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Point to point from Porters Gap (Hwy 77, Talladega) to Lake Howard in Sylacauga. The first 31 miles are single-track on the Pinhoti Trail across Horn Mountain and Rebecca Mountain, then about six miles of forest service road, then the last twelve miles on the Sylaward Trails. Seven aid stations.
Point-to-point trail race on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama, from Porters Gap on Highway 77 across Horn Mountain and Rebecca Mountain to Lake Howard in Sylacauga. 50 mile and 50K start at Porters Gap; the 25K runs the Sylaward Trails at Lake Howard. Aid Station 13 of the Pinhoti 100 sits at the start, so the first miles preview that course in daylight.
The 2026 running was the 10th annual 50 Miler, the 2nd annual 50K and the 1st annual 25K. Part of the Pinhoti Trail Races series, which also runs the Pinhoti 100, Mt Cheaha 50K, Oak Mountain and Rockin Choccolocco.
| Mile | Station | Cutoff | Crew access | Bag | Pacer | Med | To next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 |
Start - Porters Gap
NoneSignal wrong?
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? | ● | ? | ? | ? | 7.00 |
| 7.00 |
Aid #1 Pinnacle
None · basic first aid · Signal wrong?
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9:44am | ● | ? | ? | ● | 6.00 |
| 13.00 |
Aid #2 Powerline
None · basic first aid · Signal wrong?
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11:40am | ○ | ? | ? | ● | 6.00 |
| 19.00 |
Aid #3 Bulls Gap
None · basic first aid · Signal wrong?
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1:35pm | ● | ? | ? | ● | 6.50 |
| 25.50 |
Aid #4 Rebecca Tower
None · basic first aid · Signal wrong?
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3:40pm | ● | ● | ? | ● | 5.50 |
| 31.00 |
Aid #5 Trammell Trailhead
None · basic first aid · Signal wrong?
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5:25pm | ○ | ? | ? | ● | 7.00 |
| 38.00 |
Aid #6 Bill's Creek Loop
None · basic first aid · Signal wrong?
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7:40pm | ○ | ? | ? | ● | 7.50 |
| 45.50 |
Aid #7 Bill's Creek Loop
None · basic first aid · Signal wrong?
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9:39pm | ○ | ? | ? | ● | 4.50 |
| 50.00 |
Finish - Lake Howard
NoneSignal wrong?
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11:30pm | ● | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Porters Gap Trailhead is on Hwy 77, Talladega, AL. Parking is very limited at the start; the sheriff patrols Hwy 77. Runners being dropped off may have to park on the side of the highway near the trailhead and must remove the car as soon as the race starts at 7:30 a.m.
docs.google.comFrom Race Start at Porters Gap: depart the trailhead, turn left (east) on Hwy 77 and go approx. 1.5 miles, then turn right (uphill) on FS600-7/307. Go approx. 2.5 miles to the trail crossing (blue flags left and right). Do not block flags or the crossing. Park on the side of the FS road without blocking traffic. The aid station is about 50 yards down the path to the right.
docs.google.comFrom Aid #1 (Pinnacle): turn around and drive out the way you came in, approx. 2.5 miles, turn right on Hwy 77 (east), approx. 1 mile, turn right on Cty Rd 7. Go 2.45 miles, turn right to stay on Cty Rd 7. Go 5.7 miles, turn right on Hwy 148. Go 1 mile to the top of the mountain, second dirt road on the right. Small parking area on the left. Do not drive to or through the aid station. If you park alongside Hwy 148, all four tires must be completely off the road.
Parking. Small parking area on the left on Hwy 148, near the top of the mountain, second dirt road on the right. Do not drive to or through the aid station.
docs.google.comFrom Aid #3 (Bulls Gap): turn left out of the parking area on Hwy 148 going downhill 1 mile, turn right on Cty Rd 7, go .8 of a mile, turn right on Bull Gap Rd. Go 2.1 miles and continue straight for 3.5 miles, then turn right on Sage Gap Rd (paved, uphill). Total distance after turning on this road to the aid station is 1.3 miles; drive only 1.1 miles to the blue flags where runners come out of the woods on the right. Do not drive past this point. Pull completely off the roadway. Crew your runner here or walk uphill to the aid station.
Parking. Park at the bottom of the hill and walk up to the aid station; do not drive up. Pull completely off the roadway.
docs.google.comFrom Aid #4 (Rebecca Tower) to the Hwy 148 crossing crew location (33.168912, -86.195019): runners cross here after visiting the Trammell aid station. Do not drive to Trammell. Go back the way you came in for 1.1 miles, turn right on Bull Gap Rd. Go 3.4 miles, turn right on Goodwater Hwy 511. Go 7 miles back into Sylacauga and stay straight 1.1 miles, turn right on Hwy 148 East. Go 3.2 miles and turn left/right onto Wiregrass FS 231. Park alongside the dirt road without blocking traffic. Do not continue driving on FS 231.
Parking. Park alongside the dirt road (Wiregrass FS 231) without blocking traffic. Do not continue driving on FS 231.
docs.google.comFrom Trammell to the Sylaward Trail Head / Lake Howard finish area (33.199420, -86.193387): take Hwy 148 West for 3 miles to the first traffic light, turn right on N Main Ave. Pass Legion Stadium on the left, turn right on East 8th St (Old Talladega Hwy). Go approx. .5 of a mile, turn right on Old Field Rd. Go a little over 2 miles, turn right on Lake Howard Rd (big sign for Sylaward Trail Head). Follow it a couple of miles to the finish area.
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