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The Endless Mile

A 72-hour, 48-hour, and 24-hour festival on a certified, paved, lighted 1.00203-mile loop at Veterans Park.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateOct 22-25, 2026
LocationAlabaster, Alabama, USA
Format48-Hour, 24-Hour
TerrainRoad
RegionNorth America
Distance72 hr / 48 hr / 24 hr
State / areaAlabama (AL)
Course modelLoop
Cutoff72, 48, or 24 hours depending on entry; all headline races finish Sunday at 9:00 AM
SanctioningUSATF
Highlights72-Hour Option, Lighted One-Mile Loop

Course & Terrain

Certified paved park loop with direction changes every six hours and repeated access to aid and personal supplies.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.

Why This Race Matters

The Endless Mile is a useful reference point for runners comparing 48-hour events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
  • Prepare several rest options before race week. Stop for sleep or assessment if alertness, coordination, or safe decision-making deteriorates.
  • Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
  • The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 18, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Endless Mile page — https://www.southeasterntrailruns.com/endlessmile
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 18, 2026.