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Pinhoti 100

A point-to-point Alabama 100-miler through Talladega National Forest and the Pinhoti Trail, ending near Sylacauga with a 32-hour cutoff.

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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
DateNov 7-8, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Pine Glen Campground to Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainTrail
RegionNorth America
Distance100 mi
State / areaAlabama (AL)
Course modelPoint-to-point
Cutoff32 hours
HighlightsPinhoti Trail, Point-to-Point

Course & Terrain

Point-to-point forest course from Pine Glen Campground near Heflin to the Sylaward Trailhead area near Sylacauga.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Talladega National Forest
  • Predominantly Pinhoti Trail singletrack with jeep-road and brief paved sections

The route is mostly forest singletrack with sustained climbing, descending, roots, rocks, jeep roads, and a small amount of pavement.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Logistics notePoint-to-point transport, packet pickup, crew, pacer, drop-bag, and cutoff details should be verified through the current race and registration pages.

Why This Race Matters

Pinhoti 100 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. 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

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
  • Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
  • The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
  • Start and finish are separated by a long course
  • November forest conditions and darkness affect footing and layers

Event FAQs

Is Pinhoti 100 point-to-point?

Yes. The race starts near Heflin and finishes near Sylacauga, Alabama.

What is the Pinhoti 100 cutoff?

The current organizer-designated entry lists a 32-hour cutoff.

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 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Pinhoti Trail Series site — https://www.pinhotitrailseries.com/
  2. Organizer-designated 2026 registration and results — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132375
  3. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.