10th Annual Rebecca Mountain 50 Miler (Point to Point), & 50K (Point to Point)
You will forever love the trail running experience of the Rebecca Mountain 50 Miler and 50K. These races are sure to top-off major goals for a 50 miler & 50K trail runs! The races will have challenges, rolling hills, plenty of views, crew friendly, supreme aid-stations, & cool swag. Both the 50 Miler & 50K will consist of the beautiful single-track of the Pinhoti Trail across the scenic Horn Mtn. with those gorgeous, jaw-dropping views. These races are sure to become adventures you will be sure to return to year after year!
Time Limits:
- 50 Miler - 16 hours
- 50K - 10 hours
Start Time: 50 Miler & 50K 7:30 am CST, Saturday
Course Descriptions:
50 Miler
Rebecca Mountain 50 Miler provides superb characteristics! Rebecca Mountain is a Point to Point trail race from Hwy 77 (Porter’s Gap) to Sylaward Trail (Lake Howard) on the Pinhoti Trail (31 miles of single-track trail), forest service roads and Sylaward Trails (12 miles of single-track trails). At the Start, Porter’s Gap, is home to Aid 13 (mile 70ish) of the Pinhoti 100. Once you start, you will be able to preview some of the most beautiful southern sections of the Pinhoti 100 course starting with Pinnacle’s famous relentless climb carrying you up Horn Mountain. Once you are on the ridge going across Horn Mountain, you will witness the many overlooks where you can see for miles & miles, Wormy’s Pulpit, Heath Cliff, Powerline, & Bull’s Gap. Most runners traverse this section of the Pinhoti 100 at night so this is a great opportunity to see the glorious Horn Mountain during the day. The ridge continues across Rebecca Mountain carrying you twelve miles until you reach Trammel Trailhead at mile thirty-one. At this point, you will run forest service roads for approximately the next six miles until you reach the sweet, rolling Sylaward Trails for the last twelve miles of the race. Elevation of the course is approximately 5,171 feet of gain, and you have 16 hours to finish this amazing race.
50K
The 50K will traverse along the same course as the 50 Miler for the first 19 miles captivating the same breathtaking views of the 50 Miler. Once you arrive at Bulls Gap (mile 19), you will continue right on the FS road for 7 miles until you connect to the Sylaward Trails carrying you the last 5 miles to the Finish Line at Lake Howard.
Course Maps:
- 50 Miler: //caltopo.com/m/4LV75
- 50K: https://caltopo.com/m/LRCKM30
Packet Pickup:
- Friday - Sept. 4th - 3:00 - 7:00 pm CST, Lake Howard (1 Boat Dock Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150)
- Race Morning - 6:30 am - 7:15 am CST, Race Start - Porters Gap Trailhead (Hwy 77, Talladega)
Bus Transportation & Parking at Lake Howard:
- Bus tickets may be purchased at the time of registration or at a later time in the store for $15. Buses will depart from Lake Howard (1 Boat Dock Lane) at 6:15 am CST SHARP!
- Parking Attendants will be present to help park vehicles race morning. Please follow signs & their direction.
Parking at the Start (Porters Gap):
- Parking is very limited at the race start. For those of you who are having someone bring you to the race start you may have to park on the side of the highway near the Porters Gap Trailhead. You must remove your car as soon as the race begins at 7:30 a.m. (CST).
- Race will start across Hwy 77 from Porter’s Gap Trailhead. Runners will go south on the Pinhoti Trail.
Restrooms: Available at the race Start, & Finish Line.
Race Day Weather Conditions: Expect any type of weather. Be prepared for any race conditions. The race has never been canceled due to weather conditions.
Results & Awards: Results will be posted on Ultrasignup.com. Awards for Top 3 Overall Male/Female, 1st Overall Male/Female Master, 1st Overall Male/Female Grand Master. All Finishers will receive a medal.
Aid Stations:
- 50 Miler: Aid 1 Pinnacle - 7 miles, Aid 2 Powerline - 13 miles, Aid 3 Bulls Gap - 19 miles, Aid 4 Rebecca Tower - 25.5 miles (Drop Bag), Aid 5 Trammel - 31 miles, Aid 6 Bill’s Creek Loop - 38 miles, Aid 7 Bill’s Creek Loop - 45.5 miles, Finish Line - 50 miles
- 50K: Aid 1 Pinnacle - 7 miles, Aid 2 Powerline - 13 miles, Aid 3 Bulls Gap - 19 miles, Aid 4 Rocky Mt Church - Water only - 23 miles, Aid 5 Bill’s Creek Loop - 27.9 miles, Finish Line - 31.4 miles
Cut-off times can be found on pinhotitrailseries.com (Mileage/Cut-off Times Chart)
Pinhoti Trail Races 50K Grand Slam: Finish Mt. Cheaha 50K, Oak Mtn 50K & Rockin Choccolocco 50K and you will receive a very unique buckles! Sign up for the 50K Grand Slam by emailing [email protected]
Important Information: Online entry at Ultrasignup.com. No refunds, no race day registration, no race entry transfers, and no deferrals. Not allowed on course: strollers, animals, bicycles, or unentered runners. Keep pets at least 50 feet from aid stations, start/finish line areas.
Lodging & Camping: Hotels within 15 min of the Finish Line. Camping is available at the Finish Line (Lake Howard, 1 Boat Dock Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150). $5 donation to Lake Howard - Primitive Camping, Bathrooms are available, no showers.
