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Pinhoti 100
Race Details:
- Location: Sylacauga, AL, USA
- Race Date: 11/07/2026
- Race Distances: 100 Mile, Ultra Marathon
Qualifying Race For:
Western States 100: Yes
UTMB Index: No
Pinhoti 100 Description
The Pinhoti 100 is a point-to-point 100-mile ultramarathon through Alabama’s Talladega National Forest each November, following a rugged stretch of the Pinhoti Trail from Heflin to Sylacauga. The course climbs Cheaha Mountain, the state’s highest point, over jeep road, pavement, and singletrack with serious cumulative elevation gain. It’s a demanding but achievable goal for well-trained runners chasing their first hundred-mile finish, not just seasoned ultrarunners, and a Western States Endurance Run qualifier for those with bigger ambitions.
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Pinhoti 100 Additional Details:
Finishers earn one of ultrarunning’s classic rewards here: a buckle, not a medal, for completing the full 100 miles within the cutoff. Aid stations show up every six to eight miles, less frequent than a road race but well-stocked with food and hydration to get runners through the long stretches of singletrack in between. Despite its reputation as a serious test of endurance, this isn’t reserved for ultra veterans, plenty of runners come here to attempt their very first 100-mile finish, provided they’ve put in the training. The reward at the summits, especially atop Cheaha Mountain, is a sweeping view over the Appalachian foothills that makes every climb worth it.
Course Information
Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Trails
Pace Groups: No
Time Limit: 31 hours
# of Finishers
150
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 16,180 ft
Elevation Loss: 16,586 ft
Average Temperature
- Low: 43°F
- High: 66°F
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Things to Do in Sylacauga, AL, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Museums & History
Isabel Anderson Comer Museum and Arts Center
See sculpture made from Sylacauga marble by Giuseppe Moretti and Geneva Mercer, Native American artifacts, and a replica of the Hodges meteorite — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Outdoors & Trails
Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard
Hike or bike the Sylaward Trail, a 14-mile path that begins near Lake Howard’s marina and continues into Talladega National Forest — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs.
Sports & Entertainment
Blue Bell Park
Spend an afternoon at Blue Bell Park, also known as Central Park, with a skate park, playground, and a quarter-mile walking trail — a relaxed, low-impact stop after race day.
Arts & Culture
Marble City Museum
Learn the story of Sylacauga’s marble industry and the craftsmanship that put the ‘Marble City’ on the map — a relaxed, indoor way to spend a taper day.
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