XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest – November 7 & 8, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest, where endurance meets celebration on one of the most rugged and beautiful landscapes in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or an outdoor enthusiast, this event has something for everyone.

November 7, 2025 Check in and Dinner Details

• 2pm check in
• 5pm XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest Welcome Dinner(all participants welcome dinner is included in your entry fee)

November 8, 2025 Festival and After Party

• 7am late check in OMSP
• 8am Full Distance & Half Distance Start (Discover Shelby Pavilion)
• 9am Appalachian Festival Starts
• 10am Family Hike & Scavenger Hunt Rolling Start
• 1pm Awards Ceremony
• 7pm XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest After Party (TBA)

The XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest features two exhilarating race options:

 • Full Distance – 35K (XTERRA World Championship Qualifier)

 • Half Distance - 15K (XTERRA World Championship Qualifier)

Welcome to the Alabama where we celebrate the mullet. And these courses are business in the front and party in the back! Start with fast, flowing singletrack before hitting the wild and untamed backcountry trails of the Appalachian wilderness. Whether you're pushing for a championship spot or just out to test your limits, these races will challenge and reward you in equal measure.

Family Fun

We invite families to join our Family Hike, an opportunity to experience the breathtaking scenery together. Best of all, XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest  Full Distance and Half Distance participants receive a free entry to the Family Hike and discover the history of the the apex predator, the Appalachiosaurus, and our family fun scavenger hunt! This hike is for little kids and big kids alike! The Family Hike will have a rolling start from the beginning of the Appalachian Festival - 3pm.

Finish Line Festivities

After conquering the trails, the real fun begins! Stick around for an authentic Appalachian celebration featuring:

 • Live Bluegrass Bands

 • Local Appalachian Arts & Crafts

 • Traditional Bread Making & Butter Churning

 • More Festive Surprises!

Lace up your trail shoes, bring your adventurous spirit, and prepare for an epic day of racing, music, culture, and community.

Join us on November 8, 2025, for the XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest—where the trail is tough, the finish line is festive, and the memories last a lifetime!

This will be a cupels event. A special thanks to our sponsors at SouthernBiotech for making all 2025 Finish Line Events cup-less and providing our participants reusable race cups!

*All participants must pay admission to Oak Mountain State Park upon entry. Your entry fee helps keeps our parks alive and its employees working to make Alabama State Parks a national treasure!
Adults $5
12 and younger $2