Alabama · 50k · 25k
Coldwater Trail Race
Coldwater Trail Race is a 50k and 25k event held in Anniston, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Race day
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Anniston, AL
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Anniston, Alabama
- Distances
- 50k, 25k
- Course
- Hilly, technical trail course; the 50K is reported at roughly 3,400 ft of elevation gain on Coldwater Mountain's rocky singletrack (organizer-cited figure, no published GPX/elevation chart found).
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- coldwatertrailrace.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $95 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 3400 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
About the Coldwater Trail Race
The Coldwater Trail Race is a trail running event (50K and 25K) held on the singletrack trail system of Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, Alabama, alongside a companion mountain-bike weekend. Originally launched in 2025 as a Life Time-produced Leadville qualifier, the race is now organized by the local Anniston community (NEABA, the City of Anniston, and Calhoun County partners) on technical, rocky trail terrain with scenic ridge and forest views.
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Coldwater Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Coldwater Trail Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where is the Coldwater Trail Race held?
- In Anniston, Alabama.
- What distances does the Coldwater Trail Race offer?
- 50k and 25k.
- How do I register for the Coldwater Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Coldwater Trail Race?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $95 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What is the course like at the Coldwater Trail Race?
- Loop course; Trail surface; 3400 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified.
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