Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Blood Rock 100 Mile

Trail Running covering 25 km to 161.9 km with up to 7,610 m D+ in Pelham (Alabama, United States)

LocationPelham, Alabama, United StatesShow on map(33.2857° N, 86.8100° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2013
Elevation gainUp to +7,610 m

Blood Rock 100 Mile is an endurance sporting event in Pelham, Alabama, US focused on Trail Running. First held in 2013, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Point-to-Point.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 100.6 mi (161.9 km, +7,610 m D+), Trail 49.71 mi (80 km, +3,040 m D+), Trail 34.18 mi (55 km, +2,090 m D+), and Trail 15.53 mi (25 km, +335 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (southeasterntrailruns.com).

Official website
Blood Rock 100 Mile in Pelham (Work: "Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Near Luray, Virginia", Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Near Luray, Virginia" · Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudePoint-to-PointMulti-DayFestive

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 100.6 miTrail Running161.9 km+7,610 m1,150 m - 6,096 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 49.71 miTrail Running80 km+3,040 m1,153 m - 3,129 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 34.18 miTrail Running55 km+2,090 m1,156 m - 2,514 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 15.53 miTrail Running25 km+335 m1,159 m - 1,377 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
161.9 km
Elevation gain
+7,610 m D+
Elevation loss
-6,468 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 6,096 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8.7 % / 18.8 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
161.9 km+7,610 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS33.2857° N, 86.8100° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 6,096 m above sea level (+7,610 m D+, -6,468 m D-)

Peak: 6,096 m·at 51.6 km·Ø 8.7 %
1,150 m2,799 m4,447 m6,096 m0 km32.4 km64.8 km97.1 km129.5 km161.9 km6,096 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Blood Rock 100 Mile take place?

Blood Rock 100 Mile takes place in Pelham, Alabama, US (start area at coordinates 33.2857° N, 86.81° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Blood Rock 100 Mile?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 100.6 mi (161.9 km, +7,610 m D+), Trail 49.71 mi (80 km, +3,040 m D+), Trail 34.18 mi (55 km, +2,090 m D+), and Trail 15.53 mi (25 km, +335 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Blood Rock 100 Mile?

The main competition (Trail 100.6 mi over 161.9 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +7,610 m of elevation gain and -6,468 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 6,096 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Blood Rock 100 Mile?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (southeasterntrailruns.com).