RIDGE TO BLAZING RIDGE TRAiL RACE

Runners MUST REGISTER by August 4th To Receive a Race Shirt

Register for Ridge to Blazing Ridge no later than August 4th and be assured of receiving a race shirt with your entry. We must order shirts on the 5th.

About the Ridge to Blazing Ridge Race

tHE RACE STARTS AT THE REDBUD PAVILION BY THE BMX TRACK ON TRANQUILITY ROAD. tHE RUN STARTS AT 7:00 am. ALL RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY WATER. THIS ONE IS TOUGH!

ALL RUNNERS MUST CARRY WATER AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RACE. The course is difficult with several long, steep climbs. The fastest 10 runners in 2021 needed almost 2 hours to finish the ten mile race. The times for everyone else ranged from 2 hours to 5 hours. Use that as a gauge as to how much water you will need.

If you ran Hotter 'N Hell, you got a little "taste" of the Blood Rock Course. Ridge to Blazing Ridge will provide the "First Course" of the Blood Rock races. This course was the original R2BR course we used up until about 5 years ago, with one exception. Originally, the course followed the Blue Trail. Now, runners will get to enjoy the “East Rim Trail.” You have not heard of that trail? This is one of the oldest trails in Oak Mountain State Park. Originally, it followed the east rim of Double Oak Mountain from Kings Chair to the Peavine Falls Overlook Pavilion. It was basically abandoned when the Blue Trail was created. It has amazing views of Dunnavant Valley for the 3 miles that are runnable today.

This race is harder than the previous two races and it will probably be very hot. Runners MUST carry water at all times during the race. NO EXCEPTIONS!! For best results, I suggest drinking Tailwind in the place of water. We supply Tailwind at both aid station along with plenty of water. The return trip from the Peavine Aid Station is very slow running. The East Rim Trail is relatively flat by OMSP standards but it is rugged. It’s almost impossible to keep a steady rhythm. You will spend a lot of time rock-hopping. REFILL your water bottles at the aid station. I also suggest carrying a water filter bottle. I have a Katadyn BeFree bottle I use all the time in my long training runs. The R2BR course is close to creeks on much of the course. It might just save your race.

Don't forget, the park charges $5 per person to enter Oak Mtn State Park. Credit cards are NOT accepted.

weekend schedule

Runners must enter the park Saturday morning through the South Gate! The north gate off Hwy 119 does not open until 7:00 AM

August 16th - 4:30 to 5:30 PM - Packet pickup and Late Registration will be at the Mountain High Outfitters store at Oak Mountain. The address is 2000 Oak Mountain Park Rd, Pelham, AL 35124. Here is a link the Mountain High Outfitters store at Oak Mountain.

Saturday, August 17th - 5:45 to 6:50 AM - Packet Pickup at the Redbud Pavilion by the BMX Track on Tranquility Road, Oak Mountain State Park. There will be late registration at the race Saturday Morning.

Oak Mountain State Park charges $5 per person to enter the park. Please try to have exact change. Credit cards are not accepted.

Saturday, August 17th - 7:00 AM - Both races will start at 7:00 AM at the Redbud Pavilion.
Google Maps - Getting to the R2BR Start from Interstate-65 at Hwy 119

***Saturday, August 17th - 11:00 AM - Cutoff for 20 milers to complete the first 10 mile lap of the course. (Required by the park)

R2BR Preview Run Early AUgust Hosted by Resolute Running - Redbud Pavilion

Join us for a preview run of the R2BR course that will be held in early August. The run will start at Redbud Pavilion by the BMX track. The run is hosted by Resolute Running. Everyone is welcome and it’s free. No one will be left behind and we will regroup every mile or so. There are usually two pace groups. You will need to carry enough water for the entire 10 Miles. Watch for updates on the Southeastern Trail Runs FB page.