The 2026 Lake Martin 50/50 takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Alexander City, Alabama. The event is held at Russell Crossroads, located at 17 Russell Farms Road, with GPS coordinates at 32.764355, -85.945177. On this date, the expected weather in Alexander City is likely to be mild, with temperatures ranging from 50°F to 65°F and partly cloudy skies. The trail event features single-track trails, gravel roads, and carriage paths, offering a mix of technical and scenic terrain. Participants can expect a challenging yet accessible race that provides beautiful views of Lake Martin and its surrounding natural landscapes.
What distances are available for this event?
→50 Mile race
→50K race
What are the start times for the event?
→50 Mile Start: 6:30 AM
→50K Start: 6:35 AM
→Pre-Race Briefing: 6:20 AM
What is the race cutoff time?
→The race cutoff is 10:30 PM, allowing for a maximum of 16 hours to complete the course.
Where is the start and finish location?
→The start and finish is at Russell Crossroads, 17 Russell Farms Road, Alexander City, AL 35010.
What is the course structure for the 50 Mile race?
→The 50 Mile race consists of two complete 25-mile loops.
→Each loop includes a North loop (18.6 miles) and a South loop (6.4 miles).
What is the course structure for the 50K race?
→The 50K race starts with the South loop (6.4 miles), followed by the North loop (18.6 miles), and finishes with the South loop again (6.4 miles).
What are the per 25-mile loop stats?
→Total elevation gain: 3,000+ feet
→50 Mile total elevation: 6,000+ feet
What is the surface and terrain like on the course?
→The course starts on gravel road, transitions to sidewalk, and then back to gravel road.
→The first mile is on gravel road and carriage path, allowing runners to spread out.
→Next ~10 miles are on single-track trails, with a 2/3-mile section on "Big Way."
→The trail follows the shores of Lake Martin and small creeks.
→Features include rocky sections with fist-sized white marble chunks, roots on single-track sections, and mostly gentle hills with a few steep sections.
→One longer climb is ~200 ft elevation over ½ mile to Heaven Hill Aid Station (~mile 8 each loop).
How many aid stations are there per 25-mile loop?
→Heaven Hill Aid Station
→The Cabin Aid Station (start/finish)
What scenery and wildlife can participants expect?
→Beautiful lake views, creek crossings, and forested single-track trails.
→Participants may encounter deer along the course.
