THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONRegistration on UltraSignup closes Monday, October 19th. There will be NO registration, for any distance, after 10/19. ENDLESS MILE - THE RACE Have you ever wondered just how far you could run in 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, or maybe even 48 or 72 hours on a smooth, level surface? Well, here is your chance. The Endless Mile will be held at Veterans Park in Alabaster, Alabama.The park is 26 miles south of downtown Birmingham, and 16 miles south of I-459. The address is 7305 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007.The course is USATF Certified and Sanctioned. It is exactly 1.00203 miles - you can't get much closer to a mile than that! Runners will circle the paved and lighted path as many times as they can in the allotted time. The event will be electronically chip timed, instantly recording and displaying your exact distance covered.Run solo or with friends as an informal relay team. Either way, Endless Mile will be an experience
you'll never forget. Solo runners who reach 100 miles receive a beautiful 100-mile buckle. Reach 200 miles and earn the coveted 200-mile buckle! THE MULTI-DAY EXPERIENCE What's It Really Like?Running for 24, 48, or 72 hours isn't just about physical endurance—it's a journey through multiple sunrises, unexpected friendships, and discovering what you're truly capable of.The Rhythm of Multi-Day RunningAs day turns to night and back to day again, you'll find your own rhythm. The course transforms with each passing hour—misty mornings give way to blazing afternoons, peaceful starlit laps become sunrise celebrations. You'll experience the park in ways day visitors never imagine.The 3 AM Brotherhood (and Sisterhood)There's something magical about 3 AM on a multi-day race. The world shrinks to just the beam of your headlamp, the sound of footsteps, and the occasional greeting from fellow night owls. Conversations at this hour are different—more honest, more philosophical, sometimes more absurd.
You'll make friends you'll remember forever.The Mental GameAround hour 20, your brain starts negotiating. By hour 30, you're having full debates with yourself. By hour 40? You've transcended normal thought patterns entirely. This is where the real race happens—not against other runners, but with yourself. And when you keep going anyway? That's where the magic lives.Direction Changes - A Gift in DisguiseEvery 6 hours, we reverse direction on the course. What seems like a small detail becomes a major mental boost. Suddenly, you're seeing familiar faces head-on instead of from behind. The slight change in how your feet strike the pavement gives different muscles a break. It's like starting fresh without actually stopping. CHOOSE THE MARATHON OR 50K DISTANCE We've added Marathon and 50K distance options. Start anytime during the event - Thursday morning with the 72-hour runners, or any time day or night. We count your laps, nothing else. Just show up, get your HuTag, and let us know when you're
ready to start.Note: Marathon = 27 laps (27.055 miles). 50K = 31 laps (31.063 miles - exactly 29.9 feet too long!) THE LEGENDERY ENLDESS MILE AID STATION We provide REAL FOOD for 72 straight hours! Full breakfast (6-8 AM), lunch (11 AM-1 PM), and dinner (5-7 PM) every day of the race. Plus made-to-order food 24/7:• Hamburgers and cheeseburgers fresh off the grill• Nachos and quesadillas • Grilled potatoes with all kinds of toppings• Hot soup all night, every night• Pizza appearances in the evenings• Standard ultra fare: chips, cookies, candy, fruit• Tailwind, water, Coke, ginger ale, Sprite, coffee, tea, pickle juice• Popsicles when it's hot!Important: We provide real food, not gels. If you prefer gels, please bring your own.Cupless Race: Please bring your own cup(s) for cold drinks. We provide cups for hot beverages. THE COURSE The USATF-certified 1.00203-mile loop winds through Veterans Park on smooth asphalt paths, past wooded areas and several lakes. Total elevation gain per loop: about
12-15 feet. The park features real restrooms with running water, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The entire course is lighted (bring a headlamp for better visibility between lights). TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS Pace Yourself: Start slower than you think. Then slow down more. The walkers at hour 1 will still be moving at hour 47.Your Car is Your Castle: Set up a comfort zone at your vehicle - chair, cooler, changes of clothes, comfort foods. Many veterans bring lights to mark their spot at night.Create a Home-away-from-Home: Bring a Pup-up tent, or tents, chairs, a table, air mattress and sleeping bag, lights, food and drink. Create your own small “nest” along the winding course.Sleep Strategy: Some power through, some take 20-minute naps, some sleep 2-3 hours nightly. Find what works for you. Set multiple alarms!Weather: October in Alabama means everything from hot sun to cold rain. Layers are your friend. RACE TIMING We use HuTag ankle chips for all distances with backup bib chips. Over 10,000
successful reads last year! Check the TV monitor each lap to confirm your lap was recorded. We suggest wearing crew-length socks to prevent the HuTag from sitting directly on your skin. STUDENT DISCOUNT High school age and under: 50% discount with code Student-2026 RACE SHIRT CUTOFF - OCTOBER 6TH YOU MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 6TH to guarantee a race shirt.Please don't wait until the last minute. Register by October 1st to avoid the late registration price increase. RENT-A-TENT FOR THE DURATION OF THE RACE • 8X8 OR 8X7 Dome Tents: $25 for the length of your race (comfortable for one person)• 10x10 Pop-up Tents: $40 for the length of your race (includes table and chair)Available for 24, 48, and 72-hour runners only. Reserve through UltraSignup during registration or via the "Store" icon. ENDLESS MILE TIMING Again this year, we will be timing the race using HuTags for all distances. The HuTag is worn around your ankle with a soft neoprene strap held in place with Velcro. We suggest wearing crew
length socks to prevent the HuTag from sitting directly on your skin. We will also have timing chips on the back of the bibs. Last year we had over 10,000 reads over the 72 hours. I only know of two missed reads. That said, check the TV monitor every lap to see that your lap was recorded. EVENT SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST3:00-4:00 PM - 72-hour packet pickup at Veterans Park3:00 PM - 72-hour runners may set up personal aid stations4:00 PM - Rental tents should be set upTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND8:00-8:45 AM - 72-hour packet pickup at start/finish8:55 AM - Race briefing9:00 AM - 72-HOUR RACE STARTS4:00-5:00 PM - Optional 48-hour early packet pickupFRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD8:00-8:45 AM - 48-hour packet pickup at start/finish8:55 AM - Race briefing9:00 AM - 48-HOUR RACE STARTS (plus any 6/12/24-hour Friday starters)After 3:00 PM - Saturday 24-hour runners may set up aid stationsSATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH7:30-8:45 AM - Packet pickup for Marathon, 50K, 6, 12, and 24-hour races8:55 AM - Race briefing9:00
AM - 6, 12, AND 24-HOUR RACES START3:00 PM - 6-hour finish and awards9:00 PM - 12-hour finish and awardsSUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH9:00 AM - 24, 48, AND 72-HOUR RACES FINISHAwards presentation immediately following PARKING GUIDELINES IMPORTANT: Parks & Rec requires all vehicles park in marked spaces only. Spaces along the fence fill early and should be reserved for runners using vehicles as aid stations. Note: No camping allowed Wednesday night (we know, we wish it was too!)SATURDAY ALERT: Multiple baseball games create parking challenges. If you leave Saturday afternoon, you may not find parking near start/finish when you return!RVs/CAMPERS: Must fit in standard spaces (may use two spaces lengthwise). Awnings cannot extend into adjacent spaces. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For complete details, photos, and course video, visit our website:www.southeasterntrailruns.com/endlessmileVeterans Park Address: 7305 AL Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, one
mile at a time! Event's current local time: 1:38 PM CT