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Coldwater Trail Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 1, 202650km
Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 16 days
Nov 1, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Anniston · 50km
Entry fee
$115Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Thu, October 29, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
Coldwater Trail Race race photo
Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Coldwater Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held at Coldwater Mountain in the foothills of the southern Appalachians.

A multi-day event combining mountain biking and trail running.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Coldwater Trail Race runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2025 Coldwater Trail 100K mtb finish

Brian Toone

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Coldwater Trail Race — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Coldwater Trail Race course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra50km07:00
25k25km07:30
Other25km07:30
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

26 W. 10th St., Anniston, AL

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The 50K and 25K events are held together.

Start line is held in Anniston, AL, with a local start time of 7:00 a.m.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (52°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Coldwater Trail Race race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Anniston’s Coldwater Trail Race; packet collection information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; start/finish at 26 W.
  • Getting to the finishSame downtown Anniston start · finish venue (26 W. 10th St.)
  • Transit cardColdwater Trail Race takes place near Anniston, AL, a car-dependent area with no dedicated transit smart card.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; start/finish at 26 W. 10th St., Anniston, AL (downtown Anniston), from which the course launches into the Coldwater Mountain trail system

50K starts 7:00 AM, 25K starts 7:30 AM, Sunday Nov 1, 2026 (Saturday Oct 31 is the separate mountain-bike day of the same weekend event). Car access only, no public transit relevant to the start area.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same downtown Anniston start/finish venue (26 W. 10th St.)

Loop course returns to the downtown Anniston start/finish.

Map

Transit card

Coldwater Trail Race takes place near Anniston, AL, a car-dependent area with no dedicated transit smart card. Rental car or rideshare is the practical way to reach the trailhead; cash/card covers any parking.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Coldwater Mountain is located at the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains, where the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains begin,

and features a 60-mile single-track trail network considered among the best in the Southeast.

Course mixes everything from gentle sections to rocky, technical descents,

with an elevation difference of about 1,000 feet (roughly 300m) between the highest and lowest points, creating a constant series of climbs and descents.

The trail consists of well-drained rock and sandy soil.

The starting point, Coldwater Trailhead, is located at 1661 Coldwater Road, Anniston, Alabama.

Times are local to Anniston. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Atlanta: Black History & Civil Rights City Bus Tour

Black History & Civil Rights Bus Tour · $72

View on GetYourGuide

Hotels near the Coldwater Trail Race start line in Anniston

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Atlanta: Black History & Civil Rights City Bus Tour

Black History & Civil Rights Bus Tour · $72

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Anniston after the race

Seeing Anniston with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour By Air Conditioned Bus

5-hour air-conditioned bus city tour · $74

View on GetYourGuide

Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour

Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour · $42

View on GetYourGuide
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Anniston.

Total cost and budget for Coldwater Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Coldwater Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Anniston runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Coldwater Trail Race

FAQ
When does Coldwater Trail Race 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 1, 2026 in Anniston, AL, United States.

How much is the Coldwater Trail Race 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $115.

What distances does Coldwater Trail Race 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Coldwater Trail Race 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Coldwater Trail Race 2026 start?

26 W. 10th St., Anniston, AL.

What is the Coldwater Trail Race 2026 course like?

The 50K and 25K events are held together.

Start line is held in Anniston, AL, with a local start time of 7:00 a.m.

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