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Lake Yahou

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 10, 202650km
Race date Ended
Oct 10, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Anniston · 50km
Entry fee
$75Varies by event and entry period
2027Date TBD
2026Date Oct 10, 2026 · Entry ~ Oct 6, 2026 · Ended
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Lake Yahou — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Most of the course is non-technical dirt singletrack.

Being natural terrain, there are rocks and tree roots, and a few sections with boulders, but it's runnable even for runners new to trails.

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.

Lake Yahou 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.

Race reports: 1
pysouthRan in 2023 · Finish time 7:40:26
“So I walked until the last mile or so and the adrenaline of finishing my first 50k got me through the finish line while running.”

At Lake Yahou 50km, leg pain and cramps on descents forced the runner to walk much of the second half. They ran the final roughly 1 mile to finish their first 50km in 7 hours 40 minutes 26 seconds.

Read the original on Reddit r/Ultramarathon

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Lake Yahou — 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 website
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Lake Yahou course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km08:0010h
10 Miler16.9km—4h
5.5 Miler8.85km—3h
START

370 Lake Yahou Rd, Anniston, AL 36205

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
10 hours

Course consists of three loops, with total elevation gain of about 3,000 feet over the full 50km course.

Aid station are set up at the start/finish and at the McClellan Trailhead, about 3.8 miles in.

Field size
100 people
Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (63°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Lake Yahou race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

This is the Lake Yahou race in Anniston; packet pickup information has not been published.
07:00~07:50 on the day of the competition

Start line(Lake Yahou

race venue, 370 Lake Yahou Road, Anniston, AL)

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit.
  • Transit cardAnniston, AL is a small city with no dedicated transit smart-card system relevant to race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit. Anniston has no fixed-route bus/rail service reaching Lake Yahou Rd, a rural park roughly 15-20 minutes northeast of downtown Anniston.

Start/finish at 370 Lake Yahou Road, Anniston, AL; venue only opened for recreational use in 2022. Car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start.

Start/finish area has a full aid station, plus music, food and beverages at the finish; cupless race — bring own hydration.

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned.

Transit card

Anniston, AL is a small city with no dedicated transit smart-card system relevant to race day. This is a car-access venue; a rental car is the practical way to reach it.

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.

The finish time limit is 10 hours.

This is a cupless race, so runners must bring their own water bottle or flask;

finishers receive a hand-painted commemorative rock.

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

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
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating 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 Lake Yahou

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

Runner stories and questions about Lake Yahou

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 Lake Yahou

FAQ
When does Lake Yahou 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 10, 2026 in Anniston, AL, United States.

How much is the Lake Yahou 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $75.

What distances does Lake Yahou 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Lake Yahou 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Lake Yahou 2026 start?

370 Lake Yahou Rd, Anniston, AL 36205.

What are the Lake Yahou 2026 cutoff times?

10 hours.

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