Blood Rock 100
The 100 Mile Race - IF
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Race Shirt Cutoff - sUNDAY, November 24th
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A BLOOD ROCK RACE SHIRT YOU "MUST" REGISTER BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH.
The shirt order absolutely must go in on the 25th Please register early to insure getting one of these really cool shirts.
THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION CLOSED DECEMBER 2ND. THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATION AT THE START, FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
Lodging and Camping at Blood Rock
We have not reserved the cabins this year. Runners my choose to reserve a cabin through OMSP. There are many hotel right outside the south gate of the park. That is the gate near Interstate 20. Here is a Google Map Link to hotels.
The Blood Rock 52.2 Mile Loop GPX File
Almost every year at Blood Rock, people mess with flags and signs. Last year, two days before the race, all the signs at a major intersection were thrown out into the woods. The next day, over a mile of flags and signs were pulled and thrown in the woods. Oh, and one rather critical signs was reversed potentially sending runners miles in the wrong direction. I had several game cameras on the course, one actually on the Green Trail where all the flags were pulled. Of course, that’s the one that didn’t work. I have more cameras this year but don’t take chances. Download the Gaia App to your phone. Then load the GPX file to the Gaia App. Although GPS navigation in the woods isn’t prefect, it’s good enough to keep you on the correct trail. Download the app in advance and practice with it. Make a GPX file of one of your standard training runs. Send the file to your phone in an email. Open the GPX file in the email and send it to the Gaia App. Run with it. See how it shows your location in relation to the downloaded course. You do not need any cell reception to use the app.
Download the GPX File and load it on your Gaia App. Learn how to use the app and You will not get lost at Blood Rock.
new ofr 2024 - Mandatory gear for 100 mile runners
The Blood Rock course can be brutal in December and potentially dangerous under adverse conditions. That danger can be mitigated by proper preparation. For 2024, we are requiring all 100 mile runners to carry certain items we feel are necessary for the safety of each runner. The required gear list will ensure all100 milers will be able to handle anything they may encounter during the race. The list is divided into two sections. First is the list of things all runners will be required to have with them at all times while on the course. The second list is things runners must have with them at the race we MAY ADD to the mandatory list. Yes, we will check to see that you have all this stuff at the start. We may also check your required gear before you leave aid stations.
In Alabama, the Daytime temperatures my be in the 50s, overnight the lows can drop into the 30s. Averages for early December are 58 to 38. It can even snow. Check out the pictures for the 2017 Blood Rock 100. Saturday night the temperatures dropped into the teens.
Required Gear for 100 Milers - Required regardless of weather
SPOT Trackers - We will provide the trackers to all runners before the race starts Friday morning.
GPS Device with the latest course file downloaded to it. You must also show that know how to use the device.
Battery pack or other means to keep you GPS device charged for the duration of the race.
Light Jacket (Depending on the conditions, the light jacket may be replaced by a warm jacket.)
Warm hat or buff
Warm Gloves
Long Sleeve Top
Water Filter Bottle or system
16 Ounces of Water when leaving each aid station.
200 Extra Calories (This is a backup not to be consumed in the normal progress of the run.)
Working Cell Phone. This may double as your navigation device. You phone must be kept charged at all times.
An emergency poncho or rain jacket.
Items at my be added to the required gear list at the race - Have these with you.
Emergency Bivy Sack
Long pants or tights
Warm jacket (To replace the “Light Jacket” in the weather is cold.)
Warm base layer
not updated for 2024
The Runners manual is now available for this years race. It is a good idea to download the complete manual and read it. The Manual has much more detailed race information than does the website.
The 2023 Blood Rock Runner’s Manual
2023 Parking Pass
Please download and print the parking pass. It should be displayed on the dash of your car at all times while in Oak Mountain State Park for the Blood Rock races.
Click on the image to the right to download the PDF file.
2023 Pace Chart for the Blood Rock 100
and Mandatory Cutoffs
not updated for 2024
Blood Rock 100 Mile - Aid Station Detail
2024 Blood Rock 100 RAce Schedule
Blood Rock 100 Schedule
Thursday December 5th - Packet Pickup - 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM: Mountain High Outfitters Oak Mountain Store, 2000 Oak Mountain Park Rd, Pelham, AL 35124
Friday December 6th - Packet Pickup - 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM: Redbud Pavilion, Oak Mountain State Park, on Tranquility Rd, Adjacent to the BMX Track.
Friday December 6th - Drop Bag drop-off and pick up SPOT Trackers - 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM: Redbud Pavilion, Oak Mountain State Park.
Friday December 6th - Race Briefing - 11:45 AM: Redbud Pavilion, Oak Mountain State Park.
Friday December 6th - Race Start - 12:00 AM: Redbud Pavilion
Sunday December 8th - Blood Rock 100 Mile Ends - 8:00 AM: Redbud Pavilion