The Endless Mile
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Event overview
The Endless Mile takes place October 23-26, 2025 at Veterans Park in Alabaster, Alabama (7305 AL Highway 119). The event runs on a USATF-certified, paved and lighted loop that measures 1.00203 miles per lap. The loop passes wooded areas and several lakes and has about 12-15 feet of elevation gain per lap. The course has restrooms with running water, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
Distances offered:
- 72-hour
- 48-hour
- 24-hour
- 12-hour
- 6-hour
- 50K
- Marathon
The race counts laps and displays exact distance with electronic timing using HuTag ankle chips and backup bib chips. Direction on the course is reversed every six hours.
Services, registration and logistics
A central aid station provides full breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day plus made-to-order food 24/7, including hamburgers, nachos, grilled potatoes, hot soup, occasional pizza, standard ultra fare, and cold and hot drinks. The event is cupless for cold drinks; participants should bring their own cup for cold beverages. Marathon distance equals 27 laps (27.055 miles) and the 50K equals 31 laps (31.063 miles).
Registration on UltraSignup closes October 20, 2025; there is no race-day registration. Race shirt guarantee cutoff is October 6. High school age and under receive a 50% discount with code Student-2025. Rental tents are available for select durations for 24/48/72-hour entrants. Parking must be in marked spaces; RVs must fit standard spaces. No camping is allowed the Wednesday before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.