
From the Organizer
Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the Altra x Running Wild Trail Camp, October 3–5 at beautiful Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, AL. Immerse yourself in the trails with guided runs, technique sessions, and gear demos from Altra, all while connecting with fellow runners who share a love for adventure. Whether you’re new to the trails or a seasoned ultrarunner, this camp is designed to educate, inspire, and challenge you in the best way. Expect plenty of miles, breathtaking views, expert coaching, and plenty of fun along the way.
Example Agenda:
Friday Night:
Golden Hour Run/Hike 4 Miles
Welcome Happy Hour/ Dinner
Smores Bar
Saturday:
Long Run (2-2.5 hrs)
Breakfast/Nutrition Clinic
Free time
Crew/Aid Station Relay Challenge
Lunch
Post Run Recovery Clinic/Injury Prevention
Golden Hour Hike/Run - 4 miles
Happy Hour/Dinner
Fireside Chat
Sunday AM
Long Run 2hr MAX
Breakfast
Trail Service Project (Oak Mountain State Park)
Depart
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Helena, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
901 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Altra x Running Wild Trail Camp, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
130
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Altra x Running Wild Trail Camp
Oct 16, 2026