Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2026 Talladega 600 Marksmanship Event
May 7, 2026
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Talladega 600, set for Nov. 7-15, 2026, at Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama!
Known as “A Southern Classic,” the Talladega 600 is open to guests through a variety of disciplines and experience levels – even those who have never competed before! The mix of recreation-oriented CMP Games events alongside more challenging service rifle matches, along with the addition of a Shotgun Two-person Loop Match, means there’s a little something for everyone in the lineup.
NOTE: Register before Oct. 17 to receive a FREE Talladega 600 t-shirt! (Available for $20 purchase at the event.)
CMP rifle events set for the Talladega 600 include:
- Garand/Springfield/Vintage/Modern Military Rifle (GSMM)
- Carbine Rifle
- .22 Rimfire Sporter*
- Vintage Sniper Rifle
- Benchrest VMR and Rimfire Sporter Matches
- Congressional 30
- Dixie Double
- EIC Service Rifle Match
- Mid-Range 2×600
Likewise, the pistol lineup consists of:
- As-Issued 1911
- Military & Police
- 22/Centerfire/.45 Pistol Aggregates
- .22 and Service Pistol EIC events
- Service Revolver EIC Match
*NEW FOR 2026: We’ve added an extra Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match! Competitors may compete in both matches if registered for separate classes for each match.
Outside of competition, Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship 101 courses combine classroom and live-fire practice (with all equipment provided by the CMP), while other educational opportunities like the GSMM Master Instructor and Range Officer Level II courses offer even more valuable range training.
Learn more about the Talladega 600 and find registration info through the CMP Talladega website at https://tmp.thecmp.org/talladega-600/!
About the CMP and Talladega Marksmanship Park:
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national organization dedicated to training and educating U.S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and air guns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions.
Talladega Marksmanship Park, located in Talladega, Ala., has been CMP’s premier “Home of Marksmanship” for the last decade. With 500 acres of public outdoor space facilitating rifle, pistol, archery, shotgun and even an unknown distance range, the park is suited for those experienced within the sport as well as those just beginning. Talladega is open daily, all year long, and hosts local, regional and national competitions along with safety and fundamental courses for individuals eager to learn more about firearms.
The CMP’s dedication to staying at the forefront of marksmanship advancements provides guests to Talladega’s 600-yard outdoor range the ability to enjoy a full line of outdoor eTargets, powered by Kongsberg Target Systems (KTS) technology. Bridging accuracy and convenience, the range includes personal tablets at each firing point that allows users to change yard lines with the push of a button while instantly displaying shot placement in real-time – all without ever having to leave the comfort of the covered firing line.
Inside the 13,000-square-foot Club House, visitors may browse Talladega’s Pro Shop featuring equipment essentials, memorabilia, on-site commercial firearm sales and vintage rifle sales.