Alabama
Alabama Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alabama for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 69 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alabama below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail running at McMullen Cove near Gurley AL with 5K, 25K and 50K options, mountain terrain, notable landmarks, and proceeds benefiting childhood cancer research.
Night trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on October 24, 2026 with 13 and 6 mile loops, aid stations, post-race food, awards, and a costume contest.
Community running and hiking event at Oak Mountain State Park with 10K, 5K and an accessible 1 mile trail supporting inclusion for people with disabilities.
A wooded trail 5K and 1-mile fun run in Montgomery with treats on the course, concessions, music, and a costume contest; proceeds support Eastwood Christian School.
Trail running and hiking festival in Pelham, AL with marathon, half marathon, 10K and a family Halloween hike; marathon and half qualify for the 2027 XTERRA Trail World Championship.
Multi-day mountain bike and trail running event at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, AL, featuring multiple race distances, weekend activities, and on-site services.
November 2026
Pinhoti 100 is a point to point 100 mile trail race near Sylacauga AL on November 7 2026 crossing the highest point in Alabama with a 32 hour time limit.
Trail races at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL with 5K and 15K courses, a cave out-and-back segment, cupless race rules, and on-course aid stations.
Backyard ultra at Lake Lurleen where runners repeat a four-mile loop each hour until one remains; male and female winners are crowned and finishers receive mileage awards.
Looped trail race at Ruffner Mountain with 6 mile, half marathon, and marathon options, rugged singletrack, two aid stations, and a 200 runner capacity.
A mud run in Foley, AL on November 14, 2026 offering a timed 5K with obstacles and a non-timed 2 Mile Fun Run supporting missions.
Trail race in Monte Sano State Park on Nov 21, 2026 offering 50K, 20 Mile, and 10 Mile looped courses with pavilion aid and on-course medical support.
A 24 hour challenge at Oak Mountain State Park where participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, with required illumination, camping options, five hot meals, an event shirt, and a finisher coffin.
Trail event at Red Mountain Park near Birmingham offering 13.5 miles and 27 miles over varied singletrack and rail beds, with aid stations and finish food.
A community 10K in Elkmont supporting the high school cross-country and track program, featuring a toy drive, vendors, and awards for age groups and overall finishers.
A community 5K in Foley on November 21, 2026, raising funds for The Dream Center to support local individuals and families.
December 2026
A multi-distance trail weekend at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL featuring 101.79, 51.19, 31.18 and 16.62 mile races across singletrack, gravel and backcountry.
A 34 hour ultrarun on a 2 mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, AL supporting the town's annual carousel tradition.
A post season cross country meet in Huntsville on December 5, 2026 featuring seeded 5K championship races for grades 7 to 12, an open 5K, and a 2 Mile youth race for 1st to 8th graders. Entry fee is listed as $35.
Holiday-themed event in Troy, Alabama featuring a timed 5K and a non-timed one mile Santa Stroll with awards and festive prizes.