Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2025-2026

Pinhoti 100 is a rugged 100 mile trail through Alabama's Talladega National Forest with mostly single track and a 32 hour cutoff. A Western States qualifier, it finishes at Sylaward Trail Head and awards buckles to finishers.

Join the Lobsterfest 5K in Huntsville on November 1 for a scenic run along the Aldridge Creek Greenway that welcomes walkers and runners of all ages. Support local charities and snag a race shirt by registering early.

Take on the Kettlebell Kountdown at Oak Mountain State Park on Nov 1, 2025. Carry a 20 pound kettlebell around repeating one mile loops as time limits shrink in this elimination style 50K that rewards grit and strategy.

Hit the Standing Boy Trail Festival for scenic runs on a 10 mile loop with races from a 50K to a 5 miler and debut canicross. Finishers get a medal and festival socks while proceeds benefit the Standing Boy trail system.

Run rugged trails and see Peavine Falls at XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama on Nov 8, 2025. Take on 35K or 18K qualifiers or join family 5K events, then relax with bluegrass and local crafts.

Course The event uses the rolling terrain of an old golf course with significant elevation changes and varied surface types. The race begins with a steep cart path climb. A cross-tie run-up leads to an old tee box. The route also includes t..

Run the Dizzy Fifties at scenic Monte Sano State Park with 50K, 20 mile or 10 mile looped routes featuring big climbs and a lively pavilion aid station. Join the Huntsville Track Club for a challenging and festive fall trail day.

Explore Red Mountain Park at the BUTS Bearly Ultra on Nov 15 with 13.5 mile or double loop 27 mile options across root filled single track, old rail beds and scenic overlooks. Stocked aid stations and park support make for a rugged but welc..

Run Cathedral Caverns State Park on Nov 15 with 5K and 15K trail options, culminating in a lit cave out and back where runners grab a glow stick at the turnaround. All finishers earn a tri blend shirt and a finisher medal.

Take on Death by 5k: ten 5 km races in 24 hours at Oak Mountain State Park with night running and short recovery windows. Expect hot meals, camping options, great camaraderie, and a custom coffin for finishers.

Blood Rock at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on December 5 to 7 2025 serves rugged single track and scenic lake views with course options from 25K to 100 mile. Aid stations every 5 to 7 miles and hot food overnight create a welc..

Take on a continuous 34 hours on a scenic two mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, Alabama. This festive ultrarun supports the town carousel and offers event t shirts for early registrants plus unique finisher awards.

Take on the Frozen Yeti at Monte Sano State Park on scenic 5 mile or 10 mile trail routes that showcase bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Limited to 400 runners, this winter trail kickoff includes a tri blend race shirt and finis..

Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park features three winter trail race days with distances from 5 miles to 30K amid bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Expect well stocked aid stations, pizza at the finish and a..

Celebrate year end with the Recover From the Holidays 50K in Huntsville, a challenging ultramarathon on rolling grass trails with big climbs and a strict nine hour cutoff. Finishers earn a Santa sanctioned hoodie.

Celebrate New Year at Oak Mountain with Run Undead Ultra, choosing from multiple ultramarathon distances on a flat 5 mile loop. Party with nonstop music, a midnight ball drop, karaoke, and finisher medals including a 100 mile buckle.

Run the Frozen Trash Panda at Monte Sano State Park with 10K and half marathon options, scenic bluffs, creek crossings, and waterfalls. Part of the Winter Wild Thangs series, capped at 400 runners, and cupless so bring your own bottle or cu..

Frozen Goat at Monte Sano State Park serves up bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls across 4 mile, 15K and 30K trail options. Limited to 400 runners, this winter series race delivers scenic challenge and solid on course support.

The Huntsville Slam is an endurance challenge from the Huntsville Track Club that asks runners to complete four designated races between November and January. Complete all four to earn a custom embroidered Lululemon finisher garment.

Tackle Monte Sano's Mountain Mist 50K, a rugged trail challenge in Huntsville, AL, with rocky single track, creek crossings, and big climbs finishing through McKay Hollow. Limited spots make it a must for experienced trail runners.