Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2025-2026

Join the inaugural Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k on December 13, 2025, for a festive run along the scenic Elkmont Rails to Trails. Enjoy a community vibe, bring a toy for the drive, and support Make A Wish.

The Frozen Yeti kicks off the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville with scenic 5 and 10 mile courses featuring bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. The field is capped at 400 and all finishers rec..

Run the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park with three winter races from 5 mile to 30K. Enjoy aid stations, pizza at the finish, a soft tri blend race shirt, and series awards for bundle registrants.

Ring in the new year with the Recover From the Holidays 50K in Huntsville on Dec 31, 2025. Ten rolling 3 mile loops on grass with two climbs each loop make a scenic but challenging trail run, and finishers within the nine hour cut off earn..

Ring in the New Year at Oak Mountain State Park with the Run Undead Ultra Trail Party, where looped trail ultras from 25K to 100 miles meet a midnight ball drop and lively party. Expect nonstop music, dance offs, karaoke and aid at the star..

Tackle Monte Sano trails in Frozen Trash Panda with 10K or half marathon options, bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Capped at 400 runners; all finishers get a tri blend shirt and award.

Kick off 2026 with a scenic 6K trail run through Trussville Trails along the Cahaba River at the Trussville Sports Complex. Open to runners and ruckers, the fun event supports Designs for Hope and offers race shirts for early registrants.

Run Monte Sano's scenic trails at the Frozen Goat, a Winter Wild Thangs race with 30K, 15K and 4 Mile options featuring bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Field capped at 400; carry a reusable cup or bottle.

The Huntsville Slam is a winter multi race challenge asking runners to finish four Huntsville races from November through January to earn a custom embroidered Lululemon finisher garment. Registration closes December 5, 2025.

Mountain Mist is a 50K trail ultramarathon at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville AL, featuring rocky single track, creek crossings and about 4,300 feet of climbing. It promises a tough scenic challenge with strict cutoffs and a handmade..

Southern Freeze on Jan 24 in Columbus GA is an urban riverwalk run with Chattahoochee views and iconic local landmarks. Choose 25k, 50k or 50 mile and start and finish at Scofflaw Brewing with swag and hearty aid station fare.

Run four scenic trail races around Columbus, GA and west central Georgia with Short and Long series from 5K to a half marathon. Register by Jan 31, 2026 to lock in your series spot, swag and eligibility for overall awards.

Eagle Ridge at Guntersville State Park offers scenic single track trail running on bluff and lake views with 50K, half marathon and 5K options. Field limited to 350 and this cupless race asks runners to bring a bottle or reusable cup.

Join the Critter Crawl 5K and costume Yeti Dash at Lanark in Millbrook on Feb 21, 2026 to support Alabama Nature Center education programs. Costumes are required for Yeti Dash medals and day of walk up registration is available.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

Tackle the Mount Cheaha 50K, a point to point trail ultramarathon finishing atop Cheaha Mountain with sweeping overlooks. Run mostly single track through waterfalls, creeks and hardwood forests on the scenic Pinhoti and Skyway trails.

Join the ASF 5K at Brocks Gap Brewing for a scenic loop through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park, including a dusk trail section that requires a headlamp. Limited to 300 runners, featuring heavy divisions with a 35 lb vest or ruck option.

Celebrate the 20th Delano Park Ultrarun in Decatur AL, on a USATF certified 1 mile unpaved loop with aid every lap and options for 50 mile, 12 hour solo, or 12 hour relay. Register by March 6 to secure your spot.

Run scenic single track around Tranquility Lake at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL with 3 mile or 6 mile options of one or two laps through rolling terrain. Register by April 1 to receive a race shirt.

Tackle rugged singletrack and ridge runs at Thunder Kiss, a trail festival at Double Oak Park near Birmingham on March 14, 2026. Choose from 100 mile, 100K or 20 mile loops featuring rocks, roots and a scenic waterfall.