Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2024-2025

Adventure-seekers looking for the best trail running experiences in Alabama should mark their calendars for a variety of events in 2024 and 2025. These races will take you through some of the most picturesque landscapes. Each race is a unique experience, offering a variety of trails that will challenge and invigorate runners of all skill levels.

Near Birmingham, the trail running scene thrives. With a variety of landscapes from rolling hills to dense forests, it's a top destination for runners seeking diversity in their routes. Montgomery, steeped in history, also grants trail runners the chance to connect with nature along the serene paths of its nearby parks. Travel south to Mobile to experience trail running in a coastal setting, where the city’s geographic diversity and lush greenery add to the satisfaction of trail runners.

Further north, Huntsville's proximity to the Appalachian foothills provides a more rugged terrain for those seeking a challenge amidst the beauty of the Monte Sano State Park and its surrounding areas. Tuscaloosa, with trails located along the Black Warrior River, offers runners the delightful combination of water views and woodland landscapes. Lastly, in Hoover, the suburban settings give way to unexpected natural retreats.

The Smoke Rise Trail Run offers a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race at Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville, AL. The race is designed for both new and experienced trail runners, starting at the picturesque Green Mountain. The event is capped at 250 runners, with participants receiving a t-shirt and fi..

The Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party is a fun running event along the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Valley, AL. Participants can choose from a 12-hour, 6-hour, 5K, or Ice Cream Mile race. The event offers a supportive environment with aid stations and experienced volunteers to help runners push..

The RDM 5 Mile Trail Race will take place in Trussville on Saturday 18 May 2024. You can run 5 miles.

The Memorial Day Trail Run will take place on Saturday, May 27th at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. The race offers 6 and 12-mile options, with a challenging course including a climb to the top of Double Oak Mountain. The race starts at 8:00 AM at the Redbud Pavilion, and there is a $5 entry ..

June 2024

The Race to the Tower Trail Run in Palisades Park, Oneonta, AL offers 5K, 10K, and 15K distances. The course is a mix of park road and improved trail, suitable for regular running shoes. Participants can also opt to climb the tower for an additional challenge. The event supports OHS Cross Country an..

The Do it in the Bush 5k will take place in Mobile on Saturday 1 June 2024. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Iron Ore 15K trail run takes place at Red Mt Park in Birmingham, AL, offering a diverse course from flat Rail Trail sections to technical single track trails. The race occurs in June with hot temperatures expected, featuring a fully stocked aid station and two water stops along the route. Partic..

The Alabama A&M 5k Trail Race at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve is a fun and challenging course that includes grass, gravel, and dirt sections. The event is open to Huntsville Track Club members for free, while non-members can register for $10. Packet pickup and late registration are available the..

The Delirium trail run in Anniston, AL offers both 32K and 15K options, with a unique format where participants must run four different trails in any order they choose. The 32K course includes technical single-track trails with varying climbs and descents, marked with different colored ribbons. Runn..

The Run for Kids Challenge is a trail run event taking place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. The race includes a 10K option and a 12-hour challenge where participants run a 3.4-mile loop course. The event is a fundraiser for Smile-A-Mile, an organization supporting children with cancer. Al..

The Big Foot Trail Run is the first race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, taking place in Huntsville, AL. The event offers both 5K and 10K race distances, with a capped limit of 350 runners. The series includes a total of 4 races from June to August, designed for both new and experienced trail runne..

The FARM Barn Burner trail run offers two options: an 11-mile and a 5-mile course. Both courses start at Dunnavant Valley Fields and include scenic trails along Yellow Leaf Creek and through Dunnanvant Valley Park. The 11-mile course includes additional loops and climbs before heading back on the sa..

July 2024

The Shiner Ridge Revival 7.4 Mile Trail Run is a race held in Pelham, AL, in honor of Oak Mountain State Park's moonshining history. The trail run takes place on the 4th of July, starting at 7 pm, and leads runners to the top of King's Chair for a stunning sunset view. The event promises great swag ..

The Jackalope Trail Run is the second race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, taking place in Huntsville, AL. The event offers both 4-mile and 8-mile race distances, with beautiful mountain scenery, creek crossings, waterfalls, and more along the course. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable..

The Hotter N' Hell Trail Run offers 9 and 18-mile races starting at 7:00 AM at the Cedar Pavilion in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, AL. With a limited capacity of 300 runners, registration may close before the deadline. This challenging race is part of the Southeastern Trail Series and includes cl..

The Skunk Ape Trail Run is the third race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, taking place in Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL. The event offers both 5-mile and 10-mile race distances, with beautiful mountain scenery, creek crossings, waterfalls, and more along the course. Participants are encoura..

August 2024

The "In the Heat of the Night" trail run takes place at Frog Pond Overlook in Anniston, AL, offering distances of 100K, 50K, 25K, and 10K. The course is a loop on Talladega Forest roads surrounded by forest and the Pinhoti Trail, starting at 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Runners can expect a..

The Chupacabra Trail Race is the fourth race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, taking place in Huntsville, AL. The event offers both a 10K and Half Marathon distance, with beautiful mountain scenery, creek crossings, and waterfalls along the course. Participants will enjoy aid stations with various r..

The Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race is a challenging trail run in Pelham, AL, offering both a 20-mile and 10-mile option. The race is part of the Southeastern Trail Series and starts at the Redbud Pavilion next to the BMX Track at 7:00 AM. Participants must carry at least 15 to 20oz of water or Ta..

The Singing River 5k & 10k is the first annual trail run benefiting the Singing River Trail, a 200+ mile greenway system in North Alabama. The race takes place in Mooresville, AL, featuring packed dirt/gravel roads through 1818 Farms and along the river. Runners of all abilities are welcome to parti..