Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2026-2027

The 25th annual Oak Mountain 50K offers trail runs through Alabama's largest state park. Runners traverse forested hills past a 65-foot waterfall and the park's highest point. The event features 50K, 25K, and 6-mile distances on non-repeati..

McKay Hollow Madness returns for its 19th year on the trails of Monte Sano. Choose the technical 25k or 12k course, featuring infamous sections like Death Trail. This cupless race demands self sufficiency over its challenging, muddy terrain..

Test your limits at Whitewater Ranch with a 12 hour trail race on a scenic 1 mile loop. Compete solo or in teams as you track your distance against the backdrop of the Black Warrior River.

Trail runners head to Lake Martin in Alabama for the 50 mile and 50K races on April 4, 2026. The scenic course starts and finishes at Russell Crossroads.

Run the country's longest paved trail at the Chief Ladiga 100 in Jacksonville, Alabama. Choose from four distances, including a 100-mile out-and-back course through scenic wetlands and farmlands. Enjoy crew-friendly support and a festive fi..

General Information The Blue Heron Hundreds is an ultramarathon event held at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Mooresville, Alabama. The event includes distances of 100 miles, 100K, and 50K. A donation from the race will be made to the W..

Experience the natural beauty of North Alabama with a 5K, 10K, or 25K run on forgiving dirt and gravel trails. Support the development of a regional greenway while enjoying a scenic course through local farms and forests.

Run the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on April 11, 2026 at Black Creek Park in Fultondale. The course follows the historic Five Mile Creek Greenway, a scenic Rails to Trails route with shaded paths. Registration is open for all three distances.

A 5K trail race at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve on April 11, 2026, with a separate kids fun run and T-shirt purchase option. Proceeds support trail maintenance, wildlife protection, and outdoor education.

A 5K Run/Walk at Noccalula Falls on April 11, 2026 supporting Etowah County School Foundation student scholarships. The gravel course uses Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails and has an entry fee of $30 with registration closing April 9.

A muddy obstacle race in Brewton, Alabama, featuring more than 3 miles through three parks, a youth course, free parking, showers and primitive camping; finishers receive a shirt, swag bag and medal.

Experience an obstacle course race featuring 20 plus obstacles and a Marine regulation course in Tuscaloosa. Events include various distances for individual competitive runners, teams, and children.

Run the scenic, technical trails of Cahaba Mountain at the RDM Trail Race. Choose a 5-mile or 5K loop through the Appalachian foothills. All finishers get a medal, and the event welcomes runners, ruckers, and hikers alike.

This annual trail event on Alabama's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers 50K, 25K, and 10K distances. Runners will experience flowing single-track through the Talladega National Forest. All finishers receive a medal, with awards for top performers.

A challenging 5K trail run or hike in Oak Mountain State Park. The technical course features creek crossings, rock scrambles, and a pass by Peavine Falls. It finishes with a fast section on West Ridge.

Experience a riverside trail event in Valley featuring 12 hour and 6 hour endurance challenges or a scenic 5K run. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with unique finisher awards and $100 prizes for new course records.

Run for a cause at Oak Mountain State Park. Choose a 10K, a 12-hour endurance challenge, or a free kids' half-mile run. All events support Smile-A-Mile's work with families facing childhood cancer.

The Smoke Rise Trail Run features half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on the scenic trails of Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville. All finishers get a medal, and it's a cupless event requiring your own hydration. The race is capped at 250..

Crawl, climb, and run through 400 acres of trails at the Graham Creek Nature Preserve. This 4-mile obstacle race features over 20 challenges and ends with a 25-yard water obstacle. Participants receive a meal and refreshments, with awards f..

Run to the "MAX" for Mental Health is a 5k trail run and 1-mile walk in Gadsden, Alabama. The event supports mental health awareness and raises funds for free counseling in the community. It features a scenic but technical course through th..