Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2024-2025

The Frozen Yeti is the inaugural race of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, taking place in Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile trail run, designed for both novice and experienced runners. The series aims to provide a competitive yet enjoyable..

The Run Undead Ultra Trail Party is an exciting trail running event taking place at Oak Mountain State Park on New Year's Eve. Participants can choose from various distances, including 25K, 50K, 100K, and 100 miles, all set on a flat and fast 5-mile loop. This unique event combines running with a fe..

The Recover From The Holidays 50K is an annual running event held on New Year's Eve, organized by the Huntsville Track Club. This low-frills, budget-friendly race features a 50K distance, consisting of ten 3.1-mile loops on rolling cross-country grass trails. Participants have an 8-hour cutoff to co..

The Frozen Trash Panda is a running event taking place in Huntsville, AL, as part of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. Participants can choose between a 10K and a half marathon, both set against the scenic backdrop of Monte Sano State Park. This event is designed for runners of all experience lev..

The Frozen Goat is a trail running event taking place in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. This race features three distance options: 30K, 15K, and 4 miles, catering to both novice and experienced runners. Participants can enjoy scenic views, creek crossings, and a..

The Southern Freeze 50/50 is an exciting urban running event taking place in Columbus, GA, and Phenix City, AL, along the picturesque Riverwalks. Participants can choose from various race options, including the Freeze and Fry combo, which allows runners to compete in both winter and summer races for..

The Huntsville Slam is an annual endurance challenge organized by the Huntsville Track Club, taking place in Huntsville, Alabama. Participants must complete four specific races: two 50k trail races on Monte Sano, one 50k on a cross-country course, and a road marathon. To qualify for the Slam, runner..

The Mountain Mist is a renowned 50K trail run held annually in Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, Alabama. Celebrating its 31st year, this challenging event features rugged, rocky trails with significant elevation changes, including the notorious Waterline Trail and McKay Hollow. The race is designe..

The Southern Singletrack Trail Series is a trail running event held in west central Georgia and east Alabama, featuring a series of four races designed to promote trail running in the community. Participants can choose between a Short Series and a Long Series, with races ranging from 5K to a half ma..

Eagle Ridge is a running event taking place at Guntersville State Park, featuring a 50K, half marathon, and 5K race. Set in a picturesque 6,000+ acre park known for its scenic trails and views, the event promises a challenging yet enjoyable experience for participants. Runners can expect well-stocke..

The Ultra Donut Dash is an exciting 5k trail run taking place at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, AL. This unique event challenges participants to consume three donuts throughout the race—one at the start, one at the turnaround, and one at the finish—while navigating a 3-mile loop with nearly ..

The ANC Critter Crawl 5K and Yeti Dash is an exciting trail running event hosted by the Alabama Nature Center on February 15, 2025, in Millbrook, AL. Participants can choose between a 5K trail run and a fun 1-mile Yeti Dash, where costumes are encouraged. The event aims to support the ANC's educatio..

The Tuscaloosa Marines 5K Memorial Run is an annual event held on the third Saturday in February at the Sokol Park Cross Country Course in Northport, Alabama. Sponsored by the Mike Spann Detachment of the Marine Corps League, this cross-country run honors the service and sacrifice of Marines. Partic..

The Mount Cheaha 50K is a challenging ultra-marathon taking place on February 22, 2025, in Delta, Alabama. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this point-to-point trail run culminates at the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama at 2,407 feet. Runners will traverse scenic single-trac..

The Russell Forest Run is an exciting running event taking place in Alexander City, Alabama, featuring both a 10K and a 5K race. The course is designed for runners, cyclists, and electric vehicles, offering a scenic route through the beautiful Russell Forest. Participants will enjoy a festive atmosp..

McClellan Madness is an exciting trail running event taking place at the McClellan bike trailhead in Anniston, Alabama. Participants can choose between 4-hour and 8-hour races, navigating a 4-mile loop trail with a moderate elevation gain. The event features a self-serve aid station stocked with sna..

Delano Park hosts a unique running event featuring a 50-mile solo race, a 12-hour solo challenge, and a 12-hour relay option. Set in Decatur, Alabama, the race takes place on a USATF-certified 1-mile unpaved loop, offering a flat course with minimal elevation change. Participants can set up base cam..

The RDM Trail Race, taking place in Trussville, AL, offers participants a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Appalachian foothills. The event features three distances: 10 miles, 5 miles, and 5K, all on a technical single-track trail. Runners, ruckers, and hikers are welcome, with a course that..

The Southern States 200 is a unique endurance event featuring the only known mountain trail, point-to-point, 200-mile race east of the Rockies. Set along the scenic Pinhoti Trail, it spans from near Dalton, Georgia, to the summit of Mt. Cheaha, Alabama's highest point, with a total elevation gain of..

The Singing River 10K is part of the annual Singing River 5K & 10K event, taking place on March 29, 2025, in Mooresville, Alabama. This race supports the development of the Singing River Trail, a 200+ mile greenway system aimed at enhancing health, wellness, and economic opportunities in North Alaba..