Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2025-2026

Located in Pinson, Alabama at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (3906 Turkey Creek Rd), the Darter Dash is a 5k and 10k trail run presented by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society (BUTS). Runners traverse wooded trails with moderate elevation and a stretch of pavement, along Turkey Creek, in a preserve kno..

The Conquer the Cave 5K is a unique running event held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. The scenic course begins in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and fields, leading runners into a spectacular 0.6-mile out-and-back section inside one of the Southeast's most impre..

The Tomahawk Trail Endurance Challenge is a two-hour cross-country running event held at Oneonta High School in Oneonta, Alabama. Participants run as many loops as possible on a trail course featuring grass and hills, with regular running shoes recommended. The event supports the Oneonta High School..

The Go for the Gold Run Fest, held in McMullen Cove, Alabama, is a two-day running event featuring distances from a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run to challenging 25K and 50K trail races. The trail runs offer rugged single-track courses with significant elevation gains—over 2,500 feet for the 25K and 5,000 feet..

Altra x Running Wild Ultra Trail Camp is a weekend running camp October 3–5, 2025 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham (near Birmingham), Alabama. The event offers three lodging options: cabin included, camp-site included (tent), or guests can provide their own lodging. It combines guided trail runs..

Lake Yahou is a trail race near Anniston, Alabama, held at Lake Yahou (370 Lake Yahou Rd, Anniston, AL 36205) with three distances: 50K, 10 Miler, and 5.5 Miler. The 50K runs three loops totaling roughly 3,000 feet of elevation gain, with a 10-hour cutoff; the 10 Miler climbs about 1,000 feet; the 5..

The Mayhaw Music Festival 5K is a scenic cross country race held at Honeybee Farms in Cottonwood, Alabama, about 20 minutes south of Dothan. The 5K course features diverse terrain including open fields, woods, farmland, and a lake crossing, offering runners a unique natural setting. The event takes..

The Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra takes place at Wade Mountain Preserve in Huntsville, Alabama (10130 Spragins Hollow Rd NW). It uses Lazarus Lake’s format: a 4.167-mile loop must be completed within one hour to continue, with a new loop starting each hour. Daylight runs use runnable trails throu..

Running Scared 5K/13K in Huntsville takes place at Ditto Landing along the Tennessee River. The event offers Scaredy Cat 5K, Heart Pounding 13K, Deadly Double, and virtual options. The course is flat and fast, running along the river on a paved trail with start/finish at Ditto Landing.The Halloween-..

The Wade Mountain Marathon, held in Huntsville, Alabama, is North Alabama's only trail marathon, featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Set amidst scenic, low-traffic trails, the race takes place in late October, showcasing vibrant fall foliage and comfortable temperatures averaging b..

Yo Amo Amarillo is an endurance trail event held on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The event uses Oak Mountain’s Yellow Trail and is organized as an 8-hour format where participants complete repeated out-and-back laps within an eight-hour starting window. The event description notes that the effort may..

The Endless Mile is a multi-day ultramarathon at Veteran’s Park in Alabaster, Alabama (7305 Highway 119). It offers 72-, 48-, 24-, 12-, and 6-hour options, plus a Marathon and a 50K, run on a USATF-certified loop of 1.00203 miles. The flat, asphalt, lighted course winds through woods and around lake..

Halloween Havoc Half Marathon is a Halloween-themed night trail race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Distance options are 13 miles or 6 miles, run as loop courses through hills, single-track, and jeep roads. The 13-mile course has one full aid station at halfway; the 6-mile has a..

The Oak Park Challenge is a 7-mile trail running event held in Huntsville, Alabama, featuring a challenging course that ascends and descends Monte Sano Mountain. Starting from the Oak Park Trailhead, the race follows a lollipop route with approximately 1,000 feet of elevation gain, primarily on sing..

The Pinhoti 100 is an annual premier 100-mile ultramarathon held in Sylacauga, Alabama, traversing the scenic Pinhoti Trail through the Talladega National Forest. This point-to-point race starts at Pine Glen Campground near Heflin and finishes at the Sylaward Trail Head at Lake Howard. The course fe..

Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique endurance challenge held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The 50K competition consists of 31 one-mile laps around a loop, with each lap carried out while holding a 20-pound kettlebell. Runners must complete every lap within a decreasing time limit or be..

Lobsterfest 5K is a community running/walking event held in Huntsville, Alabama (35803) on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The 5K takes participants along the Aldridge Creek Greenway, starting from St. Thomas Episcopal Church, with a welcoming atmosphere suitable for all ages and fitness levels.Entrants..

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest unfolds at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, and centers on two XTERRA World Championship Qualifier trail races: the 35K “The Mullet” and the 15K “The Half Mullet,” along with a Family Hike 5K. The rugged course blends fast, flowing singletrack with backcountr..

The Standing Boy Trail Festival, held in Columbus, Georgia, offers a variety of trail running distances including a 50K, 10 miler, 5 miler, and a unique Canicross 5 miler. The event takes place on the beautifully designed Standing Boy Trails, featuring smooth, flowing single-track paths along the Ch..

The BUTS Bearly Ultra is a trail running event held at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring two distances: a 27-mile ultra and a 13.5-mile race. The course offers a diverse trail experience, including runnable old rail beds, technical single tracks, and scenic overlooks like Grace's G..