Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2026-2027

An obstacle course event in Tuscaloosa on April 17 and 18, 2026, featuring 20 plus obstacles including a Marine regulation O Course, with competitive, open, team heats and a Friday evening kids race during packet pickup and family night.

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.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Heflin Alabama include a point to point 50K, a 25K lollipop course, a 10K out and back and a Kids Fun Run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park.

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.

A trail event in Valley, AL offering 12-hour and 6-hour timed formats, a 5K along the river, and an Ice Cream Mile. Finisher awards include unique keepsakes and a cash prize for a new 12-hour course record.

A trail running fundraiser at Oak Mountain State Park with multiple distances including a 12 Hour Challenge and a 10K, plus a free kids half mile. Proceeds beyond basic expenses support Smile A Mile.

A 50k group run and FKT attempt along Alabama's coastline from Fort Morgan Peninsula to the Florida state line near Flora Bama, run mostly on soft sand with six aid stations, three restroom stops, and two mandatory bridge crossings.

Trail races at Blevins Gap Land Trust near Huntsville offering 5K, 10K and a two-loop half marathon. The event is limited to 250 runners, is cupless, and includes a t-shirt and finisher medal.

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..

Trail race at Palisades Park in Oneonta offering 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K as loops of a 5K course; mixed park road and improved trail, optional tower climb awards a medal, and proceeds support OHS Cross Country and Palisades Park.

This 13th annual trail run in Trussville offers Alabama's only 8K trail race. Starting and finishing at the Senior Citizens Center, it supports the Troy Ellis Foundation.

Overview The In It For The Long Run event takes place in mid-May in Huntsville, Alabama. It is described as the first 24-hour running event in Huntsville. The event is held at Milton Frank Stadium, located at 2801 15th Ave SW. Event Format..

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL, offering 6 mile and 12 mile courses on Saturday, May 23. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the race, and active military may run free.

Experience a cross country trail run through Chickasabogue Park in Eight Mile Alabama. This event features a 5K trail course and a shorter paved Fun Run to support local student scholarships.

Race to the Lake in Pelham, AL is a 10 mile lollipop trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with technical single track, steep climbs, about 2k vertical gain and one halfway aid station. Registration closes Jun 5 and a $5 cash park fee appli..

Experience a 5k trail race through the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on a course featuring grass gravel and dirt paths. This Huntsville event is a featured part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.

A two day event at Gadsden Battlefield featuring a 10k obstacle race, a Friday night rope climb, a kids challenge, and volunteer opportunities. Multiple registration categories include competitive and non competitive options.

A 12 hour Last Man Standing loop run at Oxbow Meadows in Columbus GA where runners complete repeated 1 mile loops, race up to 50 miles, and face progressively shorter lap windows toward a final fastest lap.

A four race trail series in Huntsville, AL from June to August 2026 with distances from 5K to half marathon, aid stations on course, and pizza at the finish. Series bundles include shirts, awards, and a 250 runner cap.