Trail Running calendar near Alabaster 2026-2027

Join the Ultra Donut Dash 5k at Oak Mountain State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for a scenic 3 mile loop with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing and three mandatory donut stops. Celebrate after with coffee, mimosas and a finisher shirt and mug.

White Plains Chocolate 5K Saturday Feb 7 2026 in Anniston invites runners to a scenic trail through community hills, starting and finishing at White Plains HS. Proceeds support the track teams and the race includes timing and awards.

Join the Sadie Hawkins Shuffle 5K and Polar Plunge on February 14 at Montgomery Whitewater for a fun run and chilly plunge. Early registrants get an event shirt and all participants enjoy discounts on skating and the ropes course.

Join the Alabama Nature Center on Feb 21 for the Critter Crawl 5K trail run and a one mile Yeti Dash with costume required for medal eligibility. Enjoy music, food, vendors and family friendly fun while supporting ANC education programs.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

A 50K point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama that finishes at the summit of Cheaha Mountain. The course runs mostly on single-track through Talladega National Forest, includes six aid stations, and has a 9 hours 30 minutes tim..

Join the ASF 5K in Hoover for a 5.56k course that loops through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park and finishes at Brocks Gap Brewery. Night trail sections and heavy divisions with 35 lb vests add a fun challenge with only 300 spots.

A lakeside trail race at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL, offering a 3-mile loop or a 6-mile two-lap option with about 450 feet of gain per loop, finish-line food, and awards by age and gender.

Trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on March 7, 2026. Choose a single 3 mile lap or two laps for 6 miles; each lap gains about 450 feet and features shaded single track and a ridge climb.

Trail races at Double Oak Park on March 14, 2026 offering 100 mile, 100K and 20 mile loop formats with major elevation gain, mostly single track terrain, and staffed aid stations.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

A trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on March 28, 2026 offering a 50K with about 3,600 feet of climbing, a 25K, and a 6 mile option across single track trails, waterfalls, and ridge views.

Lake Martin 50/50 offers 50 Mile and 50K races on a 25.09-mile lakefront loop with rolling, runnable trails, significant elevation gain, and staffed aid stations.

A multi distance trail event on the Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet trails in Jacksonville, Alabama, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and half marathon options. Aid stations are no more than 8 miles apart and the 100 has a 32 hour cutoff.

Run through shaded, wooded trail sections of Five Mile Creek Greenway at the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Fultondale, Alabama on April 11, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy a scenic, supportive race day.

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.

The Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K will take place in Gadsden on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Take on the RDM Trail Race in Trussville, AL, offering 5 km, 5 mile and 10 mile on a technical single track loop with switchbacks and changing elevation. Field capped at 125; trail shoes recommended.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Heflin AL featuring 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Courses run mainly on single-track through Talladega National Forest with aid stations and primitive camping.

A trail fundraiser at Oak Mountain State Park featuring a 10K, a 12 hour challenge, and a free 0.5 mile kids run. Proceeds beyond basic expenses benefit a nonprofit supporting families affected by childhood cancer.