Trail Running calendar near Alabaster 2026-2027

A Fourth of July tradition at Oak Mountain State Park, the 45th Peavine Falls Run features a chip-timed 8.2 mile race and race shirts, with registration details and a listed fee.

A third edition 7.4 mile trail run in Pelham, Alabama on July 4, 2026, that climbs Double Oak Mountain to the King's Chair overlook. The event listing shows an entry fee of USD 84.31 and includes event swag and a post race gathering.

A 2 mile cross country time trial at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama on July 21, 2026. Separate boys, girls, and open heats with individual entry fee $20 and team discounts for groups of five or more.

Hotter 'N Hell at Oak Mountain State Park offers 9 mile and 18 mile trail laps that climb Double Oak Mountain and descend into Peavine Gorge, with creek crossings, Peavine Falls, mandatory water and electrolyte requirements.

An overnight trail running event near Anniston, Alabama, on Talladega Forest roads and the Pinhoti Trail. Distances include 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K with aid stations, a cupless policy, and awards for finishers.

A rugged 5K trail race at Oak Mountain State Park that climbs and descends about 1,100 feet over 3.1 miles on single-track trails including Blue Trail, Outback Highway, and Eagles Nest. Awards include King and Queen, and runners under 40 mi..

A looped trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with long, steep climbs, mandatory water carry and aid stations at miles 4.83 and 7.84; options include a 10.76 mile lap or a two-lap 21.12 mile course.

Backyard ultra at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL with repeated 4.167 mile loops and about 500 ft of climb per loop. The field is capped at 100 and the Last Zombie Standing format names the final runner to complete a loop as winner.

A two hour loop challenge on the Oneonta High School cross country course where runners complete as many 1.35 mile loops as possible. Registration is free and donations at packet pickup support Oneonta High School Cross Country.

A looped endurance event in Birmingham's Railroad Park where runners repeat an approximately 0.78 mile circuit with progressively shorter cutoffs until they stop or miss a cutoff. Awards go to the last three men and women and a portion of f..

Point to point trail races in Sylacauga, AL offering a 50 Miler, 50K and 25K on the Pinhoti Trail across Horn Mountain with extensive single track, aid stations, on site camping and posted results and awards.

Trail 5K and 10K at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL on September 26, 2026, with an optional waterfall Splash Challenge, pancake breakfast with mimosas, and a capped field supporting preserve education.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham Alabama where runners complete 31 one mile laps while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell as lap time limits shorten. Finishers of the final lap compete for custom kettlebell awards.

Trail races at Lake Yahou in Anniston, AL on October 10, 2026 feature a 50K, a 10 mile loop and a 5.5 mile course on mostly non technical single track. The event is cupless with aid stations and finisher rocks for official finishers.

A USATF certified, timed multi day event on a paved 1.00203 mile loop in Veteran's Park Alabaster, Alabama. Options span 6 to 72 hours with 24 hour aid, chip timing, cupless aid station, and finisher medals plus 100 and 200 mile buckles.

A Halloween themed night trail event at Oak Mountain State Park with 13 Miler and 6 Miler loop courses, required headlamp and hydration, post race pizza and music, plus awards and costume prizes.

A trail running festival at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on October 31, 2026, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K and a family Halloween hike; the marathon and half marathon qualify for the XTERRA World Championship.

Coldwater Trail Race is a multi day mountain bike and trail running event at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, Alabama on October 30 to November 1, 2026. Races include 40 mile and 17 mile MTB events plus 50K and 25K trail runs with weekend ac..

Pinhoti 100 is a 100 mile point to point trail race in Sylacauga, Alabama on November 7, 2026, run over single track, jeep road and pavement through the Talladega National Forest. The race has aid stations, drop bag support and a 32 hour li..

A backyard ultra in Coker, Alabama on November 14, 2026 where runners do a four mile loop every hour until only the last runners remain. Male and female divisions are scored separately and unofficial PR and tag team options are available.