Alabaster
Trail Running Calendar near Alabaster 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Alabaster for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Nighttime trail running festival at Cahaba River Park with 3 hour and 6 hour timed races on a 3.1 mile loop and an Oktoberfest Biergarten; 21+.
A 50K elimination race at Oak Mountain State Park where runners repeat a one-mile loop carrying a 20 lb kettlebell, with decreasing lap time limits and kettlebell awards.
Trail 5K and 10K at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham with on-course water stops and proceeds supporting a Feed My Starving Children packing event.
A multi-hour ultrarun at Veteran’s Park, Alabaster on a USATF-certified 1.00203-mile loop with timed races from 6 to 72 hours, 24-hour aid and real food.
November 2026
A 24 hour challenge at Oak Mountain State Park where participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, with required illumination, camping options, five hot meals, an event shirt, and a finisher coffin.
Trail ultramarathon at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham offering a 13.5 mile loop or a two-loop 27 mile course over varied single-track and rail-bed terrain.
December 2026
Trail races at Oak Mountain State Park offering 101.79 mile, 51.19 mile, 50K and 25K courses with notable elevation and frequent aid stations.
January 2027
Nighttime 12 mile event at Shoal Creek Park in Montevallo with two 6 mile loops, aid station, custom t-shirt and finisher medal; a headlamp is recommended.
February 2027
Lap based Last Man Standing at Oak Mountain State Park on Feb 27, 2027 where runners complete repeated 2 mile loops under 40 minutes and earn poker chips for cash.
March 2027
Trail races in Trussville on March 20, 2027 with 50K, 25K, 15K and 5K on a repeated 5K loop; proceeds support the Trussville Historical Society.
April 2027
A half marathon, 10K and 5K on the shaded Five Mile Creek Greenway near Birmingham with chip timing, aid stations, shuttle access and post race amenities.
A 12 hour or 24 hour solo or team endurance event at Oak Mountain State Park where athletes log as many triathlon, duathlon, aquabike or single discipline laps as possible within the time limit.
May 2027
A charity trail event at Oak Mountain State Park featuring a 12-hour challenge, a 10K race, and a free kids 1/2 mile race, with proceeds to Smile-A-Mile.