Trail Running calendar near Alabaster 2026-2027

Trail loops at Palisades Park in Oneonta, AL on May 16, 2026 offer 5K to 20K distances. Optional tower climbs require a signed waiver and those who climb can collect a finisher medal; proceeds support OHS Cross Country and the park.

Join the 13th annual Trussville Trail Run on May 16, 2026 for an energizing 8K through scenic trails at Trussville Sports Complex. Run for a cause as proceeds benefit the Troy Ellis Foundation.

A Saturday Memorial Day weekend trail event at Belcher Tract near Oak Mountain State Park offering 6 and 12 mile courses that pass three lakes, include notable elevation gain, and are chip-timed with ankle tags.

Race to the Lake is a 10 mile single track trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on June 7, 2026, with about 2k of vertical gain and one unmanned aid station near the halfway point.

Run through the night on a 2.5 mile loop at the Night Howler 50 in Hoover, Alabama. Complete 20 laps for 50 miles and chase a custom buckle and medals while enjoying a friendly lap format and supportive aid at the start/finish area.

Celebrate the 45th annual BTC Peavine Falls Run on July 4, 2026 at scenic Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Tackle an 8.2 mile trail course and enjoy a fun Independence Day run hosted by the Birmingham Track Club.

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with 9 and 18 mile options, steep climbs, a route through Peavine Gorge, and an extra aid station near Peavine Falls; field size is limited and heat is an important factor to plan for.

A night trail event in Anniston, AL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K on looped dirt and gravel forest roads. The course has staffed aid stations, a cupless policy, limited entry of 200 spots, and support for Talladega National Forest.

Trail races of 10 mile and 20 mile distance at Oak Mountain State Park with mountain aid stations and a mandatory water-carry requirement; Tailwind is provided at the aid stations and student discounts are available.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Sylacauga, AL with 50 mile and 50K point-to-point courses across Horn and Rebecca Mountains, marked aid stations, bus transport from Lake Howard, camping at the finish, and timed cutoffs for each distance..

A 50K elimination race of 31 one-mile loops at Oak Mountain State Park where each lap must be run while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Time limits shrink each lap and only those who complete lap 31 earn medals and are eligible for top priz..

A point to point 100-mile trail race on the Pinhoti Trail in Talladega National Forest, with a 32-hour time limit, multiple aid stations, and a finish at Lake Howard in Sylacauga, Alabama.

Trail races at Oak Mountain State Park using new backcountry sections and the Belcher Tract, with distances from 25K to 100 miles, regular aid stations, and specific shirt and registration deadlines.