Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2026-2027

Night trail races in Anniston AL on Talladega Forest roads offering 100K, 50K, 25K and 10K looped courses with aid stations and limited entry.

A trail event in Columbus, Georgia offering 25K, 50K, and 50 mile options with southern-style aid stations and a 100-runner cap.

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 cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.

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.

A backyard ultra at Oak Mountain State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes an extra loop and wins.

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 on the Pinhoti Trail near Sylacauga, AL offering 50 mile, 50K and 25K routes with ridge views, aid stations, bus service and camping.

Chewacla Cha Cha in Auburn, AL on Sep 13, 2026 features 5K and 10K singletrack loops, staggered starts, aid stations, and proceeds to Valley Rescue Mission.

A three-day trail festival at Standing Boy Trails in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, 10 mile races, a Canicross 10 mile, and a 50K.

Trail half marathon and 5K on Pine Mountain's Man O' War Trail with aid stations, pacers, finishers medals, and age-group awards.

Trail 10K and 5K at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL with a capped field, pancake breakfast and optional waterfall tubing finish.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors complete 31 one-mile laps while carrying a 20 lb kettlebell; top three men and women win custom kettlebells.

Trail races at Lake Yahou in Anniston, AL, with 50K, 10.5M and 5.5M loop options on mostly non-technical single-track; cupless aid and hand-painted finisher rocks.

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 race at Oak Mountain State Park offering 13 and 6 mile loop courses with aid stations, costume awards, and post race refreshments.

A community fundraising event in Newnan featuring a 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run to support the Piedmont Newnan Fitness Center; proceeds help expand local fitness and wellness programs.

Trail races and festival activities at Oak Mountain State Park on October 31, 2026, including marathon, half marathon, 10K and a family Halloween hike.

Multi-day mountain bike and trail running event at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, AL featuring 40 mile, 17 mile, 50K and 25K race options.