Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2026-2027

A 10K and 5K through Russell Forest near Lake Martin on February 28, 2026, on a certified sand, clay and gravel course. The race benefits the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation and finishes near The Stables with a Grits Bar and liv..

The Mount Cheaha 50K was the race that started the Pinhoti Trail Series. This trail run takes participants to the highest point in Alabama, traversing creek crossings and mountain scenery.

Event Overview The ASF 5K, officially called the ASF 5.56K Run, takes place in Hoover, Alabama. The event supports the Alabama SWAT Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by current SWAT officers. Course Details The route is a 5.56 km..

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.

Thunder Kiss presents 100-mile, 100K, and 20-mile trail races on Alabama's scenic single track. The course at Double Oak Park features ridge running and a waterfall. All distances have a generous 36-hour cutoff.

The Southern States 200 & 100 is a multi-day ultramarathon traversing Georgia and Alabama. Runners must navigate with a GPX device and carry mandatory safety gear. The event has a structured policy for refunds, transfers, and potential date..

A 5K trail run at Lagoon Park in Montgomery on March 21, 2026, benefiting maintenance and upgrades to the park trails. The event includes post race refreshments, awards for multiple age groups, and discounted registration for first responde..

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.

This spring 5K in Carrollton takes place on the paved paths of Hobbs Farm Park Greenway. Proceeds support the Grimes Foundation, and awards are given across multiple age groups.

Trail ultramarathon at Russell Lands on Lake Martin in Alexander City, AL with 50 mile and 50K options. The course uses a 25.09 mile loop with runnable trails, multiple aid stations, and a notable climb at Heaven Hill.

Multiple trail and paved race distances in Jacksonville AL on the Chief Ladiga Trail. The 100 mile is an out and back to Nathan Dean Park with aid stations roughly every eight miles.

Run the scenic "Boot Top Loop" in Georgia's F. D. Roosevelt State Park. Choose your challenge from 7K, 14K, or 21K on rocky, rolling singletrack. This intimate trail run is capped at just 75 participants.

Run the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on April 11, 2026 at Black Creek Park in Fultondale. The course follows the historic Five Mile Creek Greenway, a scenic Rails to Trails route with shaded paths. Registration is open for all three distances.

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.

A 5K Run/Walk at Noccalula Falls on April 11, 2026 supporting Etowah County School Foundation student scholarships. The gravel course uses Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails and has an entry fee of $30 with registration closing April 9.

Trail race in Trussville, AL with 5K, 5-mile and 10-mile options on mostly single-track trails. The course features switchbacks, two aid stations, a 125-competitor cap, and a recommendation for trail shoes.

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 challenging 5K trail run or hike in Oak Mountain State Park. The technical course features creek crossings, rock scrambles, and a pass by Peavine Falls. It finishes with a fast section on West Ridge.

Point to point trail runs of 50K and 25K through F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, GA, following the Pine Mountain Trail from Radio Tower trailhead to Liberty Bell Pool. Aid stations, a return bus option, finisher medals, and post..

A riverside trail event in Valley Alabama offering 12 hour and 6 hour timed formats, a 5K, and an Ice Cream Mile. Recorded results, finisher awards, and a $100 bonus for a new 12 hour course record.