Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2026-2027

We have found 45 Trailruns within 80 miles of Alexander City. See below where and when you can find the races.

Join Born to Be Wild on January 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile fun run supporting local land and wildlife conservation. Family friendly with kids activities and the SCT mascot Flint the River Otter.

Tackle the Southern Singletrack Trail Series, four scenic trail races around Columbus, Georgia and east Alabama from Feb to Dec. Pick Short or Long series, run all four to compete for overall prizes and earn exclusive series swag.

February 2026

Join the Ultra Donut Dash 5k at Oak Mountain State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for a scenic 3 mile loop with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing and three mandatory donut stops. Celebrate after with coffee, mimosas and a finisher shirt and mug.

White Plains Chocolate 5K Saturday Feb 7 2026 in Anniston invites runners to a scenic trail through community hills, starting and finishing at White Plains HS. Proceeds support the track teams and the race includes timing and awards.

Scenic lakefront trail loops at West Point Lake offer 5K and 10K options with limited field size, participant caps, and race swag, while a portion of proceeds supports Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Join the Sadie Hawkins Shuffle 5K and Polar Plunge on February 14 at Montgomery Whitewater for a fun run and chilly plunge. Early registrants get an event shirt and all participants enjoy discounts on skating and the ropes course.

Join the Alabama Nature Center on Feb 21 for the Critter Crawl 5K trail run and a one mile Yeti Dash with costume required for medal eligibility. Enjoy music, food, vendors and family friendly fun while supporting ANC education programs.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

Mount Cheaha 50K finishes atop Cheaha Mountain, sending runners 50K of mostly single track on the Pinhoti through Talladega National Forest. Expect scenic overlooks, creek crossings and waterfalls for a rugged, rewarding trail day.

March 2026

Join the ASF 5K in Hoover for a 5.56k course that loops through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park and finishes at Brocks Gap Brewery. Night trail sections and heavy divisions with 35 lb vests add a fun challenge with only 300 spots.

Take on the Tranquility Trail Run in Oak Mountain State Park on scenic 3 and 6 mile single track routes. Tackle climbs and shaded woodlands, then celebrate at the finish in this lively Southeastern Trail Series stop.

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.

Trail races at Double Oak Park on March 14, 2026 offering 100 mile, 100K and 20 mile loop formats with major elevation gain, mostly single track terrain, and staffed aid stations.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

Run Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on single track trails with 50K, 25K, and 6 mile options. Courses climb to Double Oak Mountain and pass scenic Peavine Falls and Shackleford Point for a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Join the Hop Into Spring 5K Run Walk at Hobbs Farm Park Greenway Trailhead in Carrollton, GA for a scenic paved 5K that benefits the Grimes Foundation. Register by Feb 28 to guarantee a race shirt.

April 2026

Run the Lake Martin 50/50 on April 4, 2026 at Russell Lands in Alabama, a scenic 25 mile loop with rolling hills and rocky terrain. Choose the 50 mile two lap challenge or the 50K and enjoy well stocked aid stations.

Join the fifth Chief Ladiga Race Weekend in Jacksonville AL with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and half marathon courses on scenic Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet trails. Shirts for all, a buckle for 100 mile finishers, plus food and music at finish..

A looped trail race at Dowdell's Knob in Pine Mountain GA offering 7K, 14K, and 21K options that benefit MercyMed of Columbus. The route runs over rocky and rooty singletrack with waterfalls, wildlife, a 1953 memorial rock and Elephant Rock..

Run through shaded, wooded trail sections of Five Mile Creek Greenway at the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Fultondale, Alabama on April 11, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy a scenic, supportive race day.