Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2026-2027

Run the scenic, technical trails of Cahaba Mountain at the RDM Trail Race. Choose a 5-mile or 5K loop through the Appalachian foothills. All finishers get a medal, and the event welcomes runners, ruckers, and hikers alike.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Heflin Alabama include a point to point 50K, a 25K lollipop course, a 10K out and back and a Kids Fun Run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park.

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 races of 50K and 25K through F.D. Roosevelt State Park from the Warm Springs radio tower to Liberty Bell Pool, with aid stations, optional bus transport, event swag, awards, and a finish-line picnic.

A trail event in Valley, AL offering 12-hour and 6-hour timed formats, a 5K along the river, and an Ice Cream Mile. Finisher awards include unique keepsakes and a cash prize for a new 12-hour course record.

A trail running fundraiser at Oak Mountain State Park with multiple distances including a 12 Hour Challenge and a 10K, plus a free kids half mile. Proceeds beyond basic expenses support Smile A Mile.

Run to the "MAX" for Mental Health is a 5k trail run and 1-mile walk in Gadsden, Alabama. The event supports mental health awareness and raises funds for free counseling in the community. It features a scenic but technical course through th..

Trail race at Palisades Park in Oneonta offering 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K as loops of a 5K course; mixed park road and improved trail, optional tower climb awards a medal, and proceeds support OHS Cross Country and Palisades Park.

This 13th annual trail run in Trussville offers Alabama's only 8K trail race. Starting and finishing at the Senior Citizens Center, it supports the Troy Ellis Foundation.

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL, offering 6 mile and 12 mile courses on Saturday, May 23. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the race, and active military may run free.

Race to the Lake in Pelham, AL is a 10 mile lollipop trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with technical single track, steep climbs, about 2k vertical gain and one halfway aid station. Registration closes Jun 5 and a $5 cash park fee appli..

A two day event at Gadsden Battlefield featuring a 10k obstacle race, a Friday night rope climb, a kids challenge, and volunteer opportunities. Multiple registration categories include competitive and non competitive options.

A 12 hour Last Man Standing loop run at Oxbow Meadows in Columbus GA where runners complete repeated 1 mile loops, race up to 50 miles, and face progressively shorter lap windows toward a final fastest lap.

An overnight 50-mile loop race at Hoover Sports Park East where runners complete twenty 2.5-mile laps. A central aid station serves each lap, pacers are allowed, and finishers within 16 hours receive a custom belt buckle.

Celebrate the 4th of July at Oak Mountain State Park with an 8.2 mile run through Central Alabama. Join the Birmingham Track Club for this long standing holiday tradition and enjoy beautiful park scenery.

A 7.4 mile trail run in Pelham, Alabama that reaches the King's Chair overlook on Double Oak Mountain; this is the third edition and includes race swag and a post-race party, with registration opening March 27, 2026.

A July 25, 2026 trail event at Turkey Run Trail, West Point Lake, featuring a Last Man Standing 5K-loop format and a ten-loop 50K. Entries capped at 100, with prizes, finisher medal, and race t-shirt.

Trail races at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, Alabama offering 9 and 18 mile routes with climbs through Double Oak Mountain and Peavine Gorge. Entry is limited to 300 runners and organizers highlight the need for hydration and electro..

A night trail race at Frog Pond Overlook near Anniston, Alabama, on dirt and gravel forest roads. Distances range from a 10K out-and-back to a four-loop 100K; course direction alternates yearly and aid stations and handmade finisher amulets..

A trail ultramarathon in Columbus, GA offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and riverwalk. Aid stations serve Southern foods and field size is capped at 100 runners.