Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2025-2026

We have found 31 Trailruns within 80 miles of Alexander City. See below where and when you can find the races.

Run for mental health in Newnan GA on Nov 15 at the Mental Health Ultra Marathon, a runnable 6 mile single track loop offering 10K, half marathon, and 50K distances. Trails, aid stations, and community support benefit Pathways Center.

Explore Red Mountain Park at the BUTS Bearly Ultra on Nov 15 with 13.5 mile or double loop 27 mile options across root filled single track, old rail beds and scenic overlooks. Stocked aid stations and park support make for a rugged but welc..

December 2025

Blood Rock at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on December 5 to 7 2025 serves rugged single track and scenic lake views with course options from 25K to 100 mile. Aid stations every 5 to 7 miles and hot food overnight create a welc..

Take on a continuous 34 hours on a scenic two mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, Alabama. This festive ultrarun supports the town carousel and offers event t shirts for early registrants plus unique finisher awards.

Join the Jingle Jog 5K and Santa Stroll on December 6 for a festive trail 5K and family friendly one mile fun run. Dogs welcome, prizes for best dressed and team spirit, with proceeds benefiting the local child advocacy center.

Take on scenic, rocky single track through Pine Mountain at FDR State Park with 19 or 40 mile options for trail lovers. Organized by local runners, this long running event raises funds to support FDR State Park and Georgia State Parks.

Holiday Hootie Hoo is a trail race at F.D.R. State Park on Pine Mountain, Georgia offering a Half Marathon and 10K over scenic singletrack with rock outcrops, creeks and pine stands. Enjoy a race hoodie and help local parks and the Humane S..

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Run Undead Ultra Trail Party in Oak Mountain State Park. Choose from multiple ultra distances on a roughly five mile loop while music, a midnight ball drop, and party activities keep spirits high.

January 2026

Kick off 2026 with a scenic 6K trail run through Trussville Trails along the Cahaba River at the Trussville Sports Complex. Open to runners and ruckers, the fun event supports Designs for Hope and offers race shirts for early registrants.

Run scenic riverwalks between Columbus GA and Phenix City AL at the Southern Freeze on Jan 24, 2026 with 25k, 50k and 50 mile options. Finish at Scofflaw Brewing and warm up with hearty aid station fare plus a beanie and finisher medal.

Join Born to Be Wild on Jan 31 at McGuffey Nature Center for a 5K, 10K or 1 mile fun run through scenic trails. Family friendly event features mascot Flint and kid registrants get a plush or event shirt while supporting local conservation.

February 2026

Run a certified 5K or 10K over scenic sand, clay and gravel roads around Lake Martin, starting and finishing at Russell Crossroads. Finish with a Grits Bar and live music and help support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.

Run a scenic point to point 50K through the Pinhoti, Skyway and Silent trails in Talladega National Forest, passing creeks, lakes and overlooks. Finish atop Cheaha Mountain at Cheaha State Park for sweeping views and a hard earned medal.

March 2026

Join the ASF 5K at Brocks Gap Brewing for a scenic loop through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park, including a dusk trail section that requires a headlamp. Limited to 300 runners, featuring heavy divisions with a 35 lb vest or ruck option.

Tackle rugged singletrack and ridge runs at Thunder Kiss, a trail festival at Double Oak Park near Birmingham on March 14, 2026. Choose from 100 mile, 100K or 20 mile loops featuring rocks, roots and a scenic waterfall.

Take on the Southern States 200, a rugged point to point 203 mile trail run from Georgia to the summit of Mount Cheaha in Alabama. Expect big climbs, full aid support and a 100 hour cutoff across the scenic Pinhoti Trail.

Tackle rugged single track trails and big views at the Oak Mountain 50K and 25K in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham AL on March 28, 2026. Expect challenging climbs, aid stations, a finisher medal and unforgettable scenery.

April 2026

Run scenic single track around Lake Martin near Alexander City, AL the first weekend of April 2026. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K or 27 mile distances on 25 mile loops with full aid station support; register by March 31.

Run the scenic Chief Ladiga Trail from Jacksonville Alabama to Rockmart Georgia on April 11 2026 with races from a half marathon to 100 miles. Paved trail, frequent aid stations and a 32 hour cutoff welcome ultrarunners of all paces.

Run the scenic Pinhoti Trail through Talladega National Forest with 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids fun run finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Expect single track, creek crossings and overlooks, plus aid stations and post race awards for finishers.