Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2025-2026

Run rugged trails and see Peavine Falls at XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama on Nov 8, 2025. Take on 35K or 18K qualifiers or join family 5K events, then relax with bluegrass and local crafts.

Course The event uses the rolling terrain of an old golf course with significant elevation changes and varied surface types. The race begins with a steep cart path climb. A cross-tie run-up leads to an old tee box. The route also includes t..

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..

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.

Take on Death by 5k: ten 5 km races in 24 hours at Oak Mountain State Park with night running and short recovery windows. Expect hot meals, camping options, great camaraderie, and a custom coffin for finishers.

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.

Run the classic Pine Mountain Trail Run at FDR State Park, with 19 and 40 mile options over rocky, rolling single track and stream crossings. Celebrate the 45th running of this old school ultra while supporting Georgia State Parks.

Tackle rocky singletrack on Pine Mountain with a scenic half marathon or 10K at the Holiday Hootie Hoo, the Southern Singletrack series finale. Enjoy a race hoodie, finisher award, and support local parks and the Humane Society.

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.

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, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan, GA for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile Fun Run to benefit the Southern Conservation Trust. Family friendly fun with Flint the River Otter and kids prizes.

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.

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.

The Gambler is a lap style last runner standing on a 2 mile loop at Oak Mountain State Park where each lap must be finished in 40 minutes. Earn poker chips each lap to cash out or push on for the Last Man Standing Bucket and a 100 mile buck..

Celebrate McClellan Madness fifth anniversary with timed 4 hour 25k and 8 hour 50k loops on scenic single track in Anniston. Enjoy staffed and self serve aid at the trailhead and a cupless community vibe.

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.

Thunder Kiss on March 14 at Double Oak Park near Birmingham serves rugged single track with ridge running, rocks, roots and a waterfall. Choose 100 Mile, 100K or 20 Mile loops for a challenging, scenic trail day.

Test your endurance on the Southern States 200, a point to point 200 mile trail run along the Pinhoti Trail from Dalton, Georgia to the summit of Mount Cheaha. Rugged mountain terrain, hearty aid support and a 100 hour time limit.