Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2026-2027

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.

A trail 5k at Oak Mountain State Park featuring rugged terrain and significant elevation change. The event takes place on a Saturday in August. Registration is available.

Trail races at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL offering 20-mile and 10-mile courses on a difficult mountain route; runners must carry 15 to 20 oz of fluids and aid stations provide water and Tailwind.

A point-to-point trail event in Sylacauga, AL offering 50-mile, 50K and 25K options along the Pinhoti Trail with ridge views, multiple aid stations, set time limits, and camping at Lake Howard.

A 5K and 10K trail race at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama on September 13, 2026, featuring wooded singletrack, aid stations, a race shirt, and overall awards; proceeds benefit Valley Rescue Mission.

A three-day trail festival in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, a 10 mile loop race, a Canicross 10 mile event, and a 50K run made of three laps of the 10 mile course.

Trail 5k and 10k at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, capped at 125 entrants. The event includes a pancake breakfast with mimosas, an optional Splash Challenge tubing the finish waterfall, and proceeds support preserve education.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors run a one-mile loop 31 times while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Lap time limits shorten as the race goes on; finishers of lap 31 earn medals and can win custom kettlebell aw..

Trail races at Lake Yahou near Anniston, AL with 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile options on mostly single-track dirt. The event is cupless, features aid stations and hand painted finisher rocks, and offers awards for top finishers.

A timed multi hour loop event at Veterans Park in Alabaster on a USATF certified 1.00203 mile paved and lighted course. Options range from 6 to 72 hours plus Marathon and 50K with continual aid station food and chip timing.

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running festival with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and family-friendly hike options. The longer races are qualifiers for the world championship in Malta. The event includes a festive atmosphere with..

A point to point 100 mile trail race near Sylacauga AL with extensive single track and ridge running through Talladega National Forest. The event has a 32 hour limit and serves as a Western States qualifier.

Test your physical and mental endurance by running ten 5ks spaced 2.5 hours apart over 24 hours at Oak Mountain State Park. Complete this unique challenge to earn a custom coffin award and experience a sunset to sunrise trail loop.

Trail ultramarathons at Oak Mountain State Park from 16.6 miles to 101.8 miles over mostly single-track terrain, with aid stations every 5-7 miles, on-course food, and shirt deadlines in October and November.

A 34 hour ultrarun on a two mile loop in Valley, Alabama, supporting the town carousel tradition. The event follows the Chattahoochee River and offers event shirts, finisher awards, and a custom buckle for one hundred mile finishers.

Experience an old school ultra marathon through the rocky single track trails of FDR State Park. Choose between 19 and 40 mile distances on a rolling course located just an hour from Atlanta.