Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2025-2026

Run Chief Ladiga in Jacksonville, Alabama on April 11, 2026 with 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K or a half marathon on scenic paved trail and well spaced aid stations. All entrants get a shirt and finishers receive a buckle or medal.

Run the scenic Boot Top Loop at Dowdell's Knob in F D Roosevelt State Park on April 11, 2026, over rocky singletrack with waterfalls and Elephant Rock. Choose 7K, 14K or 21K in a small 75 runner field and support MercyMed of Columbus.

Run the scenic Pinhoti Trail at Rockin Choccolocco in Heflin, AL with 50K, 25K, 10K and a Kids Fun Run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Expect rugged single track, aid stations, finisher medals and a friendly festival vibe.

Run for Kids at Oak Mountain State Park in early May to benefit Smile A Mile with 100 percent of proceeds beyond expenses. Choose a 10K, a 12 hour endurance challenge, or a kids half mile and enjoy scenic lake and trail loops.

Join The Big 50 on May 3, 2026 at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Choose 50K or 25K on a scenic point to point Pine Mountain Trail with rugged single track, big climbs and sweeping views for a memorable finish.

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party in Valley Alabama offers scenic Chattahoochee riverbank trails with timed 12 hour and 6 hour events, a 5K and the Ice Cream Mile. Enjoy full aid stations, experienced volunteers and unique finisher awards.

Race to the Tower at Palisades Park in Oneonta offers 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K on mixed park road and trail, so regular running shoes work. Climb the tower for your medal and help support OHS Cross Country and Palisades Park.

Join the 13th annual Trussville Trail Run on Saturday May 16 2026 for an energetic 8K through scenic trails at Trussville Sports Complex. All proceeds benefit the Troy Ellis Foundation and the race welcomes runners of all levels.

Run Memorial Day weekend at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL in the Memorial Day Trail Race, with 6 mile and 12 mile trail options around Belcher, Demopolis, and Summit lakes. Timed event with aid stations and age group awards.

Night Howler 50 in Hoover AL on June 27, 2026 is a 50 mile sunset ultramarathon run as 20 laps of a 2.5 mile wooded loop. Night running requires headlamps, aid every lap, and finishers within the 16 hour cutoff earn a custom belt buckle.

Celebrate the 45th BTC Peavine Falls Run on July 4 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL with a scenic 8.2 mile course starting and finishing at the Dogwood Picnic Pavilion. Register by June 20 to guarantee a gender neutral race shirt.

Last at the Lake on July 25, 2026 offers a scenic Turkey Run Trail challenge at West Point Lake with a Last Man Standing 5K loop and a ten lap 50K. Limited to 100 runners, expect shaded single track, lake views, and fierce competition.

Take on rugged trails at Oak Mountain State Park with 9 or 18 mile options that climb Double Oak Mountain and drop into Peavine Gorge. Field is capped at 300 runners and extra aid stations help beat the heat for a tough, scenic challenge.

Run under the stars at In the Heat of the Night, a night trail on Talladega Forest roads near the Pinhoti Trail. Expect stocked aid stations, warm food, and handmade finisher amulets.

Take on the Southern Fried 50/50 in Columbus GA with 25K, 50K, or 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and RiverWalk, passing the Chattahoochee. Enjoy Southern style aid like fried chicken, watermelon and sweet tea.

Run scenic trails at Oak Mountain State Park with Ridge to Blazing Ridge in Pelham, offering 20 Miler and 10 Miler distances. Expect technical singletrack, stocked aid stations, and big trail vibes for all levels.

Join the 10th annual Rebecca Mountain races on the scenic Pinhoti Trail in Sylacauga AL, offering 50 mile, 50K and 25K. Singletrack and Sylaward Trails deliver a classic Southern trail challenge for ultrarunners and trail lovers.

Join the Chewacla Cha Cha on Sept 13, 2026 at Chewacla State Park in Auburn for a scenic singletrack trail run benefiting Valley Rescue Mission. Choose a 5K loop or 10K double loop and enjoy rolling terrain and friendly wave starts.

Celebrate the Standing Boy Trail Festival, a weekend of scenic single track in Columbus GA with a night time Vertical 5K, 10 mile, Canicross 10 mile and a three lap 50K. Run one race or mix and match with stocked aid and a finisher shirt an..

Tackle 100 miles of rugged single track across the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama, topping out at the state's highest point and finishing at Lake Howard. This scenic point to point ultra is a 2027 Western States qualifier with a 32 hour cutoff.