Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2026-2027

Trail races of 5K and 10K on the singletrack trails of Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama. Part of the Southern Singletrack series and benefiting Valley Rescue Mission, with aid stations and race shirts included.

A weekend trail festival at Standing Boy Trails in Columbus, GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, a 10-mile loop, a 50K (three loops), and a Canicross 10-mile. Courses use single-track trails and proceeds support the Standing Boy Trail Sy..

Darter Dash is a trail race at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL with 5K and 10K courses on mixed trail and pavement. The event is limited to 125 runners and supports the preserve's educational programs.

An elimination style 50K at Oak Mountain State Park run as 31 one mile laps while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Time limits shrink each lap, and only those who complete the final lap earn medals and eligibility for custom kettlebell award..

Lake Yahou on October 10, 2026 in Anniston AL offers trail races over 50K, 10 miles and 5.5 miles on mostly non-technical single-track dirt. The event is cupless, features aid stations, hand painted finisher rocks and age group awards.

A USATF certified, timed multi day event on a paved 1.00203 mile loop in Veteran's Park Alabaster, Alabama. Options span 6 to 72 hours with 24 hour aid, chip timing, cupless aid station, and finisher medals plus 100 and 200 mile buckles.

A Halloween themed night trail event at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL offering loop options of 13 miles and 6 miles with aid stations, post race refreshments, costume awards, and required headlamp and hydration.

On Oct 31, 2026 XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest takes place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, featuring marathon and half marathon XTERRA World Championship qualifiers, a 10K trail race, and a family Halloween Hike.

Pinhoti 100 is a 100 mile point-to-point trail race near Sylacauga, Alabama, across single track, jeep road and pavement in the Talladega National Forest. The race has a 32 hour limit, multiple aid stations, and serves as a Western States q..

A community-focused trail event on November 7, 2026 in Newnan, GA offering 50K, half marathon, and 10K on a 6-mile single-track loop with aid stations. Proceeds support AnotherWay Foundation and Pathways Center for Mental Health.

A two-loop trail race at Little Tallapoosa Park in Carrollton, Georgia, covering approximately 15K (9.3 miles). Timing cards record finish times; registration runs May 15–25, 2026 with a $30 entry fee.

Trail races at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve in Irondale, AL offering 6 Miler, Half Marathon and Full Marathon on a 6.4 mile loop with up to 5,800 ft elevation gain and a 200 runner capacity.

A 24 hour challenge at Oak Mountain State Park where participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, with required illumination, camping options, five hot meals, an event shirt, and a finisher coffin.

A trail race at Red Mountain Park on November 21, 2026, offering a 13.5-mile loop and a 27-mile two-loop option across varied terrain with aid stations, finish food, and a finisher medal.

Trail distances in Trussville, AL range from 5K to 50K on looped trails with self-serve aid stations and lap-punched dog tags; proceeds support the Trussville Historical Society.

Trail race weekend at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 25K options with extensive singletrack, mountain lakes, notable climbs and aid stations every 5 to 7 miles.

A 34 hour ultrarun in Valley, Alabama on a two mile loop along the Chattahoochee River, organized by Muddy Crudd Trail and Ultrarunning. The event supports the town carousel tradition and offers shirts, finisher awards and a 100 mile buckle..

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.

Born to Be Wild at McGuffey Nature Center on December 12, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 1-mile Fun Run to raise funds for land conservation and wildlife protection; family-friendly with awards and a mascot appearance.

A trail event at F.D.R. State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia on December 13, 2026 offering a Half Marathon and 10K. The ninth annual Holiday Hootie Hoo includes race hoodies, finisher awards, and supports local park and humane causes.