Trail Running calendar near Alexander City 2025-2026

Run Undead Ultra Trail Party, hosted by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The endurance event offers a flat, fast 5-mile loop used for multiple distance options: 25K (3 loops), 50K (6 loops), 50 miles (10 loops), 100K (12 loops), and 100 miles (20 loops)...

Mount Cheaha 50K is the 21st annual point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama, finishing at Cheaha State Park atop Cheaha Mountain, the state's highest point at 2,407 feet. The 50K course runs mainly on single-track trails through the Talladega National Forest, about 80% on Pinhoti, Skywa..

The Russell Forest Run is an annual running event held at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin, Alabama, featuring certified 10K and 5K courses. The scenic routes traverse sand, clay, and gravel roads designed for runners, bicycles, and electric cars, passing landmarks like Kob’s Knob and Heaven Hill..

The Gambler Last Man Standing is held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. It’s a lap-style ultra on a two-mile loop, mostly trails with a few road sections and a lake-view stretch, about 183 feet of elevation per lap. Each lap must be completed in under 40 minutes, with eliminations until..

McClellan Madness is an ultramarathon-style race held on the Fort McClellan bike trails near Anniston, Alabama. The course is a 4.1‑mile single-track loop, runnable with a few rocks and about 300 feet of elevation per loop. Runners choose 4-hour or 8-hour options, totaling 25K or 50K by completing l..

The ASF 5K is a partial trail run held in March that uses a looped route beginning and ending at Brocks Gap Brewery and passing around Black Creek Mountain Bike Park. The course distance is 5.56k. The race includes regular divisions (male and female, no extra weight), heavy divisions (male and fema..

Thunder Kiss 100M/100K and 20 Miler, staged by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Double Oak Park near Birmingham, Alabama (Sterrett area). The event offers three distances: a 100-mile race, a 100K, and a 20-mile loop. The 100M is five to six 15- to 20-mile loops with about 12,500 feet of gain/loss;..

The Southern States 200 is a point-to-point mountain trail race held March 18-22, 2026. The course runs from Mill Creek near Dalton, Georgia, to the summit of Mount Cheaha in Cheaha State Park, Alabama. The race distance is 203.14 miles, with 27,933 ft of elevation gain and a 100-hour time limit. T..

Oak Mountain 50K, held in Pelham, Alabama, runs through Oak Mountain State Park—the largest state park in Alabama. The event marks the 25th annual Oak Mountain 50K and offers 50K and 25K distances, the second-oldest 50K in Alabama. Runners traverse forested hills on mostly single-track trails with t..

The Lake Martin event held in Alexander City, AL, offers trail races in multiple distances. Distances available include: 100 Mile 50 Mile 27 Mile Registration opens August 15, 2025. Registration closes on March 31; there is no race-day registration. Shirt orders close on March 23 and shirts canno..

Chief Ladiga 100 Mile Trail Run takes place in Jacksonville, Alabama, along the Chief Ladiga Trail, described as the country’s longest paved trail. The event offers four distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon (13.1). Runners follow a fast, crew-friendly course: 50 miles out to Nath..

The Rockin Choccolocco event in Heflin, Alabama, features a 50K ultramarathon, half marathon, 10K, and a kids fun run, all held on the scenic Pinhoti Trail within the Talladega National Forest. The 50K is a point-to-point race starting near Greenleaf Dam and finishing at Cahulga Creek Park, showcasi..

The Run For Kids Challenge will take place in Pelham on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 12 kilometers.

The Big 50 Trail Run in Pine Mountain, Georgia, is a year-10 point-to-point race hosted by Revolution Running in F.D. Roosevelt State Park. The Pine Mountain Trail course runs from the Warm Springs radio tower to the Liberty Bell Pool, offering 50K, 25K, and 10K distances on single-track terrain wit..

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party is a fun, multi-distance trail running event held in Valley, Alabama, along the Chattahoochee River near Shawmut Airport. The program features 12-hour and 6-hour timed ultras and a 5K with a river-view trail feel. Participants can test endurance or enjoy a social run,..

The Trussville Trail Run is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026. It is the 13th annual running of the event and is described as Alabama's only 6K trail run. The course is hosted at the Trussville Sports Complex, with both start and finish located at the Trussville Senior Citizens Center. The event take..

Race to the Tower Trail Run takes place at Palisades Park in Oneonta, Alabama, offering 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K distances. The course is half park road and half improved trail, with multiple loops for the longer distances. A key feature is the option to climb the tower for a finisher’s medal; a waiver..

The Memorial Day Trail Race takes place on Memorial Day Weekend, on Saturday, May 23. It is race number 3 of the Southeastern Trail Series. The event offers two distances: 6 mile (course measured at about 6.76 miles) 12 mile Timing is done with ankle-mounted HUTAGS. Registration opens December 1...

The Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile ultramarathon held at Hoover Sports Park East in Hoover, Alabama. Starting at sunset, runners tackle a 2.5-mile loop course featuring flat terrain with minor inclines, crossing a bridge over the Cahaba River and descending stairs into wooded trails...