Trail Running calendar near Anniston 2026-2027

Night trail races in Anniston AL on Talladega Forest roads offering 100K, 50K, 25K and 10K looped courses with aid stations and limited entry.

A rugged 5K trail race at Oak Mountain State Park that climbs and descends about 1,100 feet over 3.1 miles on single-track trails including Blue Trail, Outback Highway, and Eagles Nest. Awards include King and Queen, and runners under 40 mi..

A cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.

A looped trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with long, steep climbs, mandatory water carry and aid stations at miles 4.83 and 7.84; options include a 10.76 mile lap or a two-lap 21.12 mile course.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.

A backyard ultra at Oak Mountain State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes an extra loop and wins.

A two hour loop challenge on the Oneonta High School cross country course where runners complete as many 1.35 mile loops as possible. Registration is free and donations at packet pickup support Oneonta High School Cross Country.

A looped endurance event in Birmingham's Railroad Park where runners repeat an approximately 0.78 mile circuit with progressively shorter cutoffs until they stop or miss a cutoff. Awards go to the last three men and women and a portion of f..

Point to point trail races on the Pinhoti Trail near Sylacauga, AL offering 50 mile, 50K and 25K routes with ridge views, aid stations, bus service and camping.

Trail races at Sloppy Floyd State Park with 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20 mile Double The Fun option including climbs to Becky's Bluff.

Untimed 50K trail event in Marietta GA on a 1.5 to 2 mile loop, self supported with limited facilities and community aid.

Chewacla Cha Cha in Auburn, AL on Sep 13, 2026 features 5K and 10K singletrack loops, staggered starts, aid stations, and proceeds to Valley Rescue Mission.

Three day festival in Rome, GA combining a choose your distance run on The Loop with sauna sessions, yoga, live music and wellness talks.

Savage Race in Dallas Georgia on September 19 2026 features a 3+ mile Blitz and a 5 to 7 mile race with multiple obstacles; parking is $20.

Trail half marathon and 5K on Pine Mountain's Man O' War Trail with aid stations, pacers, finishers medals, and age-group awards.

Two 5K options near Rockmart, GA : road and trail routes on private property, with all proceeds funding homes and meals for widows and orphans.

A 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park near Woodville, AL on September 20, 2026, featuring a 0.6 mile out and back through a lit cave. Entries are limited to waves of 200 runners and registration carries a $45 fee.

Trail 10K and 5K at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL with a capped field, pancake breakfast and optional waterfall tubing finish.

A community 5K and 1K kids run on October 3, 2026 at Model High School in Rome, GA that mixes wooded trail and paved road, supports school programs, and includes a commemorative T-shirt plus awards by age group.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors complete 31 one-mile laps while carrying a 20 lb kettlebell; top three men and women win custom kettlebells.