Trail Running calendar near Anniston 2025-2026

Pinhoti 100 is a rugged 100 mile trail through Alabama's Talladega National Forest with mostly single track and a 32 hour cutoff. A Western States qualifier, it finishes at Sylaward Trail Head and awards buckles to finishers.

Take on the Kettlebell Kountdown at Oak Mountain State Park on Nov 1, 2025. Carry a 20 pound kettlebell around repeating one mile loops as time limits shrink in this elimination style 50K that rewards grit and strategy.

Run rugged trails and see Peavine Falls at XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama on Nov 8, 2025. Take on 35K or 18K qualifiers or join family 5K events, then relax with bluegrass and local crafts.

Course The event uses the rolling terrain of an old golf course with significant elevation changes and varied surface types. The race begins with a steep cart path climb. A cross-tie run-up leads to an old tee box. The route also includes t..

Join the community for the second annual Run at the Rock at Woodland High School on November 15, 2025, featuring a scenic 5K and a fun 1 Mile on grass and rugged trails. Tackle the 90 foot ascent known as The Rock for a memorable challenge.

Run through Serenbe's scenic wellness community at the Fast Bananas Trail Race on Nov 15, with a kids Mado Mile plus 5k and 10k trail options. Enjoy warmups, finisher medals, shirts, vendors, and farmside charm.

Run Cathedral Caverns State Park on Nov 15 with 5K and 15K trail options, culminating in a lit cave out and back where runners grab a glow stick at the turnaround. All finishers earn a tri blend shirt and a finisher medal.

Explore Red Mountain Park at the BUTS Bearly Ultra on Nov 15 with 13.5 mile or double loop 27 mile options across root filled single track, old rail beds and scenic overlooks. Stocked aid stations and park support make for a rugged but welc..

Run for mental health in Newnan GA on Nov 15 at the Mental Health Ultra Marathon, a runnable 6 mile single track loop offering 10K, half marathon, and 50K distances. Trails, aid stations, and community support benefit Pathways Center.

Take on Death by 5k: ten 5 km races in 24 hours at Oak Mountain State Park with night running and short recovery windows. Expect hot meals, camping options, great camaraderie, and a custom coffin for finishers.

Blood Rock at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on December 5 to 7 2025 serves rugged single track and scenic lake views with course options from 25K to 100 mile. Aid stations every 5 to 7 miles and hot food overnight create a welc..

Run rugged canyon trails at Cloudland Canyon State Park on December 6 and 7, 2025, with races from 5 miles to a 50 mile ultra. Enjoy waterfall views, big climbs, and finisher swag including a pint glass, a hat, and medals for longer distanc..

Take on a continuous 34 hours on a scenic two mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, Alabama. This festive ultrarun supports the town carousel and offers event t shirts for early registrants plus unique finisher awards.

Run the classic Pine Mountain Trail Run at FDR State Park, with 19 and 40 mile options over rocky, rolling single track and stream crossings. Celebrate the 45th running of this old school ultra while supporting Georgia State Parks.

Tackle rocky singletrack on Pine Mountain with a scenic half marathon or 10K at the Holiday Hootie Hoo, the Southern Singletrack series finale. Enjoy a race hoodie, finisher award, and support local parks and the Humane Society.

Celebrate New Year at Oak Mountain with Run Undead Ultra, choosing from multiple ultramarathon distances on a flat 5 mile loop. Party with nonstop music, a midnight ball drop, karaoke, and finisher medals including a 100 mile buckle.

Join the Atlanta Fat Ass at Sweetwater Creek State Park on Jan 4 2026 for scenic, technical singletrack loops in 25K and 50K options, exclusive to GUTS members. Stick around after the race for a hearty crockpot chili contest and hot food.

Join Born to Be Wild on Jan 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan, GA for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile Fun Run to benefit the Southern Conservation Trust. Family friendly fun with Flint the River Otter and kids prizes.

Red Top Rumble is an 11.5 mile trail run through wooded paths with bridge crossings and lake views at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville GA on February 1, 2026. Expect winding moderate trails and scenic vistas.

Run scenic single track trails and bluff overlooks around Guntersville State Park with options of 50K, half marathon, or 5K in a friendly field capped at 350. This cupless event offers multiple spectator vantage points and beautiful lake vi..