Trail Running calendar near Anniston 2025-2026

Run a scenic point to point 50K through the Pinhoti, Skyway and Silent trails in Talladega National Forest, passing creeks, lakes and overlooks. Finish atop Cheaha Mountain at Cheaha State Park for sweeping views and a hard earned medal.

Run a certified 5K or 10K over scenic sand, clay and gravel roads around Lake Martin, starting and finishing at Russell Crossroads. Finish with a Grits Bar and live music and help support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.

The Gambler is a lap style last runner standing on a 2 mile loop at Oak Mountain State Park where each lap must be finished in 40 minutes. Earn poker chips each lap to cash out or push on for the Last Man Standing Bucket and a 100 mile buck..

Celebrate McClellan Madness fifth anniversary with timed 4 hour 25k and 8 hour 50k loops on scenic single track in Anniston. Enjoy staffed and self serve aid at the trailhead and a cupless community vibe.

Join the ASF 5K at Brocks Gap Brewing for a scenic loop through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park, including a dusk trail section that requires a headlamp. Limited to 300 runners, featuring heavy divisions with a 35 lb vest or ruck option.

Thunder Kiss on March 14 at Double Oak Park near Birmingham serves rugged single track with ridge running, rocks, roots and a waterfall. Choose 100 Mile, 100K or 20 Mile loops for a challenging, scenic trail day.

Test your endurance on the Southern States 200, a point to point 200 mile trail run along the Pinhoti Trail from Dalton, Georgia to the summit of Mount Cheaha. Rugged mountain terrain, hearty aid support and a 100 hour time limit.

Challenge yourself at the Yeti 7 and 11 Hour Endurance Run at Sweetwater Creek State Park with 7 or 11 hour options on scenic looped trails. Enjoy a playful 7 11 style aid station serving classic snack favorites to keep you going.

The Last Man Standing - Rome will take place in Rome on Friday 27 March 2026.

Tackle rugged single track trails and big views at the Oak Mountain 50K and 25K in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham AL on March 28, 2026. Expect challenging climbs, aid stations, a finisher medal and unforgettable scenery.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.

Run scenic single track around Lake Martin near Alexander City, AL the first weekend of April 2026. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K or 27 mile distances on 25 mile loops with full aid station support; register by March 31.

Run the scenic Chief Ladiga Trail from Jacksonville Alabama to Rockmart Georgia on April 11 2026 with races from a half marathon to 100 miles. Paved trail, frequent aid stations and a 32 hour cutoff welcome ultrarunners of all paces.

Join the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth on April 25, 2026, with 6.90 and 3.75 mile options. Enjoy groomed wooded trails, gentle slopes, and finish line awards and shirts.

Run the scenic Pinhoti Trail through Talladega National Forest with 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids fun run finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Expect single track, creek crossings and overlooks, plus aid stations and post race awards for finishers.

Take on scenic trails at Oak Mountain State Park with a family friendly kids half, a 10K, or a 12 hour endurance challenge. Run lakeside loops, grab event swag, and support Smile A Mile as the event has raised over $100,000 for kids.

Experience the Big 50 on May 3, 2026 at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain Georgia, a scenic point to point trail event along the Pine Mountain Trail. Choose 50K 25K or 10K and celebrate with a post race picnic and hotdog cookout.

Run riverside at Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party on May 9, 2026 at Shawmut Airport in Valley, AL along the Chattahoochee River. Options include 12 and 6 hour timed events, a 3.1 mile trail 5K, and the playful Ice Cream Mile where you eat fo..

Challenge yourself on scenic park roads and improved trails at Palisades Park. Choose 5K, 10K, 15K or 20K loop options, support OHS Cross Country, and enjoy tower views and a festive small town atmosphere.

Trussville Trail 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 st..