Trail Running calendar near Auburn 2025-2026

Take on a 34 hour ultrarun on a scenic 2 mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley Alabama, where endurance meets small town charm. A community driven event supporting the town holiday carousel and celebrating big milestones like 10..

Join the Jingle Jog 5K and Santa Stroll on December 6 for a festive trail 5K and family friendly one mile fun run. Dogs welcome, prizes for best dressed and team spirit, with proceeds benefiting the local child advocacy center.

Join the 45th Pine Mountain Trail Run on Dec 7, 2025 at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain GA, offering 19 and 40 mile courses across rocky single track trails with rolling hills. Net proceeds benefit FDR State Park and Georgia State Parks.

Tackle scenic singletrack at the Holiday Hootie Hoo in FDR State Park, Georgia, and choose a 10K or half marathon through springs, creek crossings and rocky, rooty trails. Finishers get awards and a race hoodie while supporting local causes..

Southern Freeze on Jan 24 in Columbus GA is an urban riverwalk run with Chattahoochee views and iconic local landmarks. Choose 25k, 50k or 50 mile and start and finish at Scofflaw Brewing with swag and hearty aid station fare.

Join Born to Be Wild on Jan 31 at McGuffey Nature Center for a 5K, 10K or 1 mile fun run through scenic trails. Family friendly event features mascot Flint and kid registrants get a plush or event shirt while supporting local conservation.

The Southern Singletrack Trail Series will take place in Columbus on Saturday 31 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Join a limited field trail race at West Point Lake on Feb 8, 2026, with scenic lakeside singletrack loops in 5K and 10K options. Enjoy a custom BOCO running cap, finisher award, and a laid back Southern Singletrack vibe.

Join the Critter Crawl at Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook for a playful trail 5K and one mile Yeti Dash to benefit ANC education programs. Enjoy music, food, vendors and costume medals for Yeti Dash winners.

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.

Tackle the Mount Cheaha 50K, a point to point trail ultramarathon finishing atop Cheaha Mountain with sweeping overlooks. Run mostly single track through waterfalls, creeks and hardwood forests on the scenic Pinhoti and Skyway trails.

Run the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race in Thomaston GA on Feb 28 2026 with 5k, 15k and 50k loops across pasture paths, runnable hills and forest single track. Enjoy a race shirt, food truck, free parking and a laid back farm vibe.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

Take on the scenic Lake Martin trails in Alexander City, Alabama on April 4, 2026 with options for a 50 mile or 50K challenge. Online registration closes March 31 and shirts are guaranteed only for entries by March 14.

Run the scenic Boot Top Loop at Dowdell's Knob in F D Roosevelt State Park on April 11, 2026, over rocky singletrack with waterfalls and Elephant Rock. Choose 7K, 14K or 21K in a small 75 runner field and support MercyMed of Columbus.

Run the scenic Pinhoti Trail at Rockin Choccolocco in Heflin, AL with 50K, 25K, 10K and a Kids Fun Run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Expect rugged single track, aid stations, finisher medals and a friendly festival vibe.

Join The Big 50 on May 3, 2026 at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Choose 50K or 25K on a scenic point to point Pine Mountain Trail with rugged single track, big climbs and sweeping views for a memorable finish.

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party in Valley Alabama offers scenic Chattahoochee riverbank trails with timed 12 hour and 6 hour events, a 5K and the Ice Cream Mile. Enjoy full aid stations, experienced volunteers and unique finisher awards.

Last at the Lake on July 25, 2026 offers a scenic Turkey Run Trail challenge at West Point Lake with a Last Man Standing 5K loop and a ten lap 50K. Limited to 100 runners, expect shaded single track, lake views, and fierce competition.

Run under the stars at In the Heat of the Night, a night trail on Talladega Forest roads near the Pinhoti Trail. Expect stocked aid stations, warm food, and handmade finisher amulets.