Trail Running calendar near Auburn 2026-2027

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Heflin Alabama include a point to point 50K, a 25K lollipop course, a 10K out and back and a Kids Fun Run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park.

Point-to-point trail races of 50K and 25K through F.D. Roosevelt State Park from the Warm Springs radio tower to Liberty Bell Pool, with aid stations, optional bus transport, event swag, awards, and a finish-line picnic.

A trail event in Valley, AL offering 12-hour and 6-hour timed formats, a 5K along the river, and an Ice Cream Mile. Finisher awards include unique keepsakes and a cash prize for a new 12-hour course record.

A 12 hour Last Man Standing loop run at Oxbow Meadows in Columbus GA where runners complete repeated 1 mile loops, race up to 50 miles, and face progressively shorter lap windows toward a final fastest lap.

A July 25, 2026 trail event at Turkey Run Trail, West Point Lake, featuring a Last Man Standing 5K-loop format and a ten-loop 50K. Entries capped at 100, with prizes, finisher medal, and race t-shirt.

A night trail race at Frog Pond Overlook near Anniston, Alabama, on dirt and gravel forest roads. Distances range from a 10K out-and-back to a four-loop 100K; course direction alternates yearly and aid stations and handmade finisher amulets..

A trail ultramarathon in Columbus, GA offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and riverwalk. Aid stations serve Southern foods and field size is capped at 100 runners.

A point-to-point trail event in Sylacauga, AL offering 50-mile, 50K and 25K options along the Pinhoti Trail with ridge views, multiple aid stations, set time limits, and camping at Lake Howard.

A 5K and 10K trail race at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama on September 13, 2026, featuring wooded singletrack, aid stations, a race shirt, and overall awards; proceeds benefit Valley Rescue Mission.

A three-day trail festival in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, a 10 mile loop race, a Canicross 10 mile event, and a 50K run made of three laps of the 10 mile course.

Trail races at Lake Yahou near Anniston, AL with 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile options on mostly single-track dirt. The event is cupless, features aid stations and hand painted finisher rocks, and offers awards for top finishers.

A point to point 100 mile trail race near Sylacauga AL with extensive single track and ridge running through Talladega National Forest. The event has a 32 hour limit and serves as a Western States qualifier.

Trail running at Serenbe on November 14, 2026 with a 1-mile kids fun run, 5k and 10k, marked courses, participation medals and shirts, and age-group prizes for the 5k and 10k.

A 34 hour ultrarun on a two mile loop in Valley, Alabama, supporting the town carousel tradition. The event follows the Chattahoochee River and offers event shirts, finisher awards, and a custom buckle for one hundred mile finishers.

Experience an old school ultra marathon through the rocky single track trails of FDR State Park. Choose between 19 and 40 mile distances on a rolling course located just an hour from Atlanta.

A community 5K, 10K and 1-mile Fun Run at McGuffey Nature Center on December 12, 2026 that raises funds for land conservation and wildlife protection. Family friendly with awards by age group and a mascot appearance.

A trail half marathon and 10K at F.D.R. State Park on December 13, 2026 featuring rugged singletrack, a race hoodie, and finisher awards. Proceeds benefit the park and local groups while food donations are collected for the humane society.

An elimination ultrarun in Molena GA on Dec 19, 2026 where runners repeat a 4 mile, 1000 foot gain loop each hour. Those who fail to finish a loop within the hour are removed and each completed loop earns a progressively bigger prize.

A point-to-point 50K trail ultramarathon finishing at Cheaha State Park summit, run mostly on single-track through Talladega National Forest with six aid stations, on-course rules, and age-category awards.

A scenic 5K and 10K at Russell Crossroads on Lake Martin, Alabama, held February 27, 2027, with the 10K reaching viewpoints atop Heaven Hill; proceeds support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.