Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Run scenic single track around Lake Guntersville at Eagle Ridge, featuring bluff viewpoints and over 30 miles of trails. Choose from 50K, half marathon, or 5K in a friendly field capped at 350 runners.

Join the Ultra Donut Dash 5k at Oak Mountain State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for a scenic 3 mile loop with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing and three mandatory donut stops. Celebrate after with coffee, mimosas and a finisher shirt and mug.

White Plains Chocolate 5K Saturday Feb 7 2026 in Anniston invites runners to a scenic trail through community hills, starting and finishing at White Plains HS. Proceeds support the track teams and the race includes timing and awards.

Join the Alabama Nature Center on Feb 21 for the Critter Crawl 5K trail run and a one mile Yeti Dash with costume required for medal eligibility. Enjoy music, food, vendors and family friendly fun while supporting ANC education programs.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

Mount Cheaha 50K finishes atop Cheaha Mountain, sending runners 50K of mostly single track on the Pinhoti through Talladega National Forest. Expect scenic overlooks, creek crossings and waterfalls for a rugged, rewarding trail day.

Join the ASF 5K in Hoover for a 5.56k course that loops through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park and finishes at Brocks Gap Brewery. Night trail sections and heavy divisions with 35 lb vests add a fun challenge with only 300 spots.

Celebrate the 20th Delano Park running in Decatur, AL with 50 Mile Solo, 12 Hour Solo or 12 Hour Relay on a USATF certified 1 mile unpaved loop. Mostly flat, tree lined laps with aid on course. Register by March 6, 2026.

Take on the Tranquility Trail Run in Oak Mountain State Park on scenic 3 and 6 mile single track routes. Tackle climbs and shaded woodlands, then celebrate at the finish in this lively Southeastern Trail Series stop.

Trail races at Double Oak Park on March 14, 2026 offering 100 mile, 100K and 20 mile loop formats with major elevation gain, mostly single track terrain, and staffed aid stations.

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.

Run Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on single track trails with 50K, 25K, and 6 mile options. Courses climb to Double Oak Mountain and pass scenic Peavine Falls and Shackleford Point for a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Run the Lake Martin 50/50 on April 4, 2026 at Russell Lands in Alabama, a scenic 25 mile loop with rolling hills and rocky terrain. Choose the 50 mile two lap challenge or the 50K and enjoy well stocked aid stations.

Join the fifth Chief Ladiga Race Weekend in Jacksonville AL with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and half marathon courses on scenic Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet trails. Shirts for all, a buckle for 100 mile finishers, plus food and music at finish..

Run 50K, 100K or 100 mile options on a scenic 15.5 mile loop through Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge amid birds and wildflowers on soft gravel and dirt roads. All finishers earn a Blue Heron medal and 100 mile finishers get a buckle.

Join Singing River Runs on April 11, 2026 in Mooresville AL for 5K, 10K and 25K routes that benefit the Singing River Trail. Shaded dirt and gravel courses start at Singing River House and finish with music, snacks and awards.

Run through shaded, wooded trail sections of Five Mile Creek Greenway at the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Fultondale, Alabama on April 11, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy a scenic, supportive race day.

The Biggie Stomp Trail Run will take place in Springville on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Take on the RDM Trail Race in Trussville, AL, offering 5 km, 5 mile and 10 mile on a technical single track loop with switchbacks and changing elevation. Field capped at 125; trail shoes recommended.

Rockin Choccolocco returns April 25, 2026 in Heflin, Alabama for scenic single track on the Pinhoti Trail through Talladega National Forest. Choose 50K, 25K, 10K or a kids run and finish at Cahulga Creek Park.