Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

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..

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Run Undead Ultra Trail Party in Oak Mountain State Park. Choose from multiple ultra distances on a roughly five mile loop while music, a midnight ball drop, and party activities keep spirits high.

Kick off 2026 with a scenic 6K trail run through Trussville Trails along the Cahaba River at the Trussville Sports Complex. Open to runners and ruckers, the fun event supports Designs for Hope and offers race shirts for early registrants.

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..

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate the 20th annual Delano Park ultra in Decatur AL March 7, 2026, with 50 mile and 12 hour solo and relay options on a USATF certified 1 mile unpaved loop. Aid, custom plaques, and shirts create a friendly, festival like race day vib..

Tackle rugged singletrack and ridge runs at Thunder Kiss, a trail festival at Double Oak Park near Birmingham on March 14, 2026. Choose from 100 mile, 100K or 20 mile loops featuring rocks, roots and a scenic waterfall.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge near Mooresville Alabama with 100 Mile, 100K and 50K options on soft gravel and dirt roads through birding and wildflower areas. Proceeds benefit the refuge and every finisher earns a blue heron meda..

Run the fourth annual Singing River Runs in Mooresville AL on April 11, 2026 to support the planned 200 plus mile Singing River Trail. Choose 25K, 10K or 5K on shaded dirt and gravel riverfront routes with awards for all.

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.

Run for Kids at Oak Mountain State Park in early May to benefit Smile A Mile with 100 percent of proceeds beyond expenses. Choose a 10K, a 12 hour endurance challenge, or a kids half mile and enjoy scenic lake and trail loops.

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.

Join the 13th annual Trussville Trail Run on Saturday May 16 2026 for an energetic 8K through scenic trails at Trussville Sports Complex. All proceeds benefit the Troy Ellis Foundation and the race welcomes runners of all levels.

Celebrate Memorial Day at Belcher Tract with scenic 6 mile and 12 mile trail courses past Belcher and Summit Lakes. Part of the Southeastern Trail Series, the event features aid stations and awards for top finishers.