Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

The Gambler Last Man Standing is a unique endurance running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants run repeated 2-mile laps, each to be completed within 40 minutes, with the challenge continuing until only one runner remains. Each completed lap earns a poker chip wort..

McClellan Madness is an annual trail running event held at the McClellan Bike Trails in Anniston, Alabama, celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026. The race features 4-hour and 8-hour options on a 4.1-mile single-track loop with about 300 feet of elevation gain per lap. In 2026, the course will be r..

Thunder Kiss 100M/100K and 20 Miler is an ultramarathon event held at Double Oak Park near Birmingham, Alabama. The race offers three distances: a 100-mile course consisting of 5 to 20-mile loops with 12,500 feet of elevation gain and loss, a 100K with 3 loops and 7,500 feet of elevation change, and..

The Southern States 200 is a unique, point-to-point mountain trail ultramarathon held in the southeastern U.S., following the Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton, Georgia to Mt. Cheaha, Alabama's highest peak. Covering 203.1 miles with nearly 28,000 feet of elevation gain, runners have 100 hours to compl..

The Oak Mountain 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held annually at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, the state's largest park. The 50K course features approximately 3,600 feet of elevation gain, running through forested hills and mostly single-track trails, including two climbs to the to..

The Lake Martin 100 is an ultra trail running event held in Alexander City, Alabama, featuring 100-mile, 50-mile, and 27-mile race options. The course consists of three 25-mile loops primarily on single-track trails (75%) with some double-track carriage paths and gravel roads, avoiding paved roads e..

The Blue Heron Hundreds is an ultramarathon event held in Mooresville, Alabama, at the scenic Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Scheduled for April 11-12, 2026, it features 100-mile, 100K, and 50K race distances. The course consists of a 15.5-mile loop on soft crushed gravel and dirt roads, showcasi..

The Singing River Runs, held in Mooresville, Alabama, offers 25K, 10K, and 5K races along the scenic Singing River Trail. This event supports the development of a 200+ mile greenway system that promotes health, education, and economic growth in North Alabama. The courses feature packed dirt and grav..

The Chief Ladiga 100 is a southern springtime classic ultramarathon held annually in Jacksonville, Alabama, set for April 11, 2026. This event offers multiple distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon. The 100-mile race features a fast, crew-friendly course along the Chief Ladiga Trai..

The Rockin Choccolocco event in Heflin, Alabama, features a 50K ultramarathon, half marathon, 10K, and a kids fun run, all held on the scenic Pinhoti Trail within the Talladega National Forest. The 50K is a point-to-point race starting near Greenleaf Dam and finishing at Cahulga Creek Park, showcasi..

The Race to the Tower Trail Run takes place in Palisades Park, Oneonta, Alabama, offering distances of 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K. The course combines half park road and half improved trail, featuring scenic routes through the park with multiple loops depending on the distance. A unique aspect is the opt..

The Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile ultramarathon held at Hoover Sports Park East in Hoover, Alabama. Starting at sunset, runners tackle a 2.5-mile loop course featuring flat terrain with minor inclines, crossing a bridge over the Cahaba River and descending stairs into wooded trails...