Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

The Blood Rock 100 is an ultramarathon event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, featuring multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 55K, and 25K. The races take place on the Belcher Tract, a scenic Forever Wild property with trails passing Summit Lake, Demopolis Lake, a..

The Run Undead Ultra Trail Party is a festive trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Celebrated on New Year's Eve, it offers distances ranging from 25K to 100 miles, all run on a flat, fast 5-mile loop. Participants complete multiple loops depending on their chosen d..

The Mount Cheaha 50K is an annual ultramarathon held in Delta, Alabama, finishing at the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the state's highest point at 2,407 feet. This point-to-point trail race covers approximately 31.6 miles, with 80% of the course on scenic single-track trails through Talladega National..

The Russell Forest Run is a popular running event held at Russell Crossroads in Lake Martin, Alabama, featuring both 10K and 5K races. Set against a scenic backdrop, the course includes a mix of sand, clay, and gravel roads, designed for runners and cyclists. The event not only promotes fitness but..

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..

The Southern States 200 is a unique, point-to-point mountain trail ultramarathon held in the southeastern U.S., following the legendary Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton, Georgia to Mt. Cheaha, Alabama's highest point. Covering 203.14 miles with nearly 28,000 feet of elevation gain, runners have 96 hou..

The Oak Mountain 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held annually at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, the state's largest park. Established in 1927, the course features forested hills and mostly single-track trails with significant elevation gain of about 3,600 feet. Runners tackle two cl..

The Blue Heron Hundreds is a trail running event held at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Mooresville, Alabama, featuring 100-mile, 100K, and 50K races. The course consists of a 15.5-mile loop on soft crushed gravel and dirt roads, showcasing prime birding and wildflower areas. The 100-mile race..

The Chief Ladiga 100 is an annual ultramarathon held in Jacksonville, Alabama, set for April 11, 2026. This southern springtime classic offers multiple race distances: a 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K, and half marathon. The 100-mile race features a fast, crew-friendly course along the country’s longest pav..

The Singing River 10k is part of the annual Singing River Trail race event held in Mooresville, Alabama. The race features a flat, fast, and shaded course on packed dirt and gravel roads, winding through scenic areas including 1818 Farms and along the river. Starting and finishing at the Singing Riv..

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