Trail Running calendar near Decatur 2026-2027

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park on August 1, 2026 offering 5 and 10 mile distances as the third event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with a cupless format, aid stations, and a 400-runner cap.

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park on August 22, 2026, offering a half marathon and 10K as race #4 of the Wild Thangs Trail Series with scenic views, aid stations, and a cupless policy.

A two hour loop challenge on the Oneonta High School cross country course where runners complete as many 1.35 mile loops as possible. Registration is free and donations at packet pickup support Oneonta High School Cross Country.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

A looped endurance event in Birmingham's Railroad Park where runners repeat an approximately 0.78 mile circuit with progressively shorter cutoffs until they stop or miss a cutoff. Awards go to the last three men and women and a portion of f..

A 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park near Woodville, AL on September 20, 2026, featuring a 0.6 mile out and back through a lit cave. Entries are limited to waves of 200 runners and registration carries a $45 fee.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

Trail 5K and 10K in Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson AL with a 125 runner cap, on-trail terrain beside the creek, post race pancakes and mimosas, and an optional tubing Splash Challenge at the finish.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 3, 2026. It uses a 4.1666667 mile loop, limits the field to 75 entrants and lists an entry fee of USD 131.30.

A Last Runner Standing event at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes more loops than the rest. The course uses trails by day and a road loop after dark.

A seven-mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain starting at Oak Park Recreation Center in Huntsville, AL, with pink-flag course markings, water at about miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a shirt plus finisher gift.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing race within the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is composed of silver ticket winners and top at large qualifiers from the qualifying p..

A 20 mile loop on the Perimeter Trail in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring bluffs, overlooks, lakes and three aid stations. Organized by Nashville Running Company on October 17, 2026, with 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund.

A trail marathon, half marathon and 10K near Huntsville, AL, organized by RunningLane Events. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; aid stations are cupless so runners must bring a reusable cup.

A one-day trail running festival in Gurley, Alabama offering a 5K, 25K and 50K across mountain single-track with significant climbing, aid stations, local landmarks, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

Trail races of 15K and 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, AL, featuring a cave segment with glow sticks and course lighting. Aid stations, shirts and finisher medals are provided and entries are capped at 300 per distance.

Looped trail event near Petersburg TN offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on 3 miles of former horse trails with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain and loss.

A trail event at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve offering 6 Miler, Half Marathon and Full Marathon on a 6.4 mile loop course. Two aid stations support multiple loops and the field is limited to 200 runners.

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park on November 21, 2026 offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile figure eight loops with significant climbing. The race is cupless with a pavilion aid station and on-site medical support.

Trail races at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham on November 21, 2026, with 13.5 mile and 27 mile loop options through varied terrain, aid station support, finish food and a finisher medal; part of entry fees benefit the park.