Trail Running calendar near Decatur 2026-2027

Experience a 5k trail race through the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on a course featuring grass gravel and dirt paths. This Huntsville event is a featured part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.

This event at Gadsden Battlefield on June 19 and 20, 2026 features a 10K obstacle race with competitive and noncompetitive divisions, an 80 foot rope climb, a kids challenge, and volunteer roles.

A four race trail series in Huntsville with multiple distances, aid stations, a series t shirt and finisher awards. Each race features varied trail terrain including bluffs, creek crossings, and waterfalls.

Trail races of 5K and 10K in Huntsville, AL on June 20, 2026, featuring bluff views, creek crossings, multiple aid stations, and a cupless policy; the event is the first race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series.

A free multi-loop group run at Old Camp Cosby Lake with ten prayer stations, one-lap length 1.55 miles, dog tag lap counting, and on-course water stations.

The Run the Hollow / Trail & Target will take place in Altoona on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 4 and 10 miles.

A July 4 event in Huntsville with a USATF-certified 5K and a new certified 1 Mile point to point course. Packet pick-up, childcare, post-race food, finisher medals, and age-group awards are offered.

Timed night and day trail races on a 3-mile loop at Henry Horton State Park, offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats, on-course aid, finisher medals, event prizes, and nonprofit proceeds for local school children.

Trail races of 4 and 8 miles at Monte Sano State Park as the second event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, featuring bluff views, creek crossings and on-course aid stations. The race is capped at 400 runners and follows a cupless policy.

Trail races at Monte Sano State Park on August 1 offering 5 Mile and 10 Mile options as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, series shirt and finisher award, and a 400 runner cap.

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 10K and half marathon options as Race 4 of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, featuring bluff views, creek crossings and multiple aid stations.

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..

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

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.

A trail 5K and 10k at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve on September 26, 2026, limited to 125 runners. The event features creekside trail sections, an optional tubing Splash Challenge, pancakes and mimosas, and proceeds support preserve educatio..

A Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN, run on a repeat loop of 4.1666667 miles. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants and a wait list opens when the field fills.

A backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops, move to road during darkness, and keep running until one person completes more laps than anyone else.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle TN on October 17 2026, part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships; field is limited to athletes who qualified via silver tickets or at large selection.