Trail Running calendar near Decatur 2025-2026

Push your limits at the Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra in Huntsville, where runners repeat 4.167 mile hourly loops on scenic single track and Spragins Hollow Road. Start each loop on the hour and outlast the field.

The Alabama RX at Brookside will take place in Graysville on Sunday 12 October 2025. You can run between 3 and 3 miles.

Running Scared 5K/13K in Huntsville takes place at Ditto Landing along the Tennessee River. The event offers Scaredy Cat 5K, Heart Pounding 13K, Deadly Double, and virtual options. The course is flat and fast, running along the river on a p..

The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra will take place in Bell Buckle on Saturday 18 October 2025.

Run the Sewanee Slammer, a scenic 20 mile trail race on October 18, 2025 around the University of the South Perimeter Trail along the Cumberland Plateau bluffs. Enjoy overlooks, lakes and woods while supporting the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Event details The Wade Mountain Marathon takes place in Huntsville, AL, on Sunday, Oct 19, 2025, at 10130 Spragins Hollow Rd NW. The event is held on trails and offers three distances: Marathon 1/2 Marathon 10K Registration closes Thu, Oc..

Event overview Sloss Rx is a Halloween-themed race held at the Sloss Historic Furnaces in Birmingham. The course is described as fast and flat with wide, open sections and sweeping turns. A singletrack detour through the "Fright Furnac..

Take on the Oak Park Challenge, a rugged 7 mile trail race through mostly singletrack with about 1,000 feet of climbing on Huntsville's Oak Park Land Trust trails. Perfect for trail lovers chasing technical fun and big views.

Lobsterfest 5K is a community running/walking event held in Huntsville, Alabama (35803) on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The 5K takes participants along the Aldridge Creek Greenway, starting from St. Thomas Episcopal Church, with a welcoming..

Run single or double 13.5 mile loops through Red Mountain Park in Birmingham on Nov 15, 2025. Welcoming to first time trail and ultra runners, the race offers aid stations, hot food, a finisher medal, and supports local trail programs.

Take on the Dizzy Fifties on November 15 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL. Choose a 10 mile, 20 mile, or 50K challenge across rugged 10 mile figure eight loops with big climbs and a lively field capped at 200.

The Hill is a challenging multi-hour looped trail running event held in Petersburg, Tennessee. Participants choose to run for 3, 6, or 12 hours on a 3-mile trail that has previously been used only for horses. The course features a demanding..

Event details The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run takes place at Cathedral Caverns State Park, 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776. The event offers two distances: 15K 5K Each distance is capped at 300 runners. Registration closes on Wed, Nov 12..

Event details Frozen Yeti takes place on December 20, 2025 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL (5105 Nolen Ave SE). Distances offered: 5 Mile 10 Mile The course includes bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Several aid stat..

Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series : Monte Sano State Park The Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series is a set of three trail races around Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL (5105 Nolen Ave SE). The series runs from December 20, 2025 through Janua..

The Recover From The Holidays 50K is an ultramarathon event hosted by the Huntsville Track Club, held annually at John Hunt Running Park in Huntsville, Alabama. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a challenging post-holiday distance to ki..

Event details Frozen Trash Panda takes place on January 3, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL (5105 Nolen Ave SE). It is the second race in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. Distances offered: 10K 1/2 Marathon The race fie..

Event details The Frozen Goat is a trail race at Monte Sano State Park, 5105 Nolen Ave SE, Huntsville, AL. It is Race #3 of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series and is capped at 400 runners. Distances offered: 30K 15K 4 Mile The event is p..

Mountain Mist 50K : Huntsville, AL Mountain Mist is a 50 kilometer trail race at Monte Sano State Park and on Huntsville Land Trust trails. The event is the 32nd running and follows rocky, single-track trails with mud and creek crossings. T..

Take on four Huntsville endurance races from November to January and earn a custom Lululemon finisher garment when you complete them all. Register for each race and the Huntsville Slam to qualify and claim your award.