Trail Running calendar near Decatur 2026-2027

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.

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville AL offers 4 mile and 8 mile trail races in the Wild Thangs Series with bluff views, creek crossings and aid stations; the event is cupless and capped at 400 runners..

A 5 mile and 10 mile trail race at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL on August 1, 2026. It is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, capped at 400 runners with cupless aid stations and post-race pizza.

Chupacabra Trail Race is the fourth event of the Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL. It offers 10K and half marathon trail courses with aid stations, a cupless policy and a capped field.

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.

Trail 5K and 10K at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL on September 26, 2026, with an optional waterfall Splash Challenge, pancake breakfast with mimosas, and a capped field supporting preserve education.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 3, 2026. It uses a 4.1666667 mile loop and limits entries to the first 75 runners with a wait list.

A last runner standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops on trail by day and road at night. Finishers receive event apparel and a finisher cap; 24 hours or 100 miles earns a bu..

A 7 mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville on October 11, 2026, with marked trails, water stations near miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a training group available beforehand.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, held as part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships with entry based on silver ticket wins or At Large qualification.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee’s Perimeter Trail held October 17, 2026, starting and finishing at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center. The race includes three aid stations, vendor partnerships, and donates 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fun..

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K in Huntsville on October 18 2026 with a cupless policy. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal.

A weekend trail event in McMullen Cove, AL featuring a certified 5K Sublett Challenge and 25K and 50K mountain trail races with significant climbing and aid stations. Proceeds support childhood cancer research.

Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park with the final miles running through a lit cave segment. Aid stations are provided and entries are capped with specified cutoffs and race shirts and finisher medals for all entrants.

The The Hill will take place in Petersburg on Saturday 14 November 2026.