Trail Running calendar near Decatur 2026-2027

A two-race trail event near Huntsville that pairs a steep uphill 5K with a net downhill chip timed 10K; both races must be entered for a bib and proceeds support childhood cancer research.

The Delano Park ultra event features a flat, one-mile loop course in an Alabama park. Runners can choose a 50-mile solo, 12-hour solo, or a 12-hour relay. The event includes personalized finisher plaques and awards for top performers.

Run the scenic trails of Chickasaw Trace Park in Tennessee. This event features 5K and 15K distances, with proceeds supporting local park preservation. Participants receive a free shirt and refreshments on the course.

McKay Hollow Madness returns for its 19th year on the trails of Monte Sano. Choose the technical 25k or 12k course, featuring infamous sections like Death Trail. This cupless race demands self sufficiency over its challenging, muddy terrain..

A 12-hour open-course ultra on an approximately 1-mile private loop at Whitewater Ranch near the Mulberry Fork. Individual and 2- or 4-person team formats, RFID chip timing, aid station, crew/camping sites, finisher medal and awards.

General Information The Blue Heron Hundreds is an ultramarathon event held at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Mooresville, Alabama. The event includes distances of 100 miles, 100K, and 50K. A donation from the race will be made to the W..

Run for a cause on the scenic dirt roads near the river in Mooresville. The Singing River Runs features 25K, 10K, and 5K distances, with every finisher earning an award. Stay after your race to enjoy music and cheer on ultramarathoners.

Run miles along the scenic rim trails of Franklin State Forest overlooking the coves. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 100 miler, each with its own elevation challenge and official finish time. Unique awards include ste..

The Snaketail 50 in Summertown, TN, offers trail runs from a 5k to a 50-miler on scenic loops with creek crossings and rolling terrain. Proceeds support the Swan Conservation Trust's land preservation efforts. Camping is available, and all..

Run the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on April 11, 2026 at Black Creek Park in Fultondale. The course follows the historic Five Mile Creek Greenway, a scenic Rails to Trails route with shaded paths. Registration is open for all three distances.

A 5K trail race at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve on April 11, 2026, with a separate kids fun run and T-shirt purchase option. Proceeds support trail maintenance, wildlife protection, and outdoor education.

A 5K Run/Walk at Noccalula Falls on April 11, 2026 supporting Etowah County School Foundation student scholarships. The gravel course uses Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails and has an entry fee of $30 with registration closing April 9.

Run the scenic, technical trails of Cahaba Mountain at the RDM Trail Race. Choose a 5-mile or 5K loop through the Appalachian foothills. All finishers get a medal, and the event welcomes runners, ruckers, and hikers alike.

The Smoke Rise Trail Run features half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on the scenic trails of Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville. All finishers get a medal, and it's a cupless event requiring your own hydration. The race is capped at 250..

Run to the "MAX" for Mental Health is a 5k trail run and 1-mile walk in Gadsden, Alabama. The event supports mental health awareness and raises funds for free counseling in the community. It features a scenic but technical course through th..

Run through Palisades Park on a trail and road course with distances from 5K to 20K. A unique feature is the optional tower climb to collect your finisher's medal at the top. The event supports local cross country and park initiatives.

This 13th annual trail run in Trussville offers Alabama's only 8K trail race. Starting and finishing at the Senior Citizens Center, it supports the Troy Ellis Foundation.

The Wild Thangs Trail Series features four summer trail runs in the Huntsville mountains. Each event offers two distances, with scenic bluff views and creek crossings. Pizza awaits all finishers, and series registrants get a shirt and plaqu..

Kick off the Wild Thangs Trail Series with the Big Foot Trail Run in Huntsville, Alabama. Choose from a scenic 5K or 10K course featuring bluff views and creek crossings. It's a cupless race with on-course aid stations and series bundle dis..

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.