Trail Running calendar near Decatur 2026-2027

A two-day obstacle event at Gadsden Battlefield on June 19 and 20, 2026, featuring a Friday night rope climb, a 10K obstacle race in competitive and non-competitive categories, a Kids Challenge, and volunteer roles.

A four-race trail series in Huntsville, AL from June to August 2026 offering short and long distances, on-course aid stations, packet pickup at RunningLane, series shirts and awards, and a 250-runner cap for the series bundle.

An opening trail event in Huntsville AL with 5K and 10K courses that pass bluffs, creeks and waterfalls. The race is capped at 400 runners and requires a reusable cup because aid stations are cupless.

A free multi loop group run at Old Camp Cosby Lake in Clay Alabama with ten prayer stations and dog tag lap counting. One lap is 1.55 miles and participants may complete as many laps as they choose.

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.

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL offers 4 Mile and 8 Mile trail races as the second event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. The race is capped at 400 runners and includes a shirt and finisher aw..

Trail run at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL offering 5- and 10-mile options as the third race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, featuring bluff views, creek crossings, aid stations and an entry cap of 400 runners.

Trail races at Monte Sano State Park on August 22, 2026 offering 10K and half marathon options, scenic bluff views, staffed aid stations and a 400-runner field limit.

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.

Darter Dash is a trail race at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL with 5K and 10K courses on mixed trail and pavement. The event is limited to 125 runners and supports the preserve's educational programs.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle TN is a Last Runner Standing event on October 3 2026 using a 4.1666667 mile loop. Entry is limited to the first 75 with a wait list once the field fills.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve in Huntsville, AL. Competitors run repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour; the last runner to complete a loop is declared the winner, with a buckle awarded at 24 hours or 100 mile..

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing team championship featuring athletes who qualified via silver tickets or At Large national rankings. The qualifying period ends August 15, 2026.

A 20-mile single-loop trail race on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, with three aid stations, 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund, event partners HOKA, Feetures, and Huma, and a post-race gathering in Se..