Trail Running calendar near Decatur 2026-2027

Event Information The Skunk Ape Trail Run offers two distances: a 5 mile run and a 10 mile run. It is the third event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. The race is held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. The total number of par..

The Chupacabra Trail Race is the final race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, held at Monte Sano State Park. Runners can choose a 10K or half marathon on a scenic course with creek crossings and bluff views. All participants get a series t-s..

This unique 5K runs through Cathedral Caverns State Park. Participants enter the cave after 1.9 miles for an illuminated out and back section. The event features wave starts, a finisher medal for all, and a constant cool temperature inside..

Join the F5 Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile at Hays Farm Park Run in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. Scenic trails around the pond, a certified half marathon, family fun, fitness pop ups, food trucks and a community bike ride make it a festi..

The Darter Dash is a 5K and 10K trail run through the scenic Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. After the race, cool off with an optional tube ride down a waterfall and enjoy a pancake breakfast. All proceeds benefit the preserve's educational p..

The Wade Mountain Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama, offers a unique trail marathon, half marathon, and 10K on low-traffic paths under fall foliage. All participants receive a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal, and a post-race meal. It's a cu..

Event Details The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run takes place at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. The event offers two distances: a 5K and a 15K. The course starts in a valley with views of mountains and fields. The final seg..

The Dizzy Fifties is a 23-year-old trail running classic in Monte Sano State Park. Choose from a 50K, 20-mile, or 10-mile loop on a scenic figure-eight course. This grassroots event is known for its community vibe and features a cupless for..

Kick off the winter trail series with the Frozen Yeti at Monte Sano State Park. Choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course featuring scenic bluffs and creek crossings. Enjoy post-race pizza and the camaraderie of a cupless, community-focused..

Event Overview The Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series is a set of three trail races held in the mountains around Huntsville, Alabama, at Monte Sano State Park. The series takes place from December through January. Race Distances The series inc..

Run into the new year with the Recover From The Holidays 50K ultramarathon on December 31st. This event starts at John Hunt Running Park and requires advance registration. It's also part of The Huntsville Slam distance series.

The Frozen Trash Panda trail run offers a 10K or half marathon on the scenic trails of Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville. It's the second race in a winter series, featuring aid stations and a finish-line pizza party. This cupless event..