Decatur
Trail Running Calendar near Decatur 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Decatur for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A looped trail event at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20M, and 10M options with a pavilion aid station, cupless policy, and medical support on site.
A community 10K in Elkmont supporting the high school cross-country and track program, featuring a toy drive, vendors, and awards for age groups and overall finishers.
December 2026
A post season cross country meet in Huntsville on December 5, 2026 featuring seeded 5K championship races for grades 7 to 12, an open 5K, and a 2 Mile youth race for 1st to 8th graders. Entry fee is listed as $35.
Trail races at Monte Sano State Park on Dec 19, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile distances as the first event in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series.
Three winter trail races at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville offering multiple distances, aid stations, series shirts and awards, and a capped series bundle.
A 50K New Year Eve loop race in Huntsville, AL featuring ten repeats of a 3.1 mile grass trail loop with limited aid and a Santa sanctioned finish hoodie.
January 2027
Trail 10K and half marathon at Monte Sano State Park on January 2, 2027; Race 2 of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series with cupless aid stations and t shirts.
Trail races of 4 Mile, 15K and 30K at Monte Sano State Park on January 16, 2027, with multiple aid stations and mountain scenery.
A challenge in Huntsville, Alabama that requires completing four specified events held between November and January to earn a custom finisher garment.
Mountain Mist is a 50K trail race at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville AL featuring rocky single track, about 4300 feet of climb and strict checkpoint cutoffs.
March 2027
A USATF certified 1 mile loop ultramarathon in Decatur, Alabama offering a 50 mile race, a 12 hour event, and 2 to 4 person relay options with personalized plaques.
May 2027
At John Hunt Park in Huntsville a free, capped event offers multiple timed formats including a 24 hour option. Runners use a rubberized 1.7 mile loop with aid stations, food trucks, overnight camping, chip timing, and awards.