Trail Running calendar near Fultondale 2026-2027

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 2 mile cross country time trial at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama on July 21, 2026. Separate boys, girls, and open heats with individual entry fee $20 and team discounts for groups of five or more.

Hotter 'N Hell at Oak Mountain State Park offers 9 mile and 18 mile trail laps that climb Double Oak Mountain and descend into Peavine Gorge, with creek crossings, Peavine Falls, mandatory water and electrolyte requirements.

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.

An overnight trail running event near Anniston, Alabama, on Talladega Forest roads and the Pinhoti Trail. Distances include 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K with aid stations, a cupless policy, and awards for finishers.

A rugged 5K trail race at Oak Mountain State Park that climbs and descends about 1,100 feet over 3.1 miles on single-track trails including Blue Trail, Outback Highway, and Eagles Nest. Awards include King and Queen, and runners under 40 mi..

A looped trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with long, steep climbs, mandatory water carry and aid stations at miles 4.83 and 7.84; options include a 10.76 mile lap or a two-lap 21.12 mile course.

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.

Backyard ultra at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL with repeated 4.167 mile loops and about 500 ft of climb per loop. The field is capped at 100 and the Last Zombie Standing format names the final runner to complete a loop as winner.

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.

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..

Point to point trail races in Sylacauga, AL offering a 50 Miler, 50K and 25K on the Pinhoti Trail across Horn Mountain with extensive single track, aid stations, on site camping and posted results and awards.

A 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park near Woodville, AL on September 20, 2026, featuring a 0.6 mile out and back through a lit cave. Entries are limited to waves of 200 runners and registration carries a $45 fee.

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.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham Alabama where runners complete 31 one mile laps while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell as lap time limits shorten. Finishers of the final lap compete for custom kettlebell awards.

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..

Trail races at Lake Yahou in Anniston, AL on October 10, 2026 feature a 50K, a 10 mile loop and a 5.5 mile course on mostly non technical single track. The event is cupless with aid stations and finisher rocks for official finishers.

A seven-mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain starting at Oak Park Recreation Center in Huntsville, AL, with pink-flag course markings, water at about miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a shirt plus finisher gift.

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.