Trail Running calendar near Fultondale 2026-2027

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park offers 4 Mile and 8 Mile trail races as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, scenic bluff views and pizza at the finish.

Trail races of 9 and 18 miles at Oak Mountain State Park with climbs to Double Oak Mountain and an aid station near Peavine Falls. Field is limited and organizers note heat is a factor.

Skunk Ape Trail Run at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville AL presents 5 Mile and 10 Mile trail races as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Aid stations, a series shirt and finisher awards are provided.

A night trail race at Frog Pond Overlook in Talladega Forest offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K loop options, a cupless course with aid stations, handmade finisher amulets, and a Double Down coin for consecutive year 100K finishers.

A trail 5K at Oak Mountain State Park on August 15, 2026, starting at the North Trailhead. The course features singletrack, rocky top-outs and technical downhills with about 1,100 feet of elevation change over 3.1 miles.

A trail race in Oak Mountain State Park offering 10- and 20-mile options, mandatory water carry, on-course aid at mile 3.75 and a water stop at mile 7.5, and race shirts for registrants by July 26.

A trail event at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville offering 10K and half marathon distances as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. The race includes aid stations, a cupless policy, finisher awards, and a 400-runner cap.

An hourly backyard format ultramarathon on a single 4.167 mile loop at Oak Mountain State Park with roughly 500 ft of climb and descent. The event is capped at 100 entries and provides limited aid at the start and finish.

Point-to-point trail event near Sylacauga offering 50-mile and 50K options along the Pinhoti Trail across Horn and Rebecca Mountain, with aid stations, bus transport from Lake Howard, and set time limits of 16h and 10h.

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.

A capped trail run at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve offering 5k and 10k options, a pancake breakfast with mimosas, an optional waterfall tubing Splash Challenge, and awards; proceeds support the preserve's educational programs.

An elimination endurance event at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors carry a 20 pound kettlebell each one mile lap for up to 31 laps, totaling 50K. Top three male and female finishers receive custom kettlebell trophies.

A backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville AL on a measured 4.167 mile loop with traditional hourly starts. Runners must be in the starting corral at each horn and the last runner to complete a loop is the winner.

Trail races at Lake Yahou in Anniston, AL on October 10, 2026 feature 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile options on mostly non technical single track, a cupless policy, aid stations, finisher rocks and awards for top finishers.

A trail race in Huntsville on October 18, 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and 10K distances, included hoodie, medal and post-race meal; the event is cupless and uses low-traffic trails.

A timed multi day loop event at Veterans Park in Alabaster featuring a USATF certified 1.00203 mile lighted pavement loop, multiple timed durations and Marathon and 50K options, continuous aid station food, and electronic HuTag timing.

A weekend trail running event at McMullen Cove featuring a certified 5K climb and 25K and 50K trail races with notable landmarks, aid stations, awards, and a new Ruck Division.

A one-day XTERRA trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on October 31, 2026, featuring marathon and half marathon qualifiers, a 10K trail run, and a family Halloween hike amid graded park trails and festival activities.

Pinhoti 100 is a point to point 100 mile trail race near Sylacauga, Alabama, with 83 miles of single track, varied terrain and a 32 hour cutoff. The route crosses the state high point and finishes at Lake Howard.