Trail Running calendar near Gadsden 2026-2027

An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park on February 1, 2026, featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. Organized by GUTS as a non-profit event supporting the park.

Trail races at Guntersville State Park offering 50K, half marathon and 5K on single-track trails, a 350-runner cap, multiple aid stations and a reusable-cup policy.

Join the Ultra Donut Dash 5k at Oak Mountain State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for a scenic 3 mile loop with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing and three mandatory donut stops. Celebrate after with coffee, mimosas and a finisher shirt and mug.

White Plains Chocolate 5K Saturday Feb 7 2026 in Anniston invites runners to a scenic trail through community hills, starting and finishing at White Plains HS. Proceeds support the track teams and the race includes timing and awards.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

A 50K point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama that finishes at the summit of Cheaha Mountain. The course runs mostly on single-track through Talladega National Forest, includes six aid stations, and has a 9 hours 30 minutes tim..

A two-race trail event near Huntsville that pairs a steep uphill 5K with a net downhill chip timed 10K; both races must be entered for a bib and proceeds support childhood cancer research.

Join the ASF 5K in Hoover for a 5.56k course that loops through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park and finishes at Brocks Gap Brewery. Night trail sections and heavy divisions with 35 lb vests add a fun challenge with only 300 spots.

A multi-lap ultrarun at Delano Park in Decatur, Alabama, run on a USATF-certified 1.00 mile loop. Options include 50-mile solo, 12-hour solo, and 12-hour relays with on-course aid, facilities, and personalized finisher plaques.

A lakeside trail race at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL, offering a 3-mile loop or a 6-mile two-lap option with about 450 feet of gain per loop, finish-line food, and awards by age and gender.

Trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on March 7, 2026. Choose a single 3 mile lap or two laps for 6 miles; each lap gains about 450 feet and features shaded single track and a ridge climb.

Trail races at Double Oak Park on March 14, 2026 offering 100 mile, 100K and 20 mile loop formats with major elevation gain, mostly single track terrain, and staffed aid stations.

Trail races at Mountain Cove Farms near Chickamauga, GA offering 10K, 30K and 50K routes that climb Pigeon Mountain and pass features such as Rocktown, Pocket Falls and Whiskey Hollow; the 50K has a 10-hour limit.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

A timed trail endurance event at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 7 hour and 11 hour loop races on a roughly 4 mile course. The aid station features classic 7 Eleven snacks and chip timing is provided.

A trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on March 28, 2026 offering a 50K with about 3,600 feet of climbing, a 25K, and a 6 mile option across single track trails, waterfalls, and ridge views.

Join the Hop Into Spring 5K Run Walk at Hobbs Farm Park Greenway Trailhead in Carrollton, GA for a scenic paved 5K that benefits the Grimes Foundation. Register by Feb 28 to guarantee a race shirt.

Trail run on Monte Sano near Huntsville with 25K and 12K mostly single-track courses through named trail sections. The event is cupless, has aid stations and strict cutoff times, and includes medical support.

Lake Martin 50/50 offers 50 Mile and 50K races on a 25.09-mile lakefront loop with rolling, runnable trails, significant elevation gain, and staffed aid stations.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.