Trail Running calendar near Gadsden 2026-2027

Runners head to Black Creek Park in Fultondale, Alabama, for this April event. Choose from three distances on the shaded Five Mile Creek Greenway trail. Registration is open for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

A 5K trail race at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve on April 11, 2026, with a separate kids fun run and T-shirt purchase option. Proceeds support trail maintenance, wildlife protection, and outdoor education.

A 5K Run/Walk at Noccalula Falls on April 11, 2026 supporting Etowah County School Foundation student scholarships. The gravel course uses Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails and has an entry fee of $30 with registration closing April 9.

Trail race in Trussville, AL with 5K, 5-mile and 10-mile options on mostly single-track trails. The course features switchbacks, two aid stations, a 125-competitor cap, and a recommendation for trail shoes.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Heflin AL featuring 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Courses run mainly on single-track through Talladega National Forest with aid stations and primitive camping.

Hit the trails at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth Georgia on April 25 2026 for the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run with 6.9 mile and 3.75 mile options. Tackle gravel grass and dirt trails and chase medals for top finishers.

A challenging 5K trail run or hike in Oak Mountain State Park. The technical course features creek crossings, rock scrambles, and a pass by Peavine Falls. It finishes with a fast section on West Ridge.

A trail fundraiser at Oak Mountain State Park featuring a 10K, a 12 hour challenge, and a free 0.5 mile kids run. Proceeds beyond basic expenses benefit a nonprofit supporting families affected by childhood cancer.

Trail trail race at Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville, AL offering a half marathon (two loops), 10K and 5K. The event is capped at 250 runners, is cupless, and includes a tri-blend shirt and finisher medal.

Trail loops at Palisades Park in Oneonta, AL on May 16, 2026 offer 5K to 20K distances. Optional tower climbs require a signed waiver and those who climb can collect a finisher medal; proceeds support OHS Cross Country and the park.

This 13th annual trail run in Trussville offers Alabama's only 8K trail race. Starting and finishing at the Senior Citizens Center, it supports the Troy Ellis Foundation.

A Saturday Memorial Day weekend trail event at Belcher Tract near Oak Mountain State Park offering 6 and 12 mile courses that pass three lakes, include notable elevation gain, and are chip-timed with ankle tags.

Race to the Lake is a 10 mile single track trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on June 7, 2026, with about 2k of vertical gain and one unmanned aid station near the halfway point.

A four-race trail series around Huntsville, Alabama from June through August offering short and long distances, spectator-friendly mountain courses, aid stations and a series t-shirt. Series bundles are capped at 250 entries and include fin..

Trail 5K and 10K near Huntsville Alabama with bluff views, creek crossings and staffed aid stations. The event is cupless, capped at 400 runners, and includes a t shirt and finisher award.

Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile race starting at sunset. Runners tackle a flat 2.5-mile loop course in Hoover, Alabama, aiming to finish within 16 hours. This lap-style event requires a headlamp and offers a belt buckle for al..

A long-running Fourth of July event at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, hosted by the Birmingham Track Club. The 2026 event features an 8.2 mile run, a race shirt for registrants, and is part of the BTC Race Series.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with this festive run on the Aldridge Creek Greenway. The event features a certified 5K and a 1 Mile fun run, starting at Morningside Baptist Church. Participants can look forward to finisher medal..

Vol State is a self-supported 314 miles road ultramarathon from a Mississippi ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, held July 9-19, 2026. Entrants must check in twice daily and can choose optional pre-race bus and hotel logistics.

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses with scenic bluffs, creek crossings, multiple aid stations, and a cupless policy requiring a reusable cup or handheld bottle.