Trail Running calendar near Good Hope 2026-2027

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.

Event Overview The ASF 5K, officially called the ASF 5.56K Run, takes place in Hoover, Alabama. The event supports the Alabama SWAT Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by current SWAT officers. Course Details The route is a 5.56 km..

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.

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.

Thunder Kiss presents 100-mile, 100K, and 20-mile trail races on Alabama's scenic single track. The course at Double Oak Park features ridge running and a waterfall. All distances have a generous 36-hour cutoff.

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.

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.

A 12-hour open-course ultra on an approximately 1-mile private loop at Whitewater Ranch near the Mulberry Fork. Individual and 2- or 4-person team formats, RFID chip timing, aid station, crew/camping sites, finisher medal and awards.

Multiple trail and paved race distances in Jacksonville AL on the Chief Ladiga Trail. The 100 mile is an out and back to Nathan Dean Park with aid stations roughly every eight miles.

Trail ultramarathon at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge with 100 mile, 100K and 50K options on a 15.5 mile loop through prime birding and wildflower areas.

A benefit road-and-trail event in Mooresville on April 11, 2026 featuring shaded packed dirt courses for 25K, 10K and 5K that support the Singing River Trail and include awards and post-race music and snacks.

Run through shaded, wooded trail sections of Five Mile Creek Greenway at the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Fultondale, Alabama on April 11, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy a scenic, supportive race day.

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.

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.