Trail Running calendar near Good Hope 2026-2027

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.

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 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 multi-day ultrarun at Veteran's Park in Alabaster, Alabama (Oct 22–25, 2026) where runners circle a USATF certified 1.00203-mile paved loop for timed 6, 12, 24, 48 or 72 hour events with 24-hour aid and chip 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.

Trail running and hiking festival in Pelham, AL with Marathon and Half Marathon qualifying for the 2027 XTERRA Trail World Championship. Courses feature technical singletrack, sustained climbs and fast descents, and the weekend includes liv..

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.

5K and 15K trail races at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville Alabama feature a lit cave out and back in the final 1.2 miles. Aid stations are supplied and all finishers receive a shirt and medal.

A backyard ultra at Lake Lurleen where runners complete a 4 mile loop each hour until they stop. Male and female Last Runner Standing titles are awarded and options include a post 12 hour shoot out or a tag team division.

Dizzy Fifties is a looped trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options. The event features a pavilion aid station, reusable cups, medical support and a 200 runner field cap.

A 24 hour challenge at Oak Mountain State Park where participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, with required illumination, camping options, five hot meals, an event shirt, and a finisher coffin.

Trail races at Oak Mountain State Park around Tranquility Lake, offering 100, 50, 50K and 25K courses with extensive single track and backcountry sections, lake views and frequent aid stations.