Trail Running calendar near Good Hope 2026-2027

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 July 4 in Huntsville with the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run along the scenic Aldridge Creek Greenway. Finishers get medals and home baked treats in a family friendly atmosphere with childcare available.

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.

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with 9 and 18 mile options, steep climbs, a route through Peavine Gorge, and an extra aid station near Peavine Falls; field size is limited and heat is an important factor to plan for.

Trail races of 5 Mile and 10 Mile take place at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL. The event is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400 runner cap.

A night trail event in Anniston, AL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K on looped dirt and gravel forest roads. The course has staffed aid stations, a cupless policy, limited entry of 200 spots, and support for Talladega National Forest.

A trail 5k at Oak Mountain State Park featuring rugged terrain and significant elevation change. The event takes place on a Saturday in August. Registration is available.

Trail races of 10 mile and 20 mile distance at Oak Mountain State Park with mountain aid stations and a mandatory water-carry requirement; Tailwind is provided at the aid stations and student discounts are available.

Trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 10K and half marathon options, scenic bluff views, creek crossings, and aid stations. The event is cupless and limited to 400 runners, with shirts and finisher awards for participants.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Sylacauga, AL with 50 mile and 50K point-to-point courses across Horn and Rebecca Mountains, marked aid stations, bus transport from Lake Howard, camping at the finish, and timed cutoffs for each distance..

This unique 5K runs through Cathedral Caverns State Park. Participants enter the cave after 1.9 miles for an illuminated out and back section. The event features wave starts, a finisher medal for all, and a constant cool temperature inside..

Join the F5 Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile at Hays Farm Park Run in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. Scenic trails around the pond, a certified half marathon, family fun, fitness pop ups, food trucks and a community bike ride make it a festi..

Trail runs at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL on September 26. The 10k and 5K are limited to 125 entries; post-race activities include pancakes, mimosas, an optional waterfall tubing splash, and awards.

A 50K elimination race of 31 one-mile loops at Oak Mountain State Park where each lap must be run while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Time limits shrink each lap and only those who complete lap 31 earn medals and are eligible for top priz..

A late-October trail event near Huntsville, AL offering marathon, half marathon and 10K. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; aid stations are cupless so bring a reusable bottle or cup.