Trail Running calendar near Grant 2026-2027

A 6K trail race on Southern Adventist University's White Oak Mountain trails in Collegedale, Tennessee, featuring cash prizes and course-record bounties. Proceeds support the Adventure Program's outreach to local children.

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.

Trail races on Signal Mountain with 50K and 10 mile options featuring mostly single track, scenic gorge views, multiple aid stations, published cutoffs, on site vendor demos, and camping at the start finish fields.

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.

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.

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.

A rugged trail marathon and 25K at Savage Gulf State Natural Area with steep climbs, rocky technical terrain, stream crossings and a rucking division. Marathon entry requires prior marathon completion and entries are limited.

Half marathon and 5-mile trail races on the Flipper Bend Trail at Signal Mountain TN with proceeds supporting North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park and the Cumberland Trail. A post-run party includes beverages and chili.

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.

A multi distance trail event in Sewanee, Tennessee, running long loops along the West Rim and West Side trails. Courses include large elevation gains and unique awards such as layered steel buckles and whiskey barrel staves.

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.

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

A technical out and back 100K on the Cumberland Trail near Soddy Daisy TN with about 12,000 feet of climbing, three full aid stations, specified required gear, and pacers allowed from the turnaround.

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.