Trail Running calendar near Grant 2026-2027

Trail race at Palisades Park in Oneonta, AL on May 16, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K options. Climbers who sign a waiver can retrieve a finisher medal at the tower; proceeds support OHS Cross Country and Palisades Park.

A 13th annual community event in Trussville, Alabama featuring an 8K trail race and an 8K ruck run/walk (20 lb minimum), with a $30 registration fee and proceeds benefiting the Troy Ellis Foundation.

A free multi-distance running event at John Hunt Park in Huntsville on May 16-17, 2026, offering timed options up to 24 hours and a 1.7 mile rubberized loop. Participation is capped at 250 and packet pick-up is held Friday.

Owner-and-dog teams take on a 4+ mile course with 30+ obstacles at OneWorld Pet Resort in Anniston. The event offers individual and team entries, age-based time adjustments, on-site kennels, and a lower-key Sunday run with no time-based awa..

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga on June 13, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour and are eliminated if they miss the cutoff; laps continue until a single runner remains.

Experience a 5k trail race through the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on a course featuring grass gravel and dirt paths. This Huntsville event is a featured part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.

A two day event at Gadsden Battlefield featuring a 10k obstacle race, a Friday night rope climb, a kids challenge, and volunteer opportunities. Multiple registration categories include competitive and non competitive options.

A four-race summer trail series in Huntsville, AL with paired short and long distances, aid stations, finisher awards, series shirts, and a 250-runner series cap. Dates run from June through August 2026.

Big Foot Trail Run in Huntsville, AL opens the Wild Thangs Trail Series with 5K and 10K trail options, a 400 runner cap, cupless race policy, on-course aid stations, and a tri-blend shirt plus finisher award for participants.

A free multi-lap group run around Old Camp Cosby Lake in Clay AL featuring ten prayer stations and a short devotional before the start. One lap is 1.55 miles and the course has arrows, water stations, and a clock but no official timing.

A low cost, no awards trail run and hike at Lula Lake Land Trust in Chattanooga with 5K and 15K routes. The 15K includes a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls, with proceeds supporting the land trust.

Trail races through a private deer preserve in Altoona, AL on Jun 27, 2026 offering two, four and ten mile looped divisions. The ten mile division includes three one-shot target stages with time penalties for misses.

A July 4 event in Huntsville featuring a USATF certified 5K and a new certified 1 mile course. Post race food, childcare, finisher medals, packet pick up options, and age group awards are provided.

A 314 mile unsupported footrace from a Mississippi River ferry crossing to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Runners follow roads and backroads, must self-support, and check in by phone twice daily.

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park offers 4 Mile and 8 Mile trail races as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, scenic bluff views and pizza at the finish.

Skunk Ape Trail Run at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville AL presents 5 Mile and 10 Mile trail races as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Aid stations, a series shirt and finisher awards are provided.

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga feature a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft pedestrian trails and non technical bike trails. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a nonprofit working to protect and expand local nature..

A night trail race at Frog Pond Overlook in Talladega Forest offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K loop options, a cupless course with aid stations, handmade finisher amulets, and a Double Down coin for consecutive year 100K finishers.

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.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.