Trail Running calendar near Guntersville 2026-2027

Tackle one of the toughest marathons in the Southeast at the Savage Gulf. This event on March 28, 2026, features brutal terrain with steep gorges and rocky trails, supporting park ranger training. Choose from a marathon, a 25K run, or a wei..

This trail run on Signal Mountain offers a half marathon and a 5-mile option on the Flipper Bend Trail. All proceeds support the local state park and Cumberland Trail. The entry fee includes a post-race party with chili and beverages.

McKay Hollow Madness returns for its 19th year on the trails of Monte Sano. Choose the technical 25k or 12k course, featuring infamous sections like Death Trail. This cupless race demands self sufficiency over its challenging, muddy terrain..

Test your limits at Whitewater Ranch with a 12 hour trail race on a scenic 1 mile loop. Compete solo or in teams as you track your distance against the backdrop of the Black Warrior River.

Chief Ladiga 100 in Jacksonville, AL on April 11, 2026 offers races on the country’s longest paved trail, from a 100 mile out and back to shorter distance point to point events, with regular aid stations and finish amenities.

A multi-distance ultrarun at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge featuring a 15.5-mile gravel and dirt loop repeated for the 100 mile, 100K and 50K, with staffed aid stations, drop-bag support, pacer options, and wildlife viewing.

Trail races in Mooresville, AL offering 25K, 10K and 5K on shaded packed dirt and gravel roads that start and finish at the Singing River House. The event benefits the Singing River Trail and includes awards for all participants.

Rim Runner Trail Races in Sewanee TN use a large rim loop through Franklin State Forest, offering races from a half marathon up to 100 miles with substantial elevation gains and distinctive buckle and whiskey barrel awards.

Run the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on April 11, 2026 at Black Creek Park in Fultondale. The course follows the historic Five Mile Creek Greenway, a scenic Rails to Trails route with shaded paths. Registration is open for all three distances.

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.

Participate in chip timed trail races through woods and along river banks in Calhoun. This event offers 10K and 5K trail runs plus a 1 mile kids track run to support family foundations and local scholarships.

Run the scenic, technical trails of Cahaba Mountain at the RDM Trail Race. Choose a 5-mile or 5K loop through the Appalachian foothills. All finishers get a medal, and the event welcomes runners, ruckers, and hikers alike.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail near Heflin, Alabama offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids run, finishing at Cahulga Creek Park with aid stations, medals for all finishers, and awards for top placings.

Trail race in Chattanooga on a surveyed 6.65 mile loop, with the half marathon run as two laps and the marathon as four laps. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a local trail conservation nonprofit.

Trail distances at Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville on May 9, 2026 include a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. The event is cupless with bottled water and snacks at aid stations, and all finishers receive a shirt and medal.

Run to the "MAX" for Mental Health is a 5k trail run and 1-mile walk in Gadsden, Alabama. The event supports mental health awareness and raises funds for free counseling in the community. It features a scenic but technical course through th..

Trail run at Palisades Park in Oneonta, AL with 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K loop options. Optional tower climb awards a medal at the top, proceeds support OHS Cross Country and Palisades 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.

Overview The In It For The Long Run event takes place in mid-May in Huntsville, Alabama. It is described as the first 24-hour running event in Huntsville. The event is held at Milton Frank Stadium, located at 2801 15th Ave SW. Event Format..