Trail Running calendar near Guntersville 2026-2027

A measured 6.65 mile loop in Chattanooga is used repeatedly for a half marathon and full marathon; proceeds support Wild Trails and the event is in its 20th consecutive year.

Trail races at Blevins Gap Land Trust near Huntsville offering 5K, 10K and a two-loop half marathon. The event is limited to 250 runners, is cupless, and includes a t-shirt and finisher 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 race at Palisades Park in Oneonta offering 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K as loops of a 5K course; mixed park road and improved trail, optional tower climb awards a medal, and 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..

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga where runners repeat a 4.3-mile loop with a one hour limit per lap. After each timed cutoff the field shrinks 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 trail series in Huntsville, AL from June to August 2026 with distances from 5K to half marathon, aid stations on course, and pizza at the finish. Series bundles include shirts, awards, and a 250 runner cap.

A trail event in Huntsville offering 5K and 10K distances as the first race of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, capped at 400 runners with cupless race policy, aid stations, packet pickup, course views and on-site pizza at the finish.

A low-key trail event at Lula Lake Land Trust near Chattanooga offering an easy 5K and a more technical 15K with rope sections and a descent to Lula Falls. Hikers welcome; proceeds benefit the land trust.

An overnight 50-mile loop race at Hoover Sports Park East where runners complete twenty 2.5-mile laps. A central aid station serves each lap, pacers are allowed, and finishers within 16 hours receive a custom belt buckle.

Trail races through a private deer preserve in Altoona, AL offer 2, 4 and 10 mile options. The 10 mile includes three shooting stations with time penalties and is limited to 50 participants.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.

A self-reliant 314-mile road race from a Mississippi River ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, run across highways and backroads in July. No aid stations or crew vehicles; optional pre-race bus and hotel logistics are available.

Trail races of 4 and 8 miles at Monte Sano State Park with aid stations, a cupless policy, and finishing shirts and awards. The event is the second race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series and is limited to 400 runners.

A 5‑mile and 10‑mile trail run at Monte Sano State Park with bluff views, creek crossings, aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400-runner cap; part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series.

Trail running at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga on August 1, 2026, with a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft trails. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) supporting nature trails.

A night trail race at Frog Pond Overlook near Anniston, Alabama, on dirt and gravel forest roads. Distances range from a 10K out-and-back to a four-loop 100K; course direction alternates yearly and aid stations and handmade finisher amulets..