Trail Running calendar near Guntersville 2026-2027

The Southern States 200 & 100 is a multi-day ultramarathon traversing Georgia and Alabama. Runners must navigate with a GPX device and carry mandatory safety gear. The event has a structured policy for refunds, transfers, and potential date..

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..

Run the country's longest paved trail at the Chief Ladiga 100 in Jacksonville, Alabama. Choose from four distances, including a 100-mile out-and-back course through scenic wetlands and farmlands. Enjoy crew-friendly support and a festive fi..

General Information The Blue Heron Hundreds is an ultramarathon event held at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Mooresville, Alabama. The event includes distances of 100 miles, 100K, and 50K. A donation from the race will be made to the W..

Experience the natural beauty of North Alabama with a 5K, 10K, or 25K run on forgiving dirt and gravel trails. Support the development of a regional greenway while enjoying a scenic course through local farms and forests.

Run miles along the scenic rim trails of Franklin State Forest overlooking the coves. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 100 miler, each with its own elevation challenge and official finish time. Unique awards include ste..

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.

This annual trail event on Alabama's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers 50K, 25K, and 10K distances. Runners will experience flowing single-track through the Talladega National Forest. All finishers receive a medal, with awards for top performers.

Celebrating its 20th year, the Scenic City Trail Race features a 6.65-mile loop course on Stringers Ridge. Runners choose between a half marathon or marathon distance. All proceeds support local trail conservation through Wild Trails.

The Smoke Rise Trail Run features half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on the scenic trails of Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville. All finishers get a medal, and it's a cupless event requiring your own hydration. The race is capped at 250..

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..

Run through Palisades Park on a trail and road course with distances from 5K to 20K. A unique feature is the optional tower climb to collect your finisher's medal at the top. The event supports local cross country and park initiatives.

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.

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.