Trail Running calendar near Guntersville 2026-2027

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.

Oli Kai is a timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga offering 3, 6, and 9 hour options on a 2.1 mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The weekend includes camping, a campfire concert, and a follow up 5K or..

Trail races on dirt in Chattanooga include a half marathon and shorter distances with substantial climbing, set pace and cutoff requirements for hikers, and post race snacks and beverages.

Trail races at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville GA on Sep 12, 2026, include a 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20 mile with two trips up Becky's Bluff; the event marks 20 years of donating proceeds to the park.

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

A capped trail run at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve offering 5k and 10k options, a pancake breakfast with mimosas, an optional waterfall tubing Splash Challenge, and awards; proceeds support the preserve's educational programs.

A backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville AL on a measured 4.167 mile loop with traditional hourly starts. Runners must be in the starting corral at each horn and the last runner to complete a loop is the winner.

Trail races at Lake Yahou in Anniston, AL on October 10, 2026 feature 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile options on mostly non technical single track, a cupless policy, aid stations, finisher rocks and awards for top finishers.

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with courses on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings are held at the Crash Pad with beer provided by Oddstory Brewing Company.

A 20-mile loop on the Perimeter Trail around the University of the South with three aid stations, scenic overlooks, and a post-race gathering at Shenanigans Sewanee. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Perimeter Trail Fund.

A trail race in Huntsville on October 18, 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and 10K distances, included hoodie, medal and post-race meal; the event is cupless and uses low-traffic trails.

A weekend trail running event at McMullen Cove featuring a certified 5K climb and 25K and 50K trail races with notable landmarks, aid stations, awards, and a new Ruck Division.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K on scenic routes, with timed and untimed options, dog aid stations, post-run local beer and vendors, and proceeds benefiting Reflection Riding.

A community race along the Tennessee River Walk in Chattanooga offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options. Veterans race free and active duty entry is $15; all courses are out and back with water stations about every 1.5 miles.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with aid stations and add-ons. Proceeds support trail building and conservation.

5K and 15K trail races at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville Alabama feature a lit cave out and back in the final 1.2 miles. Aid stations are supplied and all finishers receive a shirt and medal.