Trail Running calendar near Guntersville 2026-2027

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.

The Wild Thangs Trail Series features four summer trail runs in the Huntsville mountains. Each event offers two distances, with scenic bluff views and creek crossings. Pizza awaits all finishers, and series registrants get a shirt and plaqu..

Kick off the Wild Thangs Trail Series with the Big Foot Trail Run in Huntsville, Alabama. Choose from a scenic 5K or 10K course featuring bluff views and creek crossings. It's a cupless race with on-course aid stations and series bundle dis..

Explore the trails at Lula Lake Land Trust in this low-key social race. Choose between a gentle 5K or a challenging 15K featuring a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls. Proceeds support land conservation.

Run through the night at the Night Howler 50. This 50-mile race on a 2.5-mile loop begins at sunset, with a 16-hour cutoff to earn a finisher's belt buckle. An aid station and pacing support are available on the course.

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.

The Vol State is a 314 mile, self supported journey on foot from Missouri to Georgia. With no aid stations or crew support, runners must navigate the July heat and find their own supplies. It's a true test of self reliance across the Americ..

The Jackalope Trail Run offers 8-mile and 4-mile courses through the scenic trails of Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville. As part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, runners can enjoy mountain views, creek crossings, and post-race pizza. It..

Event Information The Skunk Ape Trail Run offers two distances: a 5 mile run and a 10 mile run. It is the third event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. The race is held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. The total number of par..

Run through the wooded trails of Enterprise South Nature Park near Chattanooga. Choose between a fast 10K or a half marathon that explores remote areas. The event supports local trail conservation.

About the Race In The Heat Of The Night is a trail running event held in Anniston, Alabama. The course is a loop on maintained dirt and gravel forest roads within the Talladega National Forest, surrounded by woods and near the Pinhoti Trail..

The Chupacabra Trail Race is the final race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, held at Monte Sano State Park. Runners can choose a 10K or half marathon on a scenic course with creek crossings and bluff views. All participants get a series t-s..

The Oli Via trail races in Chattanooga offer a half marathon and 5K on entirely dirt courses. With significant elevation gain on both distances, it's a challenging event suited for runners and hikers meeting specific pace requirements. The..

Celebrate 20 years at the Twisted Ankle Trail Race in Georgia's Sloppy Floyd State Park. This special edition features a unique 20-mile option alongside classic distances from a 5K to a half marathon. All proceeds support the park.

This unique 5K runs through Cathedral Caverns State Park. Participants enter the cave after 1.9 miles for an illuminated out and back section. The event features wave starts, a finisher medal for all, and a constant cool temperature inside..

Join the F5 Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile at Hays Farm Park Run in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. Scenic trails around the pond, a certified half marathon, family fun, fitness pop ups, food trucks and a community bike ride make it a festi..

The Darter Dash is a 5K and 10K trail run through the scenic Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. After the race, cool off with an optional tube ride down a waterfall and enjoy a pancake breakfast. All proceeds benefit the preserve's educational p..