Trail Running calendar near Heflin 2026-2027

Event Overview The ASF 5K, officially called the ASF 5.56K Run, takes place in Hoover, Alabama. The event supports the Alabama SWAT Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by current SWAT officers. Course Details The route is a 5.56 km..

Trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on March 7, 2026. Choose a single 3 mile lap or two laps for 6 miles; each lap gains about 450 feet and features shaded single track and a ridge climb.

NACC's Race Around Red Top in Cartersville GA offers in-person and virtual 5k options including single- and two-dog canicross and a Dog Friendly 5k. Registered participants receive a race T-shirt and a finisher challenge coin.

The Thunder Kiss offers 100-mile, 100K, and 20-mile trail races on a looped single-track course at Double Oak Park, AL. Runners face rocky, root-filled terrain with significant elevation change and a waterfall, all within a 36-hour cutoff...

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..

This ultramarathon in Georgia's Sweetwater Creek State Park features 200-mile and 100-mile distances. Runners navigate a mix of trail loops with generous time limits. The event includes support like hot meals, sleep stations, and profession..

The 25th annual Oak Mountain 50K offers trail runs through Alabama's largest state park. Runners traverse forested hills past a 65-foot waterfall and the park's highest point. The event features 50K, 25K, and 6-mile distances on non-repeati..

This spring 5K in Carrollton takes place on the paved paths of Hobbs Farm Park Greenway. Proceeds support the Grimes Foundation, and awards are given across multiple age groups.

A 12-hour open-course ultra on an approximately 1-mile private loop at Whitewater Ranch near the Mulberry Fork. Individual and 2- or 4-person team formats, RFID chip timing, aid station, crew/camping sites, finisher medal and awards.

Trail runners head to Lake Martin in Alabama for the 50 mile and 50K races on April 4, 2026. The scenic course starts and finishes at Russell Crossroads.

A trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 offering 7.5 and 3.8 mile options with a 275 runner cap. The route uses single and double track on old fire road bed and awards medals by overall and age categories.

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..

Loop the scenic "Boot Top" trail at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Choose from 7K, 14K, or 21K distances on rocky, rolling singletrack. The small-field event supports a local charity and finishes with sweeping valley views.

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.

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 3-mile trail race kicks off the Root & Rise WellFest at the Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA in Woodstock. It includes a kids' fun run, and all proceeds support CORE Community School. After the run, enjoy the festival with food, music, and..

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.

Hit the trails at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth Georgia on April 25 2026 for the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run with 6.9 mile and 3.75 mile options. Tackle gravel grass and dirt trails and chase medals for top finishers.