Trail Running calendar near Heflin 2026-2027

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.

The Chewacla Cha Cha is a trail race in Alabama's Chewacla State Park, featuring 5K and 10K options on scenic singletrack. It's part of the Southern Singletrack series and benefits the Valley Rescue Mission. Runners receive a shirt and fini..

Dirt Circus comes to Atlanta for the first time with a free community festival. Join a casual group run, meet local race directors, and enjoy food and a raffle. The event is a celebration of the local trail running scene.

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..

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..

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

The Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique 50K elimination race in Alabama. Runners complete one-mile laps carrying a kettlebell, with decreasing time limits each loop. Only those finishing all 31 laps earn a medal, with custom kettlebells for th..

Explore the newly opened trails at Lake Yahou in Alabama. Choose from a 50K, 10-mile, or 5.5-mile loop course on runnable single-track. Finish with a unique hand-painted rock, music, and food.

Challenge scenic single and double track trails at Red Top Mountain State Park in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run, with 7.5 and 3.8 mile options. Presented by Chateau Elan and limited to 275 runners, this is trail racing at its finest.

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running festival with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and family-friendly hike options. The longer races are qualifiers for the world championship in Malta. The event includes a festive atmosphere with..

Event Overview This is the 19th annual Pinhoti 100, a point-to-point ultramarathon. It takes place in Sylacauga, Alabama, and Heflin, Alabama, on a course through the Talladega National Forest. Course Details The course is 100 miles long an..

Event Details The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run takes place at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. The event offers two distances: a 5K and a 15K. The course starts in a valley with views of mountains and fields. The final seg..

About the Race The Blood Rock 100 is a trail running event offering four distances: the 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K (31.18 miles), and 25K (16.62 miles) races. All events are part of the Southeastern Trail Runs series and take place within Oak M..

Run for a cause in Valley, Alabama. This 34-hour ultramarathon on a scenic 2-mile river loop supports the town's free holiday carousel tradition. Earn a unique finisher's award or a custom buckle for 100 miles.

Run through the scenic waterfalls and canyons of Cloudland Canyon State Park in Georgia. Choose from four trail distances, from a 5-miler to a 50-miler, each with its own unique lollipop-style loop. All runners receive a beanie and pint gla..

A long running tradition at FDR State Park near Pine Mountain, Georgia offering 19 and 40 mile courses on rocky single track and rolling hills. The well marked routes include stream crossings and support Georgia state parks.

Event Overview The Holiday Hootie-Hoo is a trail running event. It is the fourth and final race in the Southern Singletrack Trail Series. It will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at F.D.R. State Park on Pine Mountain in Georgia. Dis..