Trail Running calendar near Hoover 2026-2027

Trail races at Guntersville State Park offering 50K, half marathon and 5K on single-track trails, a 350-runner cap, multiple aid stations and a reusable-cup policy.

A 5k trail run at Oak Mountain State Park featuring three on-course donut stations and a 3-mile loop with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing; post-race drinks and a finisher shirt and coffee mug are included.

A certified trail 5K in the hills of White Plains, Anniston, with electronic timing. Proceeds support the White Plains track teams and awards are given to overall and age-group finishers.

Join a trail run at the Alabama Nature Center with a fun twist. The event features a standard 5k and a 1-mile Yeti Dash where costumes are required to win medals. Stay for music, food, and family activities after the races.

A 10K and 5K through Russell Forest near Lake Martin on February 28, 2026, on a certified sand, clay and gravel course. The race benefits the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation and finishes near The Stables with a Grits Bar and liv..

A 50K point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama that finishes at the summit of Cheaha Mountain. The course runs mostly on single-track through Talladega National Forest, includes six aid stations, and has a 9 hours 30 minutes tim..

Join the ASF 5K in Hoover for a 5.56k course that loops through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park and finishes at Brocks Gap Brewery. Night trail sections and heavy divisions with 35 lb vests add a fun challenge with only 300 spots.

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.

Thunder Kiss presents 100-mile, 100K, and 20-mile trail races on Alabama's scenic single track. The course at Double Oak Park features ridge running and a waterfall. All distances have a generous 36-hour cutoff.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

A 5K trail run at Lagoon Park in Montgomery on March 21, 2026, benefiting maintenance and upgrades to the park trails. The event includes post race refreshments, awards for multiple age groups, and discounted registration for first responde..

A trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on March 28, 2026 offering a 50K with about 3,600 feet of climbing, a 25K, and a 6 mile option across single track trails, waterfalls, and ridge views.

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 ultramarathon at Russell Lands on Lake Martin in Alexander City, AL with 50 mile and 50K options. The course uses a 25.09 mile loop with runnable trails, multiple aid stations, and a notable climb at Heaven Hill.

Multiple trail and paved race distances in Jacksonville AL on the Chief Ladiga Trail. The 100 mile is an out and back to Nathan Dean Park with aid stations roughly every eight miles.

Run through shaded, wooded trail sections of Five Mile Creek Greenway at the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Fultondale, Alabama on April 11, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy a scenic, supportive race day.

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.

Trail race in Trussville, AL with 5K, 5-mile and 10-mile options on mostly single-track trails. The course features switchbacks, two aid stations, a 125-competitor cap, and a recommendation for trail shoes.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Heflin AL featuring 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Courses run mainly on single-track through Talladega National Forest with aid stations and primitive camping.