Trail Running calendar near Hoover 2026-2027

A 2 mile cross country time trial at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama on July 21, 2026. Separate boys, girls, and open heats with individual entry fee $20 and team discounts for groups of five or more.

Hotter 'N Hell at Oak Mountain State Park offers 9 mile and 18 mile trail laps that climb Double Oak Mountain and descend into Peavine Gorge, with creek crossings, Peavine Falls, mandatory water and electrolyte requirements.

Boot Scootin' Boogie 5K at Montgomery Whitewater on August 1, 2026, is a multi-terrain 5K with a $35 entry that includes a T shirt if registered by July 20, a post race beverage, and a mechanical bull ride; awards follow the race.

Night trail races in Anniston, AL featuring 100K, 50K, 25K and 10K on dirt and gravel forest roads around Frog Pond Overlook. Aid stations, handmade finisher amulets, and a Double Down coin for consecutive 100K finishes.

A rugged 5K trail race at Oak Mountain State Park that climbs and descends about 1,100 feet over 3.1 miles on single-track trails including Blue Trail, Outback Highway, and Eagles Nest. Awards include King and Queen, and runners under 40 mi..

A looped trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with long, steep climbs, mandatory water carry and aid stations at miles 4.83 and 7.84; options include a 10.76 mile lap or a two-lap 21.12 mile course.

A backyard Last Zombie Standing event on August 29, 2026 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. Runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour and the last person to complete an additional lap is the winner; field limited to 100.

A two hour loop challenge on the Oneonta High School cross country course where runners complete as many 1.35 mile loops as possible. Registration is free and donations at packet pickup support Oneonta High School Cross Country.

A looped endurance event in Birmingham's Railroad Park where runners repeat an approximately 0.78 mile circuit with progressively shorter cutoffs until they stop or miss a cutoff. Awards go to the last three men and women and a portion of f..

Point to point trail races on the Pinhoti Trail and Sylaward Trails near Sylacauga, AL, with 50 mile, 50K, and 25K options, aid stations, bus transport, camping at Lake Howard, and finisher medals.

Trail 5K and 10K in Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson AL with a 125 runner cap, on-trail terrain beside the creek, post race pancakes and mimosas, and an optional tubing Splash Challenge at the finish.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors carry a 20-pound kettlebell on each one-mile loop under decreasing time limits. Only those who complete the final lap receive medals and the fastest top-three men and women win..

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

A USATF certified, timed multi day event on a paved 1.00203 mile loop in Veteran's Park Alabaster, Alabama. Options span 6 to 72 hours with 24 hour aid, chip timing, cupless aid station, and finisher medals plus 100 and 200 mile buckles.

A Halloween themed night trail race at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL on October 24, 2026, offering 13 mile and 6 mile loop courses with aid or water stops, awards, post race refreshments, and required headlamp and hydration.

Trail races and a family Halloween hike take place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham on October 31, 2026, with marathon and half marathon races acting as XTERRA World Championship qualifiers.

Coldwater Trail Race is a multi day mountain bike and trail running event at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, Alabama on October 30 to November 1, 2026. Races include 40 mile and 17 mile MTB events plus 50K and 25K trail runs with weekend ac..

Pinhoti 100 is a point to point 100 mile trail race in the Sylacauga, Alabama area on November 7, 2026. The route runs through Talladega National Forest with multiple aid stations and a 32 hour limit.

A backyard Last Runner Standing at Lake Lurleen Park where runners complete a 4 mile loop each hour until they stop. Male and female winners are crowned, and runners may continue unofficially to pursue personal records.

A trail event at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve offering 6 Miler, Half Marathon and Full Marathon on a 6.4 mile loop course. Two aid stations support multiple loops and the field is limited to 200 runners.