Trail Running calendar near Hoover 2025-2026

Thunder Kiss 100M/100K and 20 Miler is an ultramarathon event held at Double Oak Park near Birmingham, Alabama. The race offers three distances: a 100-mile course consisting of 5 to 20-mile loops with 12,500 feet of elevation gain and loss, a 100K with 3 loops and 7,500 feet of elevation change, and..

The Southern States 200 is a unique, point-to-point mountain trail ultramarathon held in the southeastern U.S., following the Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton, Georgia to Mt. Cheaha, Alabama's highest peak. Covering 203.1 miles with nearly 28,000 feet of elevation gain, runners have 100 hours to compl..

The Oak Mountain 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held annually at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, the state's largest park. The 50K course features approximately 3,600 feet of elevation gain, running through forested hills and mostly single-track trails, including two climbs to the to..

The Chief Ladiga 100 is a southern springtime ultramarathon held annually in Jacksonville, Alabama, set for April 11, 2026. This event offers multiple distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon. The 100-mile race features a fast, crew-friendly course along the scenic Chief Ladiga Trail..

The Race to the Tower Trail Run takes place in Palisades Park, Oneonta, Alabama, offering distances of 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K. The course combines half park road and half improved trail, featuring scenic routes through the park with multiple loops depending on the distance. A unique aspect is the opt..

The Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile ultramarathon held at Hoover Sports Park East in Hoover, Alabama. Starting at sunset, runners tackle a 2.5-mile loop course that includes flat terrain with minor inclines, a bridge crossing over the Cahaba River, and wooded trails accessed via stairs..