Trail Running calendar near Hoover 2026-2027

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors run a one-mile loop 31 times while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Lap time limits shorten as the race goes on; finishers of lap 31 earn medals and can win custom kettlebell aw..

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

A timed multi hour loop event at Veterans Park in Alabaster on a USATF certified 1.00203 mile paved and lighted course. Options range from 6 to 72 hours plus Marathon and 50K with continual aid station food and chip timing.

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..

A 100 mile point to point trail race in Talladega National Forest near Sylacauga, Alabama, with extensive single track, varied terrain, 17 aid stations and a 32 hour time limit. Finishers of the 100 mile receive a buckle.

Backyard ultra at Lake Lurleen near Tuscaloosa, AL. Runners repeat a four mile loop each hour until they stop, with separate male and female last runner standing winners, on course aid and park amenities available.

Test your physical and mental endurance by running ten 5ks spaced 2.5 hours apart over 24 hours at Oak Mountain State Park. Complete this unique challenge to earn a custom coffin award and experience a sunset to sunrise trail loop.

Trail ultramarathons at Oak Mountain State Park from 16.6 miles to 101.8 miles over mostly single-track terrain, with aid stations every 5-7 miles, on-course food, and shirt deadlines in October and November.

A multi distance lap event at Oak Mountain State Park on December 31, 2025, mixing ultrarunning with round the clock music and a midnight ball drop. Distances ranged from 25K to 100 miles on a 5 mile loop.

A lap-based Last Man Standing event on a 2-mile loop at Oak Mountain State Park where each completed lap earns a $1 poker chip, cash-out milestones are available up to 100 miles, and the final solo finisher wins the pooled bucket.

A point-to-point 50K trail ultramarathon finishing at Cheaha State Park summit, run mostly on single-track through Talladega National Forest with six aid stations, on-course rules, and age-category awards.

A scenic 5K and 10K at Russell Crossroads on Lake Martin, Alabama, held February 27, 2027, with the 10K reaching viewpoints atop Heaven Hill; proceeds support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.

4 hour and 8 hour timed trail events at McClellan Bike Trails in Anniston, AL, run on a 4.1 mile single track loop with about 300 feet elevation per loop. The event features self serve and manned aid, a cupless policy, awards and shirts.

A point-to-point mountain trail endurance event on the Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton GA to Mt Cheaha, about 203 miles and 27,933 feet of climb, with staffed aid stations, a 100-hour cutoff, a training camp, and lodging options.

A trail event at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham Alabama offering 50K, 25K and a 6 mile route on single track with waterfalls, climbs and multiple aid stations. Park pass fees apply and time limits are enforced for each distance.