Trail Running calendar near Huntsville 2025-2026
We have found 40 Trailruns within 80 miles of Huntsville. See below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 40 Trailruns within 80 miles of Huntsville. See below where and when you can find the races.
The Scenic City Trail Race, taking place in Chattanooga, TN, features both a marathon and a half marathon, set against the beautiful backdrop of Stringers Ridge. The course consists of a 6.65-mile loop, providing participants with a scenic running experience. Proceeds from the event benefit Wild Tra..
The "Run to the MAX" for Mental Health is a 5k trail run and fun walk taking place at Noccalula Falls Black Creek Trails in Gadsden, Alabama, on May 10, 2025. This event aims to raise awareness about mental health issues and support the nonprofit organization MAXimizing Mental Health, Inc., which pr..
The Smoke Rise Trail Run takes place at Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville, Alabama, offering a scenic trail running experience along Green Mountain. The event features three distances: a half marathon (two loops), a 10K, and a 5K, catering to both new and experienced trail runners. The race empha..
The Race to the Tower Trail Run, taking place in Oneonta, AL, offers a thrilling challenge for runners of all levels on May 17, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K, with the unique option to climb a tower for a finisher's medal. The course features a mix of pa..
The Big Foot Trail Run, held in Huntsville, Alabama, is the opening race of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, it offers 5K and 10K trail distances suitable for both new and experienced runners. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossings, waterfalls, and sever..
The Wild Thangs Trail Series is a summer trail running event held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. It features four races from June to August, offering both short and long distance options ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon. The courses showcase scenic mountain views, creek cros..
The Nature Calls Trail Race is a casual, low-cost event held at Lula Lake Land Trust near Chattanooga, TN, featuring both a 5K and 15K trail course. The 5K is designed to be accessible, while the 15K offers more challenging sections, including a rope segment and a trail leading to Lula Falls. Partic..
The Jackalope Trail Run, held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, is the second race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, it offers two distances: 4 miles and 8 miles. The event features scenic, spectator-friendly courses with bluff views, mountain scenery, creek..
The Vol State is a challenging 314-mile ultramarathon starting with a ferry ride across the Mississippi River from Missouri to Kentucky and finishing atop Sand Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Held in July, runners face intense heat and humidity as they traverse highways, backroads, hills, rivers, and..
The Skunk Ape Trail Run, held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, is part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, it offers 5-mile and 10-mile trail race options suitable for both new and experienced runners. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossin..
The Still Hollow Trail Race, held at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga, TN, offers a half marathon and a 10K race. Known as one of the fastest trail races in the Southeast, the course features wide, soft, and gently rolling pedestrian-only trails for the first half, ideal for both distance..
The Chupacabra Trail Race, held on August 16, 2025, in Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, Alabama, is the fourth event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. It offers two distances: a 10K and a half marathon, catering to both new and experienced trail runners. The course features scenic mountain views, c..
The Swinging Bridge Trail Run takes place at Tims Ford State Park in Winchester, Tennessee, offering both a 10K and a half marathon distance. Set in a stunning 2,200+ acre park with over 15 miles of single-track trails, the course features beautiful lake views, several bridge crossings, and a mix of..
The Bad Beard Events Oli Kai is a trail running race held at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Participants can choose from 3, 6, or 9-hour options, running or walking a 2.1-mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The event is suitable for all skill le..
Oli Via is a challenging running event taking place in Chattanooga, TN, featuring a half marathon and a 4.5-mile race, both conducted on dirt trails. The courses include significant elevation gains, with the half marathon featuring 2,444 feet of climbing and the 4.5-mile race having 731 feet. Partic..
The Guild 7 Trail Race is a challenging 7-mile trail event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The course follows the historic Guild-Hardy Trail, a well-maintained "truck" trail with a rich history dating back to the 1880s, originally built to serve passenger traffic to Lookout Mountain. The race featur..
The Misfit Mountain Athletics Fall Adventure Retreat is an exciting outdoor event taking place in Chattanooga, TN. This retreat offers a weekend filled with guided trail running and hiking, mountain biking, and various outdoor skills clinics, including navigation and cooking. Participants can expect..
The Darter Dash is an annual running event hosted by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, featuring both 5K and 10K races. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the event is limited to 125 participants, ensuring an intimate and enjoyable experience. Runners will navigate..
The Conquer the Cave 5K is a unique running event set in the scenic Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. Participants will experience a picturesque course that includes a thrilling 0.6-mile stretch through a cave, where they will receive glow sticks and enjoy decorative lighting. The..
Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is an exciting running event held in Bell Buckle, TN, known for its historic significance in the Backyard Ultra format. Participants will tackle a 4.1666667-mile loop, competing to be the last runner standing. This event offers a unique opportunity for runners to experien..