Trail Running calendar near Huntsville 2026-2027

Trail trail race at Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville, AL offering a half marathon (two loops), 10K and 5K. The event is capped at 250 runners, is cupless, and includes a tri-blend shirt and finisher medal.

The Run to the MAX for Mental Health will take place in Gadsden on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run through Palisades Park on a trail and road course with distances from 5K to 20K. A unique feature is the optional tower climb to collect your finisher's medal at the top. The event supports local cross country and park initiatives.

This 13th annual trail run in Trussville offers Alabama's only 8K trail race. Starting and finishing at the Senior Citizens Center, it supports the Troy Ellis Foundation.

A four-race trail series around Huntsville, Alabama from June through August offering short and long distances, spectator-friendly mountain courses, aid stations and a series t-shirt. Series bundles are capped at 250 entries and include fin..

Trail 5K and 10K near Huntsville Alabama with bluff views, creek crossings and staffed aid stations. The event is cupless, capped at 400 runners, and includes a t shirt and finisher award.

Explore the trails at Lula Lake Land Trust in this low-key social race. Choose between a gentle 5K or a challenging 15K featuring a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls. Proceeds support land conservation.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.

Vol State is a self-supported 314 miles road ultramarathon from a Mississippi ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, held July 9-19, 2026. Entrants must check in twice daily and can choose optional pre-race bus and hotel logistics.

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses with scenic bluffs, creek crossings, multiple aid stations, and a cupless policy requiring a reusable cup or handheld bottle.

Trail races of 5 Mile and 10 Mile take place at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL. The event is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400 runner cap.

The Still Hollow Trail Race will take place in Chattanooga on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 10K and half marathon options, scenic bluff views, creek crossings, and aid stations. The event is cupless and limited to 400 runners, with shirts and finisher awards for participants.

The Oli Via will take place in Chattanooga on Sunday 6 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

The Twisted Ankle Trail Race returns to Sloppy Floyd State Park in September 2026. Choose from a 5K, 10-mile, half marathon, or a special 20-mile challenge. It’s a scenic trail run benefiting the local state park.

This unique 5K runs through Cathedral Caverns State Park. Participants enter the cave after 1.9 miles for an illuminated out and back section. The event features wave starts, a finisher medal for all, and a constant cool temperature inside..

Join the F5 Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile at Hays Farm Park Run in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. Scenic trails around the pond, a certified half marathon, family fun, fitness pop ups, food trucks and a community bike ride make it a festi..

The Darter Dash is a 5K and 10K trail run through the scenic Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. After the race, cool off with an optional tube ride down a waterfall and enjoy a pancake breakfast. All proceeds benefit the preserve's educational p..

The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race will take place in Lookout Mountain from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026. You can run between 18 and 60 miles.

A late-October trail event near Huntsville, AL offering marathon, half marathon and 10K. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; aid stations are cupless so bring a reusable bottle or cup.