Trail Running calendar near Huntsville 2026-2027

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, Alabama, run on a repeating 4.167 mile loop each hour. Trail loops move to an out-and-back on Spragins Hollow Road after dark, with shirts, caps, and a buckle..

A three day, approximately 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Daily cutoffs and a 15 minutes per mile fitness expectation apply and proceeds support Wild Tr..

A backyard ultra in team format at the Big Farm-Short Creek in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026. Only athletes qualified by silver ticket or by At-Large ranking may compete and the qualifying window closes August 15, 2026.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, featuring overlooks, lakes, and three aid stations; a portion of proceeds supports the Perimeter Trail Fund.

A trail running event in Huntsville, AL offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on low-traffic trails. Entry includes a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal, and aid stations are cupless.

Trail running weekend at McMullen Cove, Alabama offering a certified 5K plus 25K and 50K trail races with notable elevation gain. Proceeds support childhood cancer research and routes include landmark views and aid stations.

Trail running at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain with 50K, half marathon, 10K and a kids mile; proceeds fund trail building and maintenance.

Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL feature an out and back cave segment with decorative lighting and glow sticks, aid stations, a tri blend shirt, and a finisher medal.

A looped trail event at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL offering 50K, 20M, and 10M distances, cupless aid at the pavilion, strict bib and finish rules, and a 200-runner cap.

Trail races of 6.5, 10.2 and 20 miles on technical single track near Chattanooga, featuring river bluff views and wooded streams. Packet pickup is available Friday evening and race morning, with overall awards for top finishers.

A 3.5 mile cross country style loop on private farmland near Summerville, GA offering four hour and eight hour timed events, a single aid station, food trucks, porta-potties, and limited on-site merchandise for cash only.

Trail marathon, half marathon and a 13 mile ruck along the Fiery Gizzard Trail at Foster Falls State Park, featuring waterfalls, rock formations, ridge overlooks and technical descents.

Trail races at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, GA, with 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 5 mile courses featuring canyon descents, waterfall views and substantial elevation gain; participants receive a pint glass and beanie and longer dist..

The Holiday Hustle is a festive trail race on Chattanooga's Aetna Mountain, offering a 5K or 10K loop course with scenic views. Runners receive holiday swag and post-race pancakes in a family-friendly venue with playgrounds and pavilions. T..

Trail races of 5 mile and 10 mile at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville. The event opens the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, is cupless with aid stations, and includes a race shirt and finisher award.

A three race winter trail series at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL, offering short and long distances with aid stations, a series shirt and finisher awards, capped at 250 series entries.

Join this end of year 50K ultra marathon at John Hunt Running Park. Part of the Huntsville Slam series, this event offers a organized long distance challenge with a focus on safety and runner camaraderie.

A winter trail event at Monte Sano State Park offering a 10K and a half marathon with cupless rules, stocked aid stations, finisher awards and pizza at the finish; the field is limited to 400 runners.

A qualifying backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park where runners repeat a 4.167-mile loop each hour until one remains. The event includes crew access at the start/finish, awards for the last runner standing, and amenities for camping and nearb..

Snow Bull Endurance Runs at Camp Chet in Whitwell, TN uses a 6.5 mile loop with 1500 ft of gain per loop, offering a half marathon plus timed 6 hour and 12 hour events across forest, logging roads, and technical trail sections.