Trail Running calendar near Jacksonville 2026-2027

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 at Red Top Mountain State Park offering 8.85 miles and 3.1 miles on marked park trails, capped at 325 entries with on-site awards and multiple water stations.

A summer trail event at West Point Lake on July 25, 2026 featuring a Last Man Standing format of repeated 5K loops and a 50K race of ten 5K laps on the Turkey Run Trail.

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with 9 and 18 mile options, steep climbs, a route through Peavine Gorge, and an extra aid station near Peavine Falls; field size is limited and heat is an important factor to plan for.

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.

A night trail event in Anniston, AL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K on looped dirt and gravel forest roads. The course has staffed aid stations, a cupless policy, limited entry of 200 spots, and support for Talladega National Forest.

A trail 5k at Oak Mountain State Park featuring rugged terrain and significant elevation change. The event takes place on a Saturday in August. Registration is available.

Trail races of 10 mile and 20 mile distance at Oak Mountain State Park with mountain aid stations and a mandatory water-carry requirement; Tailwind is provided at the aid stations and student discounts are available.

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.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Sylacauga, AL with 50 mile and 50K point-to-point courses across Horn and Rebecca Mountains, marked aid stations, bus transport from Lake Howard, camping at the finish, and timed cutoffs for each distance..

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..

Trail runs at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL on September 26. The 10k and 5K are limited to 125 entries; post-race activities include pancakes, mimosas, an optional waterfall tubing splash, and awards.

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

A 50K elimination race of 31 one-mile loops at Oak Mountain State Park where each lap must be run while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Time limits shrink each lap and only those who complete lap 31 earn medals and are eligible for top priz..

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.

Challenge scenic single and double track trails at Red Top Mountain State Park in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run, with 7.5 and 3.8 mile options. Presented by Chateau Elan and limited to 275 runners, this is trail racing at its finest.

A trail festival in Pelham Alabama with marathon and half marathon qualifiers for the 2027 XTERRA Trail World Championship, plus a 10K and a family Halloween hike. The weekend includes live music, local vendors, and social events.

A point to point 100-mile trail race on the Pinhoti Trail in Talladega National Forest, with a 32-hour time limit, multiple aid stations, and a finish at Lake Howard in Sylacauga, Alabama.

At Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, AL, this trail event offers 5K and 15K routes that include a lit cave segment. Aid stations are provided and both races are capped at 300 participants.