Trail Running calendar near Montgomery 2025-2026

Pinhoti 100 is a rugged 100 mile trail through Alabama's Talladega National Forest with mostly single track and a 32 hour cutoff. A Western States qualifier, it finishes at Sylaward Trail Head and awards buckles to finishers.

Take on the Kettlebell Kountdown at Oak Mountain State Park on Nov 1, 2025. Carry a 20 pound kettlebell around repeating one mile loops as time limits shrink in this elimination style 50K that rewards grit and strategy.

Hit the Standing Boy Trail Festival for scenic runs on a 10 mile loop with races from a 50K to a 5 miler and debut canicross. Finishers get a medal and festival socks while proceeds benefit the Standing Boy trail system.

Run rugged trails and see Peavine Falls at XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama on Nov 8, 2025. Take on 35K or 18K qualifiers or join family 5K events, then relax with bluegrass and local crafts.

Course The event uses the rolling terrain of an old golf course with significant elevation changes and varied surface types. The race begins with a steep cart path climb. A cross-tie run-up leads to an old tee box. The route also includes t..

Take on Death by 5k: ten 5 km races in 24 hours at Oak Mountain State Park with night running and short recovery windows. Expect hot meals, camping options, great camaraderie, and a custom coffin for finishers.

Blood Rock at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on December 5 to 7 2025 serves rugged single track and scenic lake views with course options from 25K to 100 mile. Aid stations every 5 to 7 miles and hot food overnight create a welc..

Take on a continuous 34 hours on a scenic two mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, Alabama. This festive ultrarun supports the town carousel and offers event t shirts for early registrants plus unique finisher awards.

Celebrate New Year at Oak Mountain with Run Undead Ultra, choosing from multiple ultramarathon distances on a flat 5 mile loop. Party with nonstop music, a midnight ball drop, karaoke, and finisher medals including a 100 mile buckle.

Run scenic riverwalks between Columbus GA and Phenix City AL at the Southern Freeze on Jan 24, 2026 with 25k, 50k and 50 mile options. Finish at Scofflaw Brewing and warm up with hearty aid station fare plus a beanie and finisher medal.

Run a certified 5K or 10K over scenic sand, clay and gravel roads around Lake Martin, starting and finishing at Russell Crossroads. Finish with a Grits Bar and live music and help support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.

The Gambler is a lap style last runner standing on a 2 mile loop at Oak Mountain State Park where each lap must be finished in 40 minutes. Earn poker chips each lap to cash out or push on for the Last Man Standing Bucket and a 100 mile buck..

Join the ASF 5K at Brocks Gap Brewing for a scenic loop through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park, including a dusk trail section that requires a headlamp. Limited to 300 runners, featuring heavy divisions with a 35 lb vest or ruck option.

Thunder Kiss on March 14 at Double Oak Park near Birmingham serves rugged single track with ridge running, rocks, roots and a waterfall. Choose 100 Mile, 100K or 20 Mile loops for a challenging, scenic trail day.

Tackle rugged single track trails and big views at the Oak Mountain 50K and 25K in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham AL on March 28, 2026. Expect challenging climbs, aid stations, a finisher medal and unforgettable scenery.

Run scenic single track around Lake Martin near Alexander City, AL the first weekend of April 2026. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K or 27 mile distances on 25 mile loops with full aid station support; register by March 31.

Take on scenic trails at Oak Mountain State Park with a family friendly kids half, a 10K, or a 12 hour endurance challenge. Run lakeside loops, grab event swag, and support Smile A Mile as the event has raised over $100,000 for kids.

Run riverside at Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party on May 9, 2026 at Shawmut Airport in Valley, AL along the Chattahoochee River. Options include 12 and 6 hour timed events, a 3.1 mile trail 5K, and the playful Ice Cream Mile where you eat fo..

Celebrate Memorial Day on May 23 at Belcher Tract with 6 or 12 mile trail courses around Belcher, Demopolis and Summit Lakes. Part of the Southeastern Trail Series, the scenic race features electronic ankle timing and on course hydration.

Run under the stars in the Night Howler 50, a 50 mile ultramarathon of twenty 2.5 mile laps at Hoover Sports Park that starts at sunset and sends runners through mostly dark trails. Bring a headlamp and your own cup, chase the 16 hour cutof..