Trail Running calendar near Montgomery 2026-2027

A challenging 5K trail run or hike in Oak Mountain State Park. The technical course features creek crossings, rock scrambles, and a pass by Peavine Falls. It finishes with a fast section on West Ridge.

A trail event in Valley, AL offering 12-hour and 6-hour timed formats, a 5K along the river, and an Ice Cream Mile. Finisher awards include unique keepsakes and a cash prize for a new 12-hour course record.

A trail running fundraiser at Oak Mountain State Park with multiple distances including a 12 Hour Challenge and a 10K, plus a free kids half mile. Proceeds beyond basic expenses support Smile A Mile.

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL, offering 6 mile and 12 mile courses on Saturday, May 23. Packet pickup is available the day before and the morning of the race, and active military may run free.

Race to the Lake in Pelham, AL is a 10 mile lollipop trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with technical single track, steep climbs, about 2k vertical gain and one halfway aid station. Registration closes Jun 5 and a $5 cash park fee appli..

A 12 hour Last Man Standing loop run at Oxbow Meadows in Columbus GA where runners complete repeated 1 mile loops, race up to 50 miles, and face progressively shorter lap windows toward a final fastest lap.

An overnight 50-mile loop race at Hoover Sports Park East where runners complete twenty 2.5-mile laps. A central aid station serves each lap, pacers are allowed, and finishers within 16 hours receive a custom belt buckle.

Celebrate the 4th of July at Oak Mountain State Park with an 8.2 mile run through Central Alabama. Join the Birmingham Track Club for this long standing holiday tradition and enjoy beautiful park scenery.

A 7.4 mile trail run in Pelham, Alabama that reaches the King's Chair overlook on Double Oak Mountain; this is the third edition and includes race swag and a post-race party, with registration opening March 27, 2026.

A July 25, 2026 trail event at Turkey Run Trail, West Point Lake, featuring a Last Man Standing 5K-loop format and a ten-loop 50K. Entries capped at 100, with prizes, finisher medal, and race t-shirt.

Trail races at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, Alabama offering 9 and 18 mile routes with climbs through Double Oak Mountain and Peavine Gorge. Entry is limited to 300 runners and organizers highlight the need for hydration and electro..

A trail ultramarathon in Columbus, GA offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and riverwalk. Aid stations serve Southern foods and field size is capped at 100 runners.

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 at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL offering 20-mile and 10-mile courses on a difficult mountain route; runners must carry 15 to 20 oz of fluids and aid stations provide water and Tailwind.

A point-to-point trail event in Sylacauga, AL offering 50-mile, 50K and 25K options along the Pinhoti Trail with ridge views, multiple aid stations, set time limits, and camping at Lake Howard.

A 5K and 10K trail race at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama on September 13, 2026, featuring wooded singletrack, aid stations, a race shirt, and overall awards; proceeds benefit Valley Rescue Mission.

A three-day trail festival in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, a 10 mile loop race, a Canicross 10 mile event, and a 50K run made of three laps of the 10 mile course.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors run a one-mile loop 31 times while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Lap time limits shorten as the race goes on; finishers of lap 31 earn medals and can win custom kettlebell aw..

A timed multi hour loop event at Veterans Park in Alabaster on a USATF certified 1.00203 mile paved and lighted course. Options range from 6 to 72 hours plus Marathon and 50K with continual aid station food and chip timing.

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running festival with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and family-friendly hike options. The longer races are qualifiers for the world championship in Malta. The event includes a festive atmosphere with..