Trail Running calendar near Montgomery 2025-2026

The Chewacla Cha Cha is a trail running event held at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama. It features scenic single-track trail loops with two distance options: a 5K and a 10K. The race is part of the Southern Singletrack Trail Series and benefits the Valley Rescue Mission.Participants enjoy a c..

The Endless Mile is a multi-day ultramarathon at Veteran’s Park in Alabaster, Alabama (7305 Highway 119). It offers 72-, 48-, 24-, 12-, and 6-hour options, plus a Marathon and a 50K, run on a USATF-certified loop of 1.00203 miles. The flat, asphalt, lighted course winds through woods and around lake..

Halloween Havoc Half Marathon is a Halloween-themed night trail race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Distance options are 13 miles or 6 miles, run as loop courses through hills, single-track, and jeep roads. The 13-mile course has one full aid station at halfway; the 6-mile has a..

The Pinhoti 100 is an annual premier 100-mile ultramarathon held in Sylacauga, Alabama, traversing the scenic Pinhoti Trail through the Talladega National Forest. This point-to-point race starts at Pine Glen Campground near Heflin and finishes at the Sylaward Trail Head at Lake Howard. The course fe..

Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique endurance challenge held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The 50K competition consists of 31 one-mile laps around a loop, with each lap carried out while holding a 20-pound kettlebell. Runners must complete every lap within a decreasing time limit or be..

The Standing Boy Trail Festival, held in Columbus, Georgia, offers a variety of trail running distances including a 50K, 10 miler, 5 miler, and a unique Canicross 5 miler. The event takes place on the beautifully designed Standing Boy Trails, featuring smooth, flowing single-track paths along the Ch..

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest unfolds at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, and centers on two XTERRA World Championship Qualifier trail races: the 35K “The Mullet” and the 15K “The Half Mullet,” along with a Family Hike 5K. The rugged course blends fast, flowing singletrack with backcountr..

Death by 5k Oak Mountain is a unique 24-hour running challenge held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants must complete ten 5k runs spaced 2.5 hours apart, starting near the Dogwood Pavilion at the South Trailhead. The course loops counterclockwise from the Lake Trail to Rattle..

Blood Rock 100 is a Southeastern Trail Runs event at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. All races—Blood Rock 100, 50 Mile, 50K, and 25K—run on the Belcher Tract (Forever Wild property) and traverse lakes including Summit Lake, Demopolis Lake, and Belcher Lake (the 100/50/50K routes pass Bel..

Small Town Christmas 34 Hour is an ultramarathon in Valley, Alabama, near the Chattahoochee River and Shawmut Airport. Runners tackle a 2-mile loop for up to 34 hours, embracing a small-town holiday atmosphere. The course follows the riverbank, offering a repeatable loop for endurance pacing.The rac..

Run Undead Ultra Trail Party, hosted by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The endurance event offers a flat, fast 5-mile loop used for multiple distance options: 25K (3 loops), 50K (6 loops), 50 miles (10 loops), 100K (12 loops), and 100 miles (20 loops)...

The Russell Forest Run is an annual running event held at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin, Alabama, featuring certified 10K and 5K courses. The scenic routes traverse sand, clay, and gravel roads designed for runners, bicycles, and electric cars, passing landmarks like Kob’s Knob and Heaven Hill..

The Gambler Last Man Standing is held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. It’s a lap-style ultra on a two-mile loop, mostly trails with a few road sections and a lake-view stretch, about 183 feet of elevation per lap. Each lap must be completed in under 40 minutes, with eliminations until..

Thunder Kiss 100M/100K and 20 Miler, staged by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Double Oak Park near Birmingham, Alabama (Sterrett area). The event offers three distances: a 100-mile race, a 100K, and a 20-mile loop. The 100M is five to six 15- to 20-mile loops with about 12,500 feet of gain/loss;..

Oak Mountain 50K, held in Pelham, Alabama, runs through Oak Mountain State Park—the largest state park in Alabama. The event marks the 25th annual Oak Mountain 50K and offers 50K and 25K distances, the second-oldest 50K in Alabama. Runners traverse forested hills on mostly single-track trails with t..

The Lake Martin 100 is an ultra trail running event held in Alexander City, Alabama, featuring 100-mile, 50-mile, and 27-mile race options. The course consists of three 25-mile loops primarily on single-track trails (75%) with some double-track carriage paths and gravel roads, avoiding paved roads e..

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party is a fun, multi-distance trail running event held in Valley, Alabama, along the Chattahoochee River near Shawmut Airport. The program features 12-hour and 6-hour timed ultras and a 5K with a river-view trail feel. Participants can test endurance or enjoy a social run,..

The Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile ultramarathon held at Hoover Sports Park East in Hoover, Alabama. Starting at sunset, runners tackle a 2.5-mile loop course featuring flat terrain with minor inclines, crossing a bridge over the Cahaba River and descending stairs into wooded trails...