Trail Running calendar near Montgomery 2026-2027

Join a trail run at the Alabama Nature Center with a fun twist. The event features a standard 5k and a 1-mile Yeti Dash where costumes are required to win medals. Stay for music, food, and family activities after the races.

A 10K and 5K through Russell Forest near Lake Martin on February 28, 2026, on a certified sand, clay and gravel course. The race benefits the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation and finishes near The Stables with a Grits Bar and liv..

Event Overview The ASF 5K, officially called the ASF 5.56K Run, takes place in Hoover, Alabama. The event supports the Alabama SWAT Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by current SWAT officers. Course Details The route is a 5.56 km..

Trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on March 7, 2026. Choose a single 3 mile lap or two laps for 6 miles; each lap gains about 450 feet and features shaded single track and a ridge climb.

Thunder Kiss presents 100-mile, 100K, and 20-mile trail races on Alabama's scenic single track. The course at Double Oak Park features ridge running and a waterfall. All distances have a generous 36-hour cutoff.

A 5K trail run at Lagoon Park in Montgomery on March 21, 2026, benefiting maintenance and upgrades to the park trails. The event includes post race refreshments, awards for multiple age groups, and discounted registration for first responde..

A trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on March 28, 2026 offering a 50K with about 3,600 feet of climbing, a 25K, and a 6 mile option across single track trails, waterfalls, and ridge views.

Trail ultramarathon at Russell Lands on Lake Martin in Alexander City, AL with 50 mile and 50K options. The course uses a 25.09 mile loop with runnable trails, multiple aid stations, and a notable climb at Heaven Hill.

A riverside trail event in Valley Alabama offering 12 hour and 6 hour timed formats, a 5K, and an Ice Cream Mile. Recorded results, finisher awards, and a $100 bonus for a new 12 hour course record.

A trail fundraiser at Oak Mountain State Park featuring a 10K, a 12 hour challenge, and a free 0.5 mile kids run. Proceeds beyond basic expenses benefit a nonprofit supporting families affected by childhood cancer.

A Saturday Memorial Day weekend trail event at Belcher Tract near Oak Mountain State Park offering 6 and 12 mile courses that pass three lakes, include notable elevation gain, and are chip-timed with ankle tags.

Race to the Lake is a 10 mile single track trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on June 7, 2026, with about 2k of vertical gain and one unmanned aid station near the halfway point.

Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile race starting at sunset. Runners tackle a flat 2.5-mile loop course in Hoover, Alabama, aiming to finish within 16 hours. This lap-style event requires a headlamp and offers a belt buckle for al..

A long-running Fourth of July event at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, hosted by the Birmingham Track Club. The 2026 event features an 8.2 mile run, a race shirt for registrants, and is part of the BTC Race Series.

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.

The Southern Fried 50/50 will take place in Columbus on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run between 25 and 50 miles.

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 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..