Trail Running calendar near Pelham 2025-2026

Race to the Lake in Pelham, Alabama, is a 10-mile trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park. The course is a challenging lollipop-shaped route featuring about 2,000 feet of vertical gain, traversing some of Alabama’s best single-track trails. Starting and finishing at the Lakeside pavilion..

The FARM Barn Burner is a trail running event held in Birmingham, Alabama, offering both a half marathon and a 10K race. The courses start at Dunnavant Valley Fields and feature scenic routes along the Dunnavant Valley Greenway, Yellow Leaf Creek, and several trails including the Waterfalls trail an..

Delirium in Anniston, AL, is a unique trail running event featuring two distances: a challenging 32K and a 15K. The 32K race requires runners to complete four distinct loops—Bomb Dog, Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and Papa Bear—in any order, returning to the start/finish to check in after each. The course i..

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...

The BTC Peavine Falls Run is a celebrated annual event held on July 4th in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama. This 8.2-mile race has become a local tradition, attracting participants who prefer a more intimate running experience compared to larger city races. The event offers a scenic course..

The Shiner Ridge Revival is a 7.4-mile trail run held in Pelham, Alabama, on Double Oak Mountain, an area historically known for moonshine during Prohibition. Taking place on July 4th, the race features a challenging course that culminates at King's Chair, one of Alabama’s most iconic overlooks. Par..

The Hotter N' Hell Trail Run is a challenging trail race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Featuring 9- and 18-mile distances, the course includes climbs to the top of Double Oak Mountain and descents into Peavine Gorge, with an aid station near Peavine Falls. The race is part of t..

In the Heat of the Night is a unique night trail running event held in Anniston, Alabama, featuring distances of 10K, 25K, 50K, and 100K. The race takes place on a loop course through the Talladega Forest roads and the scenic Pinhoti Trail, starting at Frog Pond Overlook. The terrain consists of mai..

The Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race, held in Pelham, Alabama at Oak Mountain State Park, offers challenging 20-mile and 10-mile trail runs. Known for its difficult course and hot conditions, the race requires participants to carry at least 15 to 20 ounces of water or electrolyte drink at all times..

The Zombie Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The race features a challenging 4.167-mile loop with approximately 500 feet of elevation gain and loss. Participants must complete each loop within one hour, with a new loop starting every hou..

The Rebecca Mountain 50 Mile and 50K are point-to-point trail races held in Sylacauga, Alabama, featuring the scenic Pinhoti Trail across Horn Mountain. The 50-mile race covers 50 miles with about 5,171 feet of elevation gain, starting at Porter’s Gap and finishing at Lake Howard, while the 50K foll..

The Darter Dash, hosted by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, is an annual 5K and 10K trail race held in Pinson, Alabama. Set amidst the scenic Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, the course features moderate elevation and runs alongside the creek, with a short paved sect..

The Lake Yahou 50K is a trail running event held in Anniston, Alabama, featuring three race distances: 50K, 10 miles, and 5.5 miles. The course consists mainly of runnable, non-technical single-track dirt trails with some rocky and rooty sections, offering a natural but accessible challenge. The 50K..

The Endless Mile is an ultrarunning event held at Veteran's Park in Alabaster, Alabama, featuring a USATF-certified 1.00203-mile paved loop course. Participants can choose from multiple race durations including 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72-hour events, as well as marathon and 50K distances. The course is f..

The Halloween Havoc Half Marathon is a festive night trail race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Featuring two looped distances—13 miles and 6 miles—the course offers a mix of challenging hills, smooth single track, and jeep roads. Runners benefit from aid stations located halfway..

The Pinhoti 100, held in Sylacauga, Alabama, is a premier 100-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon and a Western States qualifier for 2026. Starting in Heflin, AL, the course traverses the pristine Pinhoti single track trail, covering 83 miles of single track, 17 miles of jeep roads, and 2 miles..

The Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique endurance race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants run a one-mile loop carrying a 20-pound kettlebell, completing up to 31 laps totaling 31 miles (50K). Each lap must be finished within a decreasing time limit, with rest allowed betwe..

The XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest, held in Pelham, Alabama, is a dynamic trail running event featuring two main race distances: a 35K full-distance and a 15K half-distance, both serving as qualifiers for the XTERRA World Championship. Set in the rugged and scenic Oak Mountain State Park, the courses..

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..

The Blood Rock 100 is an ultramarathon event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, featuring multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 55K, and 25K. The races take place on the Belcher Tract, a scenic Forever Wild property with trails passing Summit Lake, Demopolis Lake, a..