Trail Running calendar near Pelham 2026-2027

Join the Ultra Donut Dash 5k at Oak Mountain State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for a scenic 3 mile loop with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing and three mandatory donut stops. Celebrate after with coffee, mimosas and a finisher shirt and mug.

White Plains Chocolate 5K Saturday Feb 7 2026 in Anniston invites runners to a scenic trail through community hills, starting and finishing at White Plains HS. Proceeds support the track teams and the race includes timing and awards.

Join the Sadie Hawkins Shuffle 5K and Polar Plunge on February 14 at Montgomery Whitewater for a fun run and chilly plunge. Early registrants get an event shirt and all participants enjoy discounts on skating and the ropes course.

Join the Alabama Nature Center on Feb 21 for the Critter Crawl 5K trail run and a one mile Yeti Dash with costume required for medal eligibility. Enjoy music, food, vendors and family friendly fun while supporting ANC education programs.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

Mount Cheaha 50K finishes atop Cheaha Mountain, sending runners 50K of mostly single track on the Pinhoti through Talladega National Forest. Expect scenic overlooks, creek crossings and waterfalls for a rugged, rewarding trail day.

Join the ASF 5K in Hoover for a 5.56k course that loops through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park and finishes at Brocks Gap Brewery. Night trail sections and heavy divisions with 35 lb vests add a fun challenge with only 300 spots.

Take on the Tranquility Trail Run in Oak Mountain State Park on scenic 3 and 6 mile single track routes. Tackle climbs and shaded woodlands, then celebrate at the finish in this lively Southeastern Trail Series stop.

Thunder Kiss at Double Oak Park near Birmingham on Mar 14, 2026 offers rugged single track with ridge running, rocks, roots and a waterfall. Multiple distances from 20 mile to 100 mile for climbers and ultrarunners by Zombie Trail Races.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

Run Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on single track trails with 50K, 25K, and 6 mile options. Courses climb to Double Oak Mountain and pass scenic Peavine Falls and Shackleford Point for a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Run the Lake Martin 50/50 on April 4, 2026 at Russell Lands in Alabama, a scenic 25 mile loop with rolling hills and rocky terrain. Choose the 50 mile two lap challenge or the 50K and enjoy well stocked aid stations.

Join the fifth Chief Ladiga Race Weekend in Jacksonville AL with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and half marathon courses on scenic Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet trails. Shirts for all, a buckle for 100 mile finishers, plus food and music at finish..

Run through shaded, wooded trail sections of Five Mile Creek Greenway at the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Fultondale, Alabama on April 11, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy a scenic, supportive race day.

Take on the RDM Trail Race in Trussville, AL, offering 5 km, 5 mile and 10 mile on a technical single track loop with switchbacks and changing elevation. Field capped at 125; trail shoes recommended.

Rockin Choccolocco returns April 25, 2026 in Heflin, Alabama for scenic single track on the Pinhoti Trail through Talladega National Forest. Choose 50K, 25K, 10K or a kids run and finish at Cahulga Creek Park.

Run for Kids Challenge at Oak Mountain State Park is a trail fundraiser for Smile A Mile with a lakeside 10K, a kids half mile and a 12 hour challenge. Enjoy scenic loops and community spirit while supporting children with cancer.

Enjoy scenic park and improved trail terrain in the Race to the Tower, with distances from 5K to 20K to suit every runner. Finishers can climb the tower for a special medal and the race supports OHS Cross Country and Palisades Park.

Join the 13th annual Trussville Trail Run on May 16, 2026 for an energizing 8K through scenic trails at Trussville Sports Complex. Run for a cause as proceeds benefit the Troy Ellis Foundation.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Oak Mountain State Park's Belcher Tract in Pelham. Choose a scenic 6.76 mile or 12 mile course with climbs, timed ankle chips, awards, and a preview run.