Trail Running calendar near Pelham 2026-2027

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 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.

A night trail event in Anniston, AL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K on looped dirt and gravel forest roads. The course has staffed aid stations, a cupless policy, limited entry of 200 spots, and support for Talladega National Forest.

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..

Trail runs at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, AL on September 26. The 10k and 5K are limited to 125 entries; post-race activities include pancakes, mimosas, an optional waterfall tubing splash, and awards.

A 50K elimination race of 31 one-mile loops at Oak Mountain State Park where each lap must be run while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Time limits shrink each lap and only those who complete lap 31 earn medals and are eligible for top priz..

A trail festival in Pelham Alabama with marathon and half marathon qualifiers for the 2027 XTERRA Trail World Championship, plus a 10K and a family Halloween hike. The weekend includes live music, local vendors, and social events.

A point to point 100-mile trail race on the Pinhoti Trail in Talladega National Forest, with a 32-hour time limit, multiple aid stations, and a finish at Lake Howard in Sylacauga, Alabama.

Trail races at Oak Mountain State Park using new backcountry sections and the Belcher Tract, with distances from 25K to 100 miles, regular aid stations, and specific shirt and registration deadlines.