Trail Running calendar near Rogersville 2025-2026

The Conquer the Cave 5K is a unique running event held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. The scenic course begins in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and fields, leading runners into a spectacular 0.6-mile out-and-back section inside one of the Southeast's most impre..

The Go for the Gold Run Fest, held in McMullen Cove, Alabama, is a two-day running event featuring distances from a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run to challenging 25K and 50K trail races. The trail runs offer rugged single-track courses with significant elevation gains—over 2,500 feet for the 25K and 5,000 feet..

The Tomahawk Trail Endurance Challenge is a two-hour cross-country running event held at Oneonta High School in Oneonta, Alabama. Participants run as many loops as possible on a trail course featuring grass and hills, with regular running shoes recommended. The event supports the Oneonta High School..

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra, held in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, is the sport’s famous Last Runner Standing event. The course features 4.1667-mile laps at the historic site where Backyard Ultra began and the World Championship is decided. The event invites runners to test endurance in a setting describe..

The Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra takes place in Huntsville, Alabama at the Wade Mountain Preserve (Spragins Hollow Rd trailhead). The course features a 4.167-mile loop, starting with a short road out-and-back to clear the field, then single-track sections around Devils Race Track and connecting..

Running Scared 5K/13K in Huntsville takes place at Ditto Landing along the Tennessee River. The event offers Scaredy Cat 5K, Heart Pounding 13K, Deadly Double, and virtual options. The course is flat and fast, running along the river on a paved trail with start/finish at Ditto Landing.The Halloween-..

The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra will take place in Bell Buckle on Saturday 18 October 2025.

The Wade Mountain Marathon, held in Huntsville, Alabama, is North Alabama's only trail marathon, featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Set amidst scenic, low-traffic trails, the race takes place in late October, showcasing vibrant fall foliage and comfortable temperatures averaging b..

The Oak Park Challenge is a 7-mile trail running event held in Huntsville, Alabama, featuring a challenging course that ascends and descends Monte Sano Mountain. Starting from the Oak Park Trailhead, the race follows a lollipop route with approximately 1,000 feet of elevation gain, primarily on sing..

Lobsterfest 5K is a community running/walking event held in Huntsville, Alabama (35803) on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The 5K takes participants along the Aldridge Creek Greenway, starting from St. Thomas Episcopal Church, with a welcoming atmosphere suitable for all ages and fitness levels.Entrants..

Cathedral Caverns Trail Run is a RunningLane Events trail race held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. The course offers 5K and 15K distances, each capped at 300 runners. Runners start in a valley with views of mountains and fields, then traverse single-track trails; the last 1.2..

Dizzy Fifties, in its 22nd year, is a grassroots trail race at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. It offers three distances: a 50K (three ~10-mile loops with ~1,000 ft of climbing per loop and ~3,000 ft total gain), a 20-mile, and a 10-mile option. All distances follow the same figure-eig..

The Hill is a challenging multi-hour looped trail running event held in Petersburg, Tennessee. Participants choose to run for 3, 6, or 12 hours on a 3-mile trail that has previously been used only for horses. The course features a demanding 1,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, promising a tough an..

Frozen Yeti, the first event in RunningLane's Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, takes place in Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, Alabama. Runners choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile trail course featuring bluff views, creek crossings, and waterfalls. The race is cupless: participants must carry a han..

The Recover From The Holidays 50K is an ultramarathon event hosted by the Huntsville Track Club, held annually at John Hunt Running Park in Huntsville, Alabama. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a challenging post-holiday distance to kickstart their running year. The event emphasizes a supportiv..

The Frozen Trash Panda is a trail running event held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, it offers two race distances: a 10K and a half marathon. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossings, an..

The Huntsville Slam is a challenging endurance series hosted by the Huntsville Track Club in Huntsville, Alabama. It requires participants to complete four specific races between November and January: the Dizzy Fifties 50K, Rocket City Marathon, Recover from the Holidays 50K, and Mountain Mist 50K...

Singing River Runs takes place in Mooresville, Alabama and features 25K, 10K, and 5K races. The races start and finish at the Singing River House, running on packed dirt and gravel roads through Mooresville, including a stretch by 1818 Farms and along the river, under a tree canopy. The course is sh..

Blue Heron Hundreds is North Alabama’s ultra featuring 100-mile, 100K and 50K races at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge near Mooresville, Alabama. The course is a new 15.5-mile core loop run on soft crushed gravel and dirt roads through birding and wildflower viewing areas; the 100‑mile distance rep..

The Run The Rolling Hills Trail Race is an annual event held in Pulaski, Tennessee, featuring 10K, 5K, and Kids 1 Mile trail runs. Set against the scenic backdrop of Giles County's rolling hills, the course offers a fun yet challenging cross-country experience through beautiful countryside terrain...