Trail Running calendar near Sterrett 2025-2026

Located in Pinson, Alabama at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (3906 Turkey Creek Rd), the Darter Dash is a 5k and 10k trail run presented by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society (BUTS). Runners traverse wooded trails with moderate elevation and a stretch of pavement, along Turkey Creek, in a preserve kno..

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..

Lake Yahou is a trail race near Anniston, Alabama, held at Lake Yahou (370 Lake Yahou Rd, Anniston, AL 36205) with three distances: 50K, 10 Miler, and 5.5 Miler. The 50K runs three loops totaling roughly 3,000 feet of elevation gain, with a 10-hour cutoff; the 10 Miler climbs about 1,000 feet; the 5..

The Endless Mile is a multi-day ultramarathon at Veteran’s Park in Alabaster, Alabama (7305 Highway 119). It offers 72-, 48-, 24-, 12-, and 6-hour options, plus a Marathon and a 50K, run on a USATF-certified loop of 1.00203 miles. The flat, asphalt, lighted course winds through woods and around lake..

Halloween Havoc Half Marathon is a Halloween-themed night trail race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Distance options are 13 miles or 6 miles, run as loop courses through hills, single-track, and jeep roads. The 13-mile course has one full aid station at halfway; the 6-mile has a..

The Pinhoti 100 is an annual premier 100-mile ultramarathon held in Sylacauga, Alabama, traversing the scenic Pinhoti Trail through the Talladega National Forest. This point-to-point race starts at Pine Glen Campground near Heflin and finishes at the Sylaward Trail Head at Lake Howard. The course fe..

Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique endurance challenge held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The 50K competition consists of 31 one-mile laps around a loop, with each lap carried out while holding a 20-pound kettlebell. Runners must complete every lap within a decreasing time limit or be..

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest unfolds at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, and centers on two XTERRA World Championship Qualifier trail races: the 35K “The Mullet” and the 15K “The Half Mullet,” along with a Family Hike 5K. The rugged course blends fast, flowing singletrack with backcountr..

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..

The BUTS Bearly Ultra is a trail running event held at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring two distances: a 27-mile ultra and a 13.5-mile race. The course offers a diverse trail experience, including runnable old rail beds, technical single tracks, and scenic overlooks like Grace's G..

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..

Blood Rock 100 is a Southeastern Trail Runs event at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. All races—Blood Rock 100, 50 Mile, 50K, and 25K—run on the Belcher Tract (Forever Wild property) and traverse lakes including Summit Lake, Demopolis Lake, and Belcher Lake (the 100/50/50K routes pass Bel..

Run Undead Ultra Trail Party, hosted by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The endurance event offers a flat, fast 5-mile loop used for multiple distance options: 25K (3 loops), 50K (6 loops), 50 miles (10 loops), 100K (12 loops), and 100 miles (20 loops)...

Mount Cheaha 50K is the 21st annual point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama, finishing at Cheaha State Park atop Cheaha Mountain, the state's highest point at 2,407 feet. The 50K course runs mainly on single-track trails through the Talladega National Forest, about 80% on Pinhoti, Skywa..

The Russell Forest Run is an annual running event held at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin, Alabama, featuring certified 10K and 5K courses. The scenic routes traverse sand, clay, and gravel roads designed for runners, bicycles, and electric cars, passing landmarks like Kob’s Knob and Heaven Hill..

The Gambler Last Man Standing is held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. It’s a lap-style ultra on a two-mile loop, mostly trails with a few road sections and a lake-view stretch, about 183 feet of elevation per lap. Each lap must be completed in under 40 minutes, with eliminations until..

McClellan Madness is an ultramarathon-style race held on the Fort McClellan bike trails near Anniston, Alabama. The course is a 4.1‑mile single-track loop, runnable with a few rocks and about 300 feet of elevation per loop. Runners choose 4-hour or 8-hour options, totaling 25K or 50K by completing l..

Thunder Kiss 100M/100K and 20 Miler, staged by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Double Oak Park near Birmingham, Alabama (Sterrett area). The event offers three distances: a 100-mile race, a 100K, and a 20-mile loop. The 100M is five to six 15- to 20-mile loops with about 12,500 feet of gain/loss;..

Southern States 200, aka the Pinhoti 200, is a 203.14-mile point-to-point mountain ultramarathon from Mill Creek near Dalton, Georgia to Mount Cheaha, Alabama’s highest point, finishing at Cheaha State Park. The route follows the Pinhoti Trail through the Chattahoochee and Talladega National Forests..

Oak Mountain 50K, held in Pelham, Alabama, runs through Oak Mountain State Park—the largest state park in Alabama. The event marks the 25th annual Oak Mountain 50K and offers 50K and 25K distances, the second-oldest 50K in Alabama. Runners traverse forested hills on mostly single-track trails with t..