Trail Running calendar near Sylacauga 2026-2027

The 25th annual Oak Mountain 50K offers trail runs through Alabama's largest state park. Runners traverse forested hills past a 65-foot waterfall and the park's highest point. The event features 50K, 25K, and 6-mile distances on non-repeati..

Participate in a scenic run or walk along the paved paths of Hobbs Farm Park in Carrollton. This community 5K supports the Grimes Foundation and offers awards across multiple age groups.

Test your limits at Whitewater Ranch with a 12 hour trail race on a scenic 1 mile loop. Compete solo or in teams as you track your distance against the backdrop of the Black Warrior River.

Trail ultramarathon at Russell Lands near Lake Martin offering 50 mile and 50K formats on a 25.09 mile loop with rolling runnable trails and over 3,000 feet of elevation per loop. Aid stations and a medic provide support.

Chief Ladiga 100 in Jacksonville, AL on April 11, 2026 offers races on the country’s longest paved trail, from a 100 mile out and back to shorter distance point to point events, with regular aid stations and finish amenities.

Run the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on April 11, 2026 at Black Creek Park in Fultondale. The course follows the historic Five Mile Creek Greenway, a scenic Rails to Trails route with shaded paths. Registration is open for all three distances.

A 5K trail race at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve on April 11, 2026, with a separate kids fun run and T-shirt purchase option. Proceeds support trail maintenance, wildlife protection, and outdoor education.

A 5K Run/Walk at Noccalula Falls on April 11, 2026 supporting Etowah County School Foundation student scholarships. The gravel course uses Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails and has an entry fee of $30 with registration closing April 9.

Experience an obstacle course race featuring 20 plus obstacles and a Marine regulation course in Tuscaloosa. Events include various distances for individual competitive runners, teams, and children.

Run the scenic, technical trails of Cahaba Mountain at the RDM Trail Race. Choose a 5-mile or 5K loop through the Appalachian foothills. All finishers get a medal, and the event welcomes runners, ruckers, and hikers alike.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail near Heflin, Alabama offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids run, finishing at Cahulga Creek Park with aid stations, medals for all finishers, and awards for top placings.

A challenging 5K trail run or hike in Oak Mountain State Park. The technical course features creek crossings, rock scrambles, and a pass by Peavine Falls. It finishes with a fast section on West Ridge.

Trail event in Valley, AL with 12 hour and 6 hour timed events, a 5K along the Chattahoochee River, and an Ice Cream Mile where runners eat four frozen treats. Unique finisher awards and a $100 prize for a new 12 hour record.

A charity trail event at Oak Mountain State Park that raises funds for Smile-A-Mile, featuring multiple distances from a kids half mile to a 12 hour challenge on a 3.4 mile loop.

Run to the "MAX" for Mental Health is a 5k trail run and 1-mile walk in Gadsden, Alabama. The event supports mental health awareness and raises funds for free counseling in the community. It features a scenic but technical course through th..

Trail run at Palisades Park in Oneonta, AL with 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K loop options. Optional tower climb awards a medal at the top, proceeds support OHS Cross Country and Palisades Park.

This 13th annual trail run in Trussville offers Alabama's only 8K trail race. Starting and finishing at the Senior Citizens Center, it supports the Troy Ellis Foundation.

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on Saturday, May 23, 2026 offering 6 and 12 mile distances. It is the third race in the Southeastern Trail Series and includes packet pickup and place awards.

A low-cost 10 mile lollipop trail race at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL that covers single-track routes with about 2k of vertical gain and technical sections. It has one aid station midway and starts and finishes at the Lakeside pav..

An overnight 50-mile ultramarathon at Hoover Sports Park East run as twenty laps of a 2.5-mile loop. The course is marked, supported by a start/finish aid station, and has a 16-hour cutoff for official finishers.