Trail Running calendar near Sylacauga 2025-2026

Thunder Kiss is a trail ultramarathon weekend in Sterrett, Alabama, at Double Oak Park near Birmingham, presented by Zombie Trail Races. The event offers three distances: 100 miles, 100K, and a 20-mile option. Runners navigate 99% single-track ridge trails, with rocks and roots and an epic waterfall..

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..

The Lake Martin 100 is an ultra trail running event held in Alexander City, Alabama, featuring 100-mile, 50-mile, and 27-mile race options. The course consists of three 25-mile loops primarily on single-track trails (75%) with some double-track carriage paths and gravel roads, avoiding paved roads e..

Chief Ladiga 100 Mile Trail Run takes place in Jacksonville, Alabama, along the Chief Ladiga Trail, described as the country’s longest paved trail. The event offers four distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon (13.1). Runners follow a fast, crew-friendly course: 50 miles out to Nath..

The Rockin Choccolocco event in Heflin, Alabama, features a 50K ultramarathon, half marathon, 10K, and a kids fun run, all held on the scenic Pinhoti Trail within the Talladega National Forest. The 50K is a point-to-point race starting near Greenleaf Dam and finishing at Cahulga Creek Park, showcasi..

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party is a fun, multi-distance trail running event held in Valley, Alabama, along the Chattahoochee River near Shawmut Airport. The program features 12-hour and 6-hour timed ultras and a 5K with a river-view trail feel. Participants can test endurance or enjoy a social run,..

Race to the Tower Trail Run takes place at Palisades Park in Oneonta, Alabama, offering 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K distances. The course is half park road and half improved trail, with multiple loops for the longer distances. A key feature is the option to climb the tower for a finisher’s medal; a waiver..

The Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile ultramarathon held at Hoover Sports Park East in Hoover, Alabama. Starting at sunset, runners tackle a 2.5-mile loop course featuring flat terrain with minor inclines, crossing a bridge over the Cahaba River and descending stairs into wooded trails...