Trail Running calendar near Sylacauga 2025-2026

The Gambler Last Man Standing is a unique lap-style ultramarathon held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants run repeated 2-mile loops, each to be completed within 40 minutes to avoid elimination. Every successful lap earns a poker chip worth $1, which can be cashed out at spec..

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..

McClellan Madness is an annual trail running event held at the McClellan Bike Trails in Anniston, Alabama, celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026. The race features 4-hour and 8-hour options on a 4.1-mile single-track loop with about 300 feet of elevation gain per lap. Unique to 2026, the course wi..

The Southern States 200 is a unique, point-to-point mountain trail ultramarathon held in the southeastern U.S., following the Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton, Georgia to Mt. Cheaha, Alabama's highest peak. Covering 203.1 miles with nearly 28,000 feet of elevation gain, runners have 100 hours to compl..

The Oak Mountain 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held annually at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, the state's largest park. The 50K course features approximately 3,600 feet of elevation gain, running through forested hills and mostly single-track trails, including two climbs to the to..

The Chief Ladiga 100 is a southern springtime classic ultramarathon held annually in Jacksonville, Alabama, set for April 11, 2026. This event offers multiple distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon. The 100-mile race features a fast, crew-friendly course along the Chief Ladiga Trai..

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party, held in Valley, Alabama along the scenic Chattahoochee River, offers a fun and supportive trail running experience. The event features timed 12-hour and 6-hour ultra runs for endurance athletes, complete with full aid stations and experienced volunteers. For those pr..

The Race to the Tower Trail Run takes place in Palisades Park, Oneonta, Alabama, offering distances of 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K. The course combines half park road and half improved trail, featuring multiple loops depending on the distance. A unique aspect is the option to climb a tower at the finish t..