Trail Running calendar near Sylacauga 2026-2027

Celebrate the 4th of July at Oak Mountain State Park with an 8.2 mile run through Central Alabama. Join the Birmingham Track Club for this long standing holiday tradition and enjoy beautiful park scenery.

A 7.4 mile trail race in Pelham, Alabama on July 4, 2026 that climbs to King's Chair overlook on Double Oak Mountain. This is the event's third running and registration opens March 27, 2026.

A summer trail event at West Point Lake offering a Last Man Standing format of repeated 5K loops and a 50K made of ten laps. The Turkey Run Trail course features lake views, shaded single track, some pavement, and modest elevation.

Trail races of 9 miles and 18 miles at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL featuring climbs to Double Oak Mountain and a run through Peavine Gorge. Field size is limited to 300 runners and shirt guarantee ends July 7.

A night trail event in Talladega Forest from Frog Pond Overlook with looped dirt and gravel roads, four distances, cupless aid stations, and a Double Down challenge for repeat 100K finishers.

A trail 5k at Oak Mountain State Park featuring rugged terrain and significant elevation change. The event takes place on a Saturday in August. Registration is available.

A mountain trail race at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL offering 20-mile and 10-mile courses. Runners must carry 15 to 20 oz of water; aid stations with water and Tailwind are located on the course.

Point to point trail races on the Pinhoti Trail near Sylacauga, Alabama offering 50 mile, 50 kilometer and 25 kilometer options with single track, multiple aid stations, bus service from Lake Howard and finisher medals.

A trail race at Chewacla State Park on September 13, 2026 offering 5K and 10K singletrack loops to benefit Valley Rescue Mission. The event features aid stations, race shirts, finisher awards, and overall male and female awards.

Darter Dash on September 26, 2026 at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve features 5K and 10k trail races beside Turkey Creek, a capped field of 125 runners, a pancake breakfast with mimosas, awards, and an optional waterfall tubing Splash Challeng..

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors run one-mile loops carrying a 20-pound kettlebell; lap time limits shrink and only those completing 31 laps earn finisher medals and eligibility for custom kettlebell trophies.

Lake Yahou in Anniston, Alabama hosts trail races of 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile on mostly non technical single track. Finishers receive a hand painted rock and awards are given for top finishers in each distance.

Multi day timed running on a USATF certified 1.00203 mile paved, lighted loop at Veterans Park in Alabaster. Options range from 6 to 72 hours plus Marathon and 50K with HuTag chip timing and 72 hours of aid station food.

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running festival with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and family-friendly hike options. The longer races are qualifiers for the world championship in Malta. The event includes a festive atmosphere with..

A point to point 100 mile trail race across the Pinhoti single track in Talladega National Forest with a 32 hour cutoff. The 2026 event is a Western States qualifier and requires advance registration with refunds available through March 28,..

Test your physical and mental endurance by running ten 5ks spaced 2.5 hours apart over 24 hours at Oak Mountain State Park. Complete this unique challenge to earn a custom coffin award and experience a sunset to sunrise trail loop.

A multi-distance trail event at Oak Mountain State Park featuring long single-track laps, lakes and backcountry sections, frequent aid stations, and defined refund and rollover policies.