Trail Running calendar near Trussville 2026-2027

Trail distances in Trussville, AL range from 5K to 50K on looped trails with self-serve aid stations and lap-punched dog tags; proceeds support the Trussville Historical Society.

Trail race weekend at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 25K options with extensive singletrack, mountain lakes, notable climbs and aid stations every 5 to 7 miles.

A post season cross country meet in Huntsville on December 5, 2026 featuring seeded 5K championship races for grades 7 to 12, an open 5K, and a 2 Mile youth race for 1st to 8th graders. Entry fee is listed as $35.

A late-December trail event at Monte Sano State Park offering 5- and 10-mile courses with natural scenery, cupless aid stations, a series shirt and finisher award, and a 400-runner cap.

A three-race trail series at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville offering multiple distances, on-course aid stations, finish line pizza and series awards, with a 250 runner cap and registration closing Dec 18.

A fifty-kilometer event at John Hunt Running Park on December 31, 2026, listed on the Huntsville Track Club calendar. Registration is not available on race day and the race is part of the Huntsville Slam series.

A New Year’s Eve trail event at Oak Mountain State Park offering multiple ultradistance options on a 5-mile single-track loop, overnight music and a midnight ball drop for a festival-like finish.

Trail races at Monte Sano State Park with a 10K and 1/2 marathon as Race 2 of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series; cupless format, capped at 400, with aid stations, series t-shirt and pizza at the finish.

A lap based Last Man Standing at Oak Mountain State Park where runners complete two mile loops under a time limit to earn one dollar poker chips. Cash out at set milestones or gamble on yourself to claim the final pot.

A point-to-point 50K trail ultramarathon finishing at the summit in Cheaha State Park, featuring mostly single-track trails, scenic overlooks and six aid stations, organized by Pinhoti Trail Races with a 9 hour 30 minute time limit.

A scenic 5K and 10K at Russell Crossroads on Lake Martin, Alabama, held February 27, 2027, with the 10K reaching viewpoints atop Heaven Hill; proceeds support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.

Timed trail running at Fort McClellan on a 4.1-mile single-track loop with 4-hour and 8-hour options, stocked aid, a cupless policy, shirts (deadline Feb 3) and awards for top distances.

A looped trail ultramarathon at Russell Lands near Lake Martin offering 50 mile and 50K options. The runnable course features rolling hills, a half mile climb called Heaven Hill, and multiple aid stations with food and fluids.

A point-to-point mountain trail ultramarathon following the Pinhoti Trail across 202.41 miles with 27,933 ft of gain, staffed aid stations and sleep tents, a 100-mile option with a pacer category, and volunteer credit opportunities.

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 6 miles through Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The 50K follows mostly single-track trails with about 3,600 feet of ascent and passes Peavine Falls and the park high point.

A two-day obstacle course event in Tuscaloosa on April 9-10, 2027, with 20+ obstacles including a Marine regulation O-Course. The program includes competitive, open, team, and multiple children's race categories.

A multi-distance trail and paved event in Jacksonville, AL in April 2027, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and half marathon courses through wetlands, forests and farmland with regular aid stations and crew access.

A spring 2027 race weekend with a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a shaded wooded trail along the Five Mile Creek Greenway near Birmingham, Alabama, featuring chip timing, aid stations and shuttle service from a nearby campus.

Trail races in Heflin, AL on the Pinhoti Trail offering a 50K point-to-point, 25K lollipop, 10K out-and-back, and a kids run through single-track forest, creeks, and overlooks.

At John Hunt Park in Huntsville a free, capped event offers multiple timed formats including a 24 hour option. Runners use a rubberized 1.7 mile loop with aid stations, food trucks, overnight camping, chip timing, and awards.