Trail Running calendar near Tuscaloosa 2026-2027

A 13th annual community event in Trussville, Alabama featuring an 8K trail race and an 8K ruck run/walk (20 lb minimum), with a $30 registration fee and proceeds benefiting the Troy Ellis Foundation.

Memorial Day Trail Race at Belcher Tract features 6.76 mile and 12 mile courses that pass three lakes and ridge views. The event is part of the Southeastern Trail Series and includes timed ankle tags and Tailwind at aid stations.

A low cost trail race at Oak Mountain State Park, the 10 mile course uses mostly single track with about 2,000 ft of climbing and one aid station just past halfway. Park entry requires a $5 cash fee.

A free multi-lap group run around Old Camp Cosby Lake in Clay AL featuring ten prayer stations and a short devotional before the start. One lap is 1.55 miles and the course has arrows, water stations, and a clock but no official timing.

An overnight 50 mile ultramarathon at Hoover Sports Park East on a 2.5 mile loop requiring twenty laps. Aid and crew access at the start finish area, race day packet pickup, and awards including a finisher belt buckle and top place medals.

A Fourth of July tradition at Oak Mountain State Park, the 45th Peavine Falls Run features a chip-timed 8.2 mile race and race shirts, with registration details and a listed fee.

A 7.4 mile trail run in Pelham, Alabama on July 4, 2026, that climbs Double Oak Mountain to the King's Chair overlook. The event includes trail terrain, event swag and a post-race gathering.

Trail races of 9 and 18 miles at Oak Mountain State Park with climbs to Double Oak Mountain and an aid station near Peavine Falls. Field is limited and organizers note heat is a factor.

A trail 5K at Oak Mountain State Park on August 15, 2026, starting at the North Trailhead. The course features singletrack, rocky top-outs and technical downhills with about 1,100 feet of elevation change over 3.1 miles.

A trail race in Oak Mountain State Park offering 10- and 20-mile options, mandatory water carry, on-course aid at mile 3.75 and a water stop at mile 7.5, and race shirts for registrants by July 26.

An hourly backyard format ultramarathon on a single 4.167 mile loop at Oak Mountain State Park with roughly 500 ft of climb and descent. The event is capped at 100 entries and provides limited aid at the start and finish.

A looped endurance event inside Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham where runners repeat a 0.78 mile loop under progressively shorter cutoff times; final runners earn awards and all finishers receive a distance certificate.

Point-to-point trail event near Sylacauga offering 50-mile and 50K options along the Pinhoti Trail across Horn and Rebecca Mountain, with aid stations, bus transport from Lake Howard, and set time limits of 16h and 10h.

A capped trail run at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve offering 5k and 10k options, a pancake breakfast with mimosas, an optional waterfall tubing Splash Challenge, and awards; proceeds support the preserve's educational programs.

An elimination endurance event at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors carry a 20 pound kettlebell each one mile lap for up to 31 laps, totaling 50K. Top three male and female finishers receive custom kettlebell trophies.

A timed multi day loop event at Veterans Park in Alabaster featuring a USATF certified 1.00203 mile lighted pavement loop, multiple timed durations and Marathon and 50K options, continuous aid station food, and electronic HuTag timing.

A one-day XTERRA trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on October 31, 2026, featuring marathon and half marathon qualifiers, a 10K trail run, and a family Halloween hike amid graded park trails and festival activities.

Pinhoti 100 is a point to point 100 mile trail race near Sylacauga, Alabama, with 83 miles of single track, varied terrain and a 32 hour cutoff. The route crosses the state high point and finishes at Lake Howard.

A backyard ultra at Lake Lurleen where runners complete a 4 mile loop each hour until they stop. Male and female Last Runner Standing titles are awarded and options include a post 12 hour shoot out or a tag team division.

A 24 hour challenge at Oak Mountain State Park where participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, with required illumination, camping options, five hot meals, an event shirt, and a finisher coffin.