Trail Running calendar near Tuscaloosa 2026-2027

Join the Ultra Donut Dash 5k at Oak Mountain State Park on Feb 7, 2026 for a scenic 3 mile loop with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing and three mandatory donut stops. Celebrate after with coffee, mimosas and a finisher shirt and mug.

Join the ASF 5K in Hoover for a 5.56k course that loops through Black Creek Mountain Bike Park and finishes at Brocks Gap Brewery. Night trail sections and heavy divisions with 35 lb vests add a fun challenge with only 300 spots.

Take on the Tranquility Trail Run in Oak Mountain State Park on scenic 3 and 6 mile single track routes. Tackle climbs and shaded woodlands, then celebrate at the finish in this lively Southeastern Trail Series stop.

Thunder Kiss at Double Oak Park near Birmingham on Mar 14, 2026 offers rugged single track with ridge running, rocks, roots and a waterfall. Multiple distances from 20 mile to 100 mile for climbers and ultrarunners by Zombie Trail Races.

Run Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on single track trails with 50K, 25K, and 6 mile options. Courses climb to Double Oak Mountain and pass scenic Peavine Falls and Shackleford Point for a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Run through shaded, wooded trail sections of Five Mile Creek Greenway at the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Fultondale, Alabama on April 11, 2026. Choose your distance and enjoy a scenic, supportive race day.

Run the Blue Bonnet Trailblazer in Columbus Mississippi above the Tombigbee River, with gentle hills and riverside paths for a scenic 5K or 1 mile. Decorate a spring bonnet and register by April 6 to guarantee a race shirt.

Take on the RDM Trail Race in Trussville, AL, offering 5 km, 5 mile and 10 mile on a technical single track loop with switchbacks and changing elevation. Field capped at 125; trail shoes recommended.

Run for Kids Challenge at Oak Mountain State Park is a trail fundraiser for Smile A Mile with a lakeside 10K, a kids half mile and a 12 hour challenge. Enjoy scenic loops and community spirit while supporting children with cancer.

Join the 13th annual Trussville Trail Run on May 16, 2026 for an energizing 8K through scenic trails at Trussville Sports Complex. Run for a cause as proceeds benefit the Troy Ellis Foundation.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Oak Mountain State Park's Belcher Tract in Pelham. Choose a scenic 6.76 mile or 12 mile course with climbs, timed ankle chips, awards, and a preview run.

Run through the night on a 2.5 mile loop at the Night Howler 50 in Hoover, Alabama. Complete 20 laps for 50 miles and chase a custom buckle and medals while enjoying a friendly lap format and supportive aid at the start/finish area.

Celebrate the 45th annual BTC Peavine Falls Run on July 4, 2026 at scenic Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Tackle an 8.2 mile trail course and enjoy a fun Independence Day run hosted by the Birmingham Track Club.

Tackle 9 or 18 miles of rugged singletrack at Hotter N' Hell Trail Run in Oak Mountain State Park, climbing Double Oak Mountain and descending past scenic Peavine Falls. This Southeastern Trail Series stop offers challenging terrain and gre..

Challenge yourself at the Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham AL, with 10 Miler and 20 Miler options over rugged mountain trails. Expect heat and a tough course with aid stations on the route and a required..

Take on the rugged Pinhoti Trail at the Rebecca Mountain Races in Sylacauga, Alabama on September 12, 2026, with 50 mile, 50K, and 25K trail options across Horn and Rebecca Mountains. Scenic ridgelines, tough climbs, and medals await.

Pinhoti 100 is a point to point 100 mile trail race through Talladega National Forest in Sylacauga, Alabama and is a Western States qualifier. Runners have 32 hours to reach Lake Howard and earn a finisher buckle.

Blood Rock at Oak Mountain State Park offers trail races from 25K to a rugged 100 mile ultramarathon with scenic ridge top views and technical backcountry trails. Aid stations and overnight support keep runners fueled.