Trail Running calendar near Tuscaloosa 2026-2027

A 2 mile cross country time trial at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama on July 21, 2026. Separate boys, girls, and open heats with individual entry fee $20 and team discounts for groups of five or more.

Hotter 'N Hell at Oak Mountain State Park offers 9 mile and 18 mile trail laps that climb Double Oak Mountain and descend into Peavine Gorge, with creek crossings, Peavine Falls, mandatory water and electrolyte requirements.

A rugged 5K trail race at Oak Mountain State Park that climbs and descends about 1,100 feet over 3.1 miles on single-track trails including Blue Trail, Outback Highway, and Eagles Nest. Awards include King and Queen, and runners under 40 mi..

A looped trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with long, steep climbs, mandatory water carry and aid stations at miles 4.83 and 7.84; options include a 10.76 mile lap or a two-lap 21.12 mile course.

A backyard Last Zombie Standing event on August 29, 2026 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. Runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour and the last person to complete an additional lap is the winner; field limited to 100.

A looped endurance event in Birmingham's Railroad Park where runners repeat an approximately 0.78 mile circuit with progressively shorter cutoffs until they stop or miss a cutoff. Awards go to the last three men and women and a portion of f..

Point to point trail races on the Pinhoti Trail and Sylaward Trails near Sylacauga, AL, with 50 mile, 50K, and 25K options, aid stations, bus transport, camping at Lake Howard, and finisher medals.

Trail 5K and 10K in Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson AL with a 125 runner cap, on-trail terrain beside the creek, post race pancakes and mimosas, and an optional tubing Splash Challenge at the finish.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors carry a 20-pound kettlebell on each one-mile loop under decreasing time limits. Only those who complete the final lap receive medals and the fastest top-three men and women win..

A USATF certified, timed multi day event on a paved 1.00203 mile loop in Veteran's Park Alabaster, Alabama. Options span 6 to 72 hours with 24 hour aid, chip timing, cupless aid station, and finisher medals plus 100 and 200 mile buckles.

A Halloween themed night trail race at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL on October 24, 2026, offering 13 mile and 6 mile loop courses with aid or water stops, awards, post race refreshments, and required headlamp and hydration.

Trail races and a family Halloween hike take place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham on October 31, 2026, with marathon and half marathon races acting as XTERRA World Championship qualifiers.

Pinhoti 100 is a point to point 100 mile trail race in the Sylacauga, Alabama area on November 7, 2026. The route runs through Talladega National Forest with multiple aid stations and a 32 hour limit.

A backyard Last Runner Standing at Lake Lurleen Park where runners complete a 4 mile loop each hour until they stop. Male and female winners are crowned, and runners may continue unofficially to pursue personal records.

A trail event at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve offering 6 Miler, Half Marathon and Full Marathon on a 6.4 mile loop course. Two aid stations support multiple loops and the field is limited to 200 runners.

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.

Trail races at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham on November 21, 2026, with 13.5 mile and 27 mile loop options through varied terrain, aid station support, finish food and a finisher medal; part of entry fees benefit the park.

Trail running event in Trussville, AL with 50K, 25K, 15K and 5K on a repeated 5K loop that starts and finishes at the youth football field. Proceeds benefit the Trussville Historical Society and relay and dog tag lap counting are available.

A multi-distance trail race weekend at Oak Mountain State Park featuring a 101.79 mile course and shorter races, extensive single-track, lake views, frequent aid stations and substantial elevation gain.

A New Year’s Eve trail event at Oak Mountain State Park with looped ultramarathon distances up to 100 miles, a 5 mile single track loop, on course aid at the start/finish, and overnight music and midnight festivities.