Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2026-2027

Eurocross 5K in Huntsville on June 6, 2026 features five laps of a 1 kilometer grass and dirt loop with two creek crossings per lap, and the entire course is visible from the spectator area.

A 10 mile lollipop trail race at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL featuring about 2k of vertical gain, one aid station at halfway, a four hour cutoff, and a $5 park entry fee.

Experience a 5k trail race through the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on a course featuring grass gravel and dirt paths. This Huntsville event is a featured part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.

This event at Gadsden Battlefield on June 19 and 20, 2026 features a 10K obstacle race with competitive and noncompetitive divisions, an 80 foot rope climb, a kids challenge, and volunteer roles.

A timed 12 hour loop event at Oxbow Meadows in Columbus GA where runners repeat a one mile paved loop under shrinking time limits. The maximum possible distance is 50 miles and prize money is offered based on entrant totals.

A four race trail series in Huntsville with multiple distances, aid stations, a series t shirt and finisher awards. Each race features varied trail terrain including bluffs, creek crossings, and waterfalls.

Trail races of 5K and 10K in Huntsville, AL on June 20, 2026, featuring bluff views, creek crossings, multiple aid stations, and a cupless policy; the event is the first race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series.

A free multi-loop group run at Old Camp Cosby Lake with ten prayer stations, one-lap length 1.55 miles, dog tag lap counting, and on-course water stations.

A multi-terrain 5K at Montgomery Whitewater on June 20 featuring paved paths, gravel and natural surfaces, a post-race beverage and a commemorative shirt for registrations by June 8. Awards and family activities follow the race.

An overnight 50 mile loop race at Hoover Sports Park East run on a marked 2.5 mile loop repeated twenty times. Runners must finish within 16 hours to earn the custom belt buckle and aid is available each lap.

The Run the Hollow / Trail & Target will take place in Altoona on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 4 and 10 miles.

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 July 4 event in Huntsville with a USATF-certified 5K and a new certified 1 Mile point to point course. Packet pick-up, childcare, post-race food, finisher medals, and age-group awards are offered.

A 7.4 mile trail run on July 4, 2026 in Pelham, Alabama that reaches King’s Chair on Double Oak Mountain. The event includes participant swag and a post race gathering.

Trail races of 4 and 8 miles at Monte Sano State Park as the second event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, featuring bluff views, creek crossings and on-course aid stations. The race is capped at 400 runners and follows a cupless policy.

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.

Trail races at Monte Sano State Park on August 1 offering 5 Mile and 10 Mile options as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, series shirt and finisher award, and a 400 runner cap.

A night trail race at Frog Pond Overlook in Talladega National Forest offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K loop courses on dirt and gravel roads. The cupless event has aid stations, drop bag options for longer distances, and a 200 runner limit.

Trail ultramarathon in Columbus, Georgia with 25K, 50K and 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace, Dragonfly Trail and RiverWalk. Aid stations serve regional foods and the field is capped at 100 runners.