Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2025-2026

The Do It In The Bush 5K is a trail running event held at Medal of Honor (Cottage Hill) Park in Mobile, Alabama. The race features a roughly 5K cross-country course through the park's trails, offering a natural and scenic running experience. Organized by the Port City Pacers, the event benefits thei..

The Race to the Tower Trail Run takes place in Oneonta, Alabama, at Palisades Park, offering distances of 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K. The course combines half park road and half improved trail, featuring multiple loops depending on the distance. A unique aspect is the option to climb the tower at the fin..

The Memorial Day Trail Run is a trail running event held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants can choose between a 6-mile or 12-mile race, with awards for top finishers and age groups. The event features packet pickup on the day before and race day m..

The Race to the Lake is a 10-mile trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Organized by BUTS, the race features a challenging course with significant elevation gain, traversing some of the best single-track trails in Alabama. The course includes steep climbs, technical..

The FARM Barn Burner is a trail running event held in Birmingham, Alabama, offering both a half marathon and a 10K race. The courses start at Dunnavant Valley Fields and feature scenic routes along the Dunnavant Valley Greenway, Yellow Leaf Creek, and several trails including the Waterfalls trail an..

The Wild Thangs Trail Series is a summer trail running event held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. It features four races from June to August, offering both short and long distance options ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon. The courses showcase scenic mountain views, creek cros..

The Big Foot Trail Run, held in Huntsville, Alabama, is the opening race of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, it offers 5K and 10K trail distances suitable for both new and experienced runners. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossings, waterfalls, and sever..

Delirium in Anniston, AL, is a unique trail running event featuring two distances: a challenging 32K and a 15K. The 32K race requires runners to complete four distinct loops—Bomb Dog, Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and Papa Bear—in any order, returning to the start/finish to check in after each. The course i..

The Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile ultramarathon held at Hoover Sports Park East in Hoover, Alabama. Starting at sunset, runners tackle a 2.5-mile loop course featuring flat terrain with minor inclines, crossing a bridge over the Cahaba River and descending stairs into wooded trails...

The Shiner Ridge Revival is a 7.4-mile trail run held annually at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Celebrating the area's Prohibition-era history of moonshine production, the race features a challenging course that culminates at King's Chair, a scenic overlook offering stunning sunset vie..

The BTC Peavine Falls Run is a celebrated annual event held on July 4th in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama. This 8.2-mile race has become a local tradition, attracting participants who prefer a more intimate running experience compared to larger city races. The event offers a scenic course..

The Jackalope Trail Run, held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, is the second race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, it offers two distances: 4 miles and 8 miles. The event features scenic, spectator-friendly courses with bluff views, mountain scenery, creek..

The Hotter N' Hell Trail Run is a challenging race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, featuring 9 and 18-mile trail courses. Participants will navigate a rugged terrain that includes climbs to the top of Double Oak Mountain and descents into Peavine Gorge, with added elements of hea..

The Skunk Ape Trail Run, held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, is part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, it offers 5-mile and 10-mile trail race options suitable for both new and experienced runners. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossin..

In the Heat of the Night is a unique nighttime trail running event held in Anniston, Alabama, featuring distances of 10K, 25K, 50K, and 100K. The race takes place on a loop course through the Talladega Forest roads and the scenic Pinhoti Trail, starting at Frog Pond Overlook. The course consists of..

The Chupacabra Trail Race, held on August 16, 2025, in Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, Alabama, is the fourth event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. It offers two distances: a 10K and a half marathon, catering to both new and experienced trail runners. The course features scenic mountain views, c..

The Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race is the fifth event in the Southeastern Trail Series, held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. It features 20-mile and 10-mile trail races known for their challenging courses and hot weather conditions. Runners must carry water at all times during the..

The Zombie Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants run a challenging 4.167-mile loop with approximately 500 feet of elevation gain and loss. The race follows a backyard ultra format where runners must complete each loop within one..

The Rebecca Mountain 50 Mile and 50K are annual trail running events held in Sylacauga, Alabama, featuring scenic single-track trails along the Pinhoti Trail. The races offer challenging terrain with rolling hills, breathtaking views, and aid stations, making them ideal for trail running enthusiasts..

The Chewacla Cha Cha is a trail running event held at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama. It features scenic single-track trail loops with two distance options: a 5K and a 10K. The race is part of the Southern Singletrack Trail Series and benefits the Valley Rescue Mission.Participants enjoy a c..