Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2026-2027

A seven-mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain starting at Oak Park Recreation Center in Huntsville, AL, with pink-flag course markings, water at about miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a shirt plus finisher gift.

A trail marathon, half marathon and 10K near Huntsville, AL, organized by RunningLane Events. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; aid stations are cupless so runners must bring a reusable cup.

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 one-day trail running festival in Gurley, Alabama offering a 5K, 25K and 50K across mountain single-track with significant climbing, aid stations, local landmarks, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

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 at Oak Mountain State Park on Oct 31, 2026, part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series.

Multi-day mountain bike and trail running event at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, AL featuring 40 mile, 17 mile, 50K and 25K race options.

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.

Trail races of 15K and 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, AL, featuring a cave segment with glow sticks and course lighting. Aid stations, shirts and finisher medals are provided and entries are capped at 300 per distance.

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 trail race at Monte Sano State Park on November 21, 2026 offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile figure eight loops with significant climbing. The race is cupless with a pavilion aid station and on-site medical support.

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.

The Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10K on Nov 21, 2026 supports Elkmont High School Cross-Country, features a toy drive and charity donations, and follows the Elkmont Rails-to-Trails course.

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 34-hour ultrarun on a 2 mile loop in Valley, AL on December 5, 2026, supporting the town carousel tradition. Participant shirts, unique finisher awards, and a custom buckle for 100 mile finishers.

A post season cross country meet in Huntsville on December 5, 2026 featuring seeded 5K championship races for grades 7 to 12, an open 5K, and a 2 Mile youth race for 1st to 8th graders. Entry fee is listed as $35.

A winter trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 5 Mile and 10 Mile options, part of a three-race Winter Wild Thangs series. The event is cupless, capped at 400 runners, and includes a t-shirt and finisher award.