Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2026-2027

Trail race in Trussville, AL with 5K, 5-mile and 10-mile options on mostly single-track trails. The course features switchbacks, two aid stations, a 125-competitor cap, and a recommendation for trail shoes.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Heflin AL featuring 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park. Courses run mainly on single-track through Talladega National Forest with aid stations and primitive camping.

A riverside trail event in Valley Alabama offering 12 hour and 6 hour timed formats, a 5K, and an Ice Cream Mile. Recorded results, finisher awards, and a $100 bonus for a new 12 hour course record.

A trail fundraiser at Oak Mountain State Park featuring a 10K, a 12 hour challenge, and a free 0.5 mile kids run. Proceeds beyond basic expenses benefit a nonprofit supporting families affected by childhood cancer.

Trail trail race at Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville, AL offering a half marathon (two loops), 10K and 5K. The event is capped at 250 runners, is cupless, and includes a tri-blend shirt and finisher medal.

Trail loops at Palisades Park in Oneonta, AL on May 16, 2026 offer 5K to 20K distances. Optional tower climbs require a signed waiver and those who climb can collect a finisher medal; proceeds support OHS Cross Country and the park.

This 13th annual trail run in Trussville offers Alabama's only 8K trail race. Starting and finishing at the Senior Citizens Center, it supports the Troy Ellis Foundation.

Run Alabama's longest contiguous stretch of coastline from Fort Morgan to the Florida state line. This 50k ultramarathon is a unique challenge contested entirely on the sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.

A Saturday Memorial Day weekend trail event at Belcher Tract near Oak Mountain State Park offering 6 and 12 mile courses that pass three lakes, include notable elevation gain, and are chip-timed with ankle tags.

Race to the Lake is a 10 mile single track trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on June 7, 2026, with about 2k of vertical gain and one unmanned aid station near the halfway point.

A four-race trail series around Huntsville, Alabama from June through August offering short and long distances, spectator-friendly mountain courses, aid stations and a series t-shirt. Series bundles are capped at 250 entries and include fin..

Trail 5K and 10K near Huntsville Alabama with bluff views, creek crossings and staffed aid stations. The event is cupless, capped at 400 runners, and includes a t shirt and finisher award.

Night Howler 50 is a unique overnight 50-mile race starting at sunset. Runners tackle a flat 2.5-mile loop course in Hoover, Alabama, aiming to finish within 16 hours. This lap-style event requires a headlamp and offers a belt buckle for al..

A long-running Fourth of July event at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, hosted by the Birmingham Track Club. The 2026 event features an 8.2 mile run, a race shirt for registrants, and is part of the BTC Race Series.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with this festive run on the Aldridge Creek Greenway. The event features a certified 5K and a 1 Mile fun run, starting at Morningside Baptist Church. Participants can look forward to finisher medal..

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses with scenic bluffs, creek crossings, multiple aid stations, and a cupless policy requiring a reusable cup or handheld bottle.

A trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with 9 and 18 mile options, steep climbs, a route through Peavine Gorge, and an extra aid station near Peavine Falls; field size is limited and heat is an important factor to plan for.

Trail races of 5 Mile and 10 Mile take place at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL. The event is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400 runner cap.

A night trail event in Anniston, AL offering 10K, 25K, 50K and 100K on looped dirt and gravel forest roads. The course has staffed aid stations, a cupless policy, limited entry of 200 spots, and support for Talladega National Forest.

The Southern Fried 50/50 will take place in Columbus on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run between 25 and 50 miles.