Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2025-2026

Death by 5k Oak Mountain is a unique 24-hour running challenge held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants must complete ten 5k runs spaced 2.5 hours apart, starting near the Dogwood Pavilion at the South Trailhead. The course loops counterclockwise from the Lake Trail to Rattle..

Blood Rock 100 is a Southeastern Trail Runs event at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. All races—Blood Rock 100, 50 Mile, 50K, and 25K—run on the Belcher Tract (Forever Wild property) and traverse lakes including Summit Lake, Demopolis Lake, and Belcher Lake (the 100/50/50K routes pass Bel..

Small Town Christmas 34 Hour is an ultramarathon in Valley, Alabama, near the Chattahoochee River and Shawmut Airport. Runners tackle a 2-mile loop for up to 34 hours, embracing a small-town holiday atmosphere. The course follows the riverbank, offering a repeatable loop for endurance pacing.The rac..

Frozen Yeti, the first event in RunningLane's Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, takes place in Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, Alabama. Runners choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile trail course featuring bluff views, creek crossings, and waterfalls. The race is cupless: participants must carry a han..

The Recover From The Holidays 50K is an ultramarathon event hosted by the Huntsville Track Club, held annually at John Hunt Running Park in Huntsville, Alabama. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a challenging post-holiday distance to kickstart their running year. The event emphasizes a supportiv..

Run Undead Ultra Trail Party, hosted by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The endurance event offers a flat, fast 5-mile loop used for multiple distance options: 25K (3 loops), 50K (6 loops), 50 miles (10 loops), 100K (12 loops), and 100 miles (20 loops)...

The Frozen Trash Panda is a trail running event held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, it offers two race distances: a 10K and a half marathon. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossings, an..

The Huntsville Slam is a challenging endurance series hosted by the Huntsville Track Club in Huntsville, Alabama. It requires participants to complete four specific races between November and January: the Dizzy Fifties 50K, Rocket City Marathon, Recover from the Holidays 50K, and Mountain Mist 50K...

Mount Cheaha 50K is the 21st annual point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama, finishing at Cheaha State Park atop Cheaha Mountain, the state's highest point at 2,407 feet. The 50K course runs mainly on single-track trails through the Talladega National Forest, about 80% on Pinhoti, Skywa..

The Russell Forest Run is an annual running event held at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin, Alabama, featuring certified 10K and 5K courses. The scenic routes traverse sand, clay, and gravel roads designed for runners, bicycles, and electric cars, passing landmarks like Kob’s Knob and Heaven Hill..

The Gambler Last Man Standing is held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. It’s a lap-style ultra on a two-mile loop, mostly trails with a few road sections and a lake-view stretch, about 183 feet of elevation per lap. Each lap must be completed in under 40 minutes, with eliminations until..

McClellan Madness is an ultramarathon-style race held on the Fort McClellan bike trails near Anniston, Alabama. The course is a 4.1‑mile single-track loop, runnable with a few rocks and about 300 feet of elevation per loop. Runners choose 4-hour or 8-hour options, totaling 25K or 50K by completing l..

Thunder Kiss 100M/100K and 20 Miler, staged by Zombie Trail Races, takes place at Double Oak Park near Birmingham, Alabama (Sterrett area). The event offers three distances: a 100-mile race, a 100K, and a 20-mile loop. The 100M is five to six 15- to 20-mile loops with about 12,500 feet of gain/loss;..

Southern States 200, aka the Pinhoti 200, is a 203.14-mile point-to-point mountain ultramarathon from Mill Creek near Dalton, Georgia to Mount Cheaha, Alabama’s highest point, finishing at Cheaha State Park. The route follows the Pinhoti Trail through the Chattahoochee and Talladega National Forests..

Oak Mountain 50K, held in Pelham, Alabama, runs through Oak Mountain State Park—the largest state park in Alabama. The event marks the 25th annual Oak Mountain 50K and offers 50K and 25K distances, the second-oldest 50K in Alabama. Runners traverse forested hills on mostly single-track trails with t..

The Lake Martin 100 is an ultra trail running event held in Alexander City, Alabama, featuring 100-mile, 50-mile, and 27-mile race options. The course consists of three 25-mile loops primarily on single-track trails (75%) with some double-track carriage paths and gravel roads, avoiding paved roads e..

Blue Heron Hundreds is North Alabama’s ultra featuring 100-mile, 100K and 50K races at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge near Mooresville, Alabama. The course is a new 15.5-mile core loop run on soft crushed gravel and dirt roads through birding and wildflower viewing areas; the 100‑mile distance rep..

Located in Mooresville, Alabama, the Singing River Runs offers 25K, 10K, and 5K races that start and finish at the Singing River House. The shaded, packed-dirt/gravel courses run through the Mooresville area, including a trek by 1818 Farms and along the river, under a leafy canopy. The flat, forgivi..

Chief Ladiga 100 Mile Trail Run takes place in Jacksonville, Alabama, along the Chief Ladiga Trail, described as the country’s longest paved trail. The event offers four distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon (13.1). Runners follow a fast, crew-friendly course: 50 miles out to Nath..

The Rockin Choccolocco event in Heflin, Alabama, features a 50K ultramarathon, half marathon, 10K, and a kids fun run, all held on the scenic Pinhoti Trail within the Talladega National Forest. The 50K is a point-to-point race starting near Greenleaf Dam and finishing at Cahulga Creek Park, showcasi..