Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2026-2027

A trail 5K at Oak Mountain State Park on August 15, 2026, starting at the North Trailhead. The course features singletrack, rocky top-outs and technical downhills with about 1,100 feet of elevation change over 3.1 miles.

A looped trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with long, steep climbs, mandatory water carry and aid stations at miles 4.83 and 7.84; options include a 10.76 mile lap or a two-lap 21.12 mile course.

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 10K and half marathon options as Race 4 of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, featuring bluff views, creek crossings and multiple aid stations.

A backyard ultra at Oak Mountain State Park where runners complete repeated 4 miles 880 feet loops, one hour each, until only one runner completes an extra loop. The field is limited to 100 and limited aid is provided at start and finish.

A two hour loop challenge on the Oneonta High School cross country course where runners complete as many 1.35 mile loops as possible. Registration is free and donations at packet pickup support Oneonta High School Cross Country.

A looped endurance event in Birmingham's Railroad Park where runners repeat an approximately 0.78 mile circuit with progressively shorter cutoffs until they stop or miss a cutoff. Awards go to the last three men and women and a portion of f..

Rebecca Mountain 50 Mile is a point to point trail event near Sylacauga Alabama on September 12 2026. It offers 50 Miler and 50K options along the Pinhoti Trail with ridge views and staffed aid stations.

Trail races at Chewacla State Park on September 13, 2026 offer 5K and 10K singletrack loops. The event supports Valley Rescue Mission and includes race shirts, finish awards, aid stations, and a park day use fee.

A three day trail running festival at Standing Boy Trails in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, 10 mile races including canicross, and a 50K made of three 10 mile loops. Headlamps are required for the night race and parking is..

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

A trail 5K and 10k at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve on September 26, 2026, limited to 125 runners. The event features creekside trail sections, an optional tubing Splash Challenge, pancakes and mimosas, and proceeds support preserve educatio..

An elimination 50K made of 31 one mile loops while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell at Oak Mountain State Park; each lap has a shrinking time limit and the final lap decides official finishers and awards.

A backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops, move to road during darkness, and keep running until one person completes more laps than anyone else.

Trail races at Lake Yahou offer a 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile course on mostly single track dirt with runnable sections, aid stations, finish line music and finisher rocks for those who complete their entered distance.

A trail race near Huntsville, AL offering Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; the event is cupless and uses time cutoffs for each distance.

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 weekend trail festival at McMullen Cove with a certified Sublett Point 5K and 25K and 50K mountain trail races, notable landmarks along the route, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

A Halloween themed night trail race at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham AL offering 13 miles and 6 miles loop courses with aid stations, post race food, awards for top finishers and best costumes.

Trail festival in Pelham, Alabama on October 31, 2026 with Marathon and Half Marathon qualifiers for the 2027 XTERRA Trail World Championship in Malta. The weekend also offers a 10K, a family Halloween Hike, live music and local vendors.