Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2025-2026

The Darter Dash, hosted by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, is an annual 5K and 10K trail race held in Pinson, Alabama. Set amidst the scenic Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, the course features moderate elevation and runs alongside the creek, with a short paved sect..

The Conquer the Cave 5K is a unique running event set in the scenic Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. Participants will experience a picturesque course that includes a thrilling 0.6-mile stretch through a cave, where they will receive glow sticks and enjoy decorative lighting. The..

The Lake Yahou 50K is a trail running event held in Anniston, Alabama, featuring three race distances: 50K, 10 miles, and 5.5 miles. The course consists mainly of runnable, non-technical single-track dirt trails with some rocky and rooty sections, offering a natural but accessible challenge. The 50K..

The Wade Mountain Marathon, held in Huntsville, Alabama, is North Alabama's only trail marathon, featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Set amid scenic, low-traffic trails, the race offers runners a chance to experience beautiful fall foliage and ideal temperatures in late October. Or..

The Endless Mile is a multi-day ultramarathon event held at Veteran's Park in Alabaster, Alabama, from October 23 to 26, 2025. Participants can choose from various race options, including 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, marathon, and 50K distances. The course is a precisely measured, USA..

The Halloween Havoc Half Marathon is a festive night trail race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Featuring two looped distances—13 miles and 6 miles—the course offers a mix of challenging hills, smooth single track, and jeep roads. Runners benefit from aid stations located halfway..

The Pinhoti 100, held in Sylacauga, Alabama, is a premier 100-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon and a Western States qualifier for 2026. Starting in Heflin, AL, the course traverses the pristine Pinhoti single track trail, covering 83 miles of single track, 17 miles of jeep roads, and 2 miles..

The Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique endurance race held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants run a one-mile loop carrying a 20-pound kettlebell, completing up to 31 laps totaling 31 miles (50K). Each lap must be finished within a decreasing time limit, with rest allowed betwe..

The Standing Boy Trail Festival, held in Columbus, Georgia, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience on November 8, 2025. The event features three race distances: a 50K, a 10-mile, and a 5-mile run. The course is a 10-mile loop along the smooth, flowing single-track trails beside the..

The XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest, held in Pelham, Alabama, is a thrilling trail running event set in the rugged and scenic Oak Mountain State Park. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it offers two main race distances: a challenging 35K full-distance and a 15K half-distance, both serving as qualifiers..

The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run is a scenic race held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama, featuring both 5K and 15K distances. The course begins in a picturesque valley and includes a unique segment through the cave, with the last 1.2 miles of the race running through the cavern,..

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..

The Blood Rock 100 is a trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, scheduled for December 5-7, 2025. The race features multiple distances, including the 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K, and 25K races, all passing through scenic areas such as Belcher Tract, Summit Lake, and Belche..

The Frozen Yeti is the first race in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, taking place on December 20, 2025, at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. It offers 5-mile and 10-mile trail running events designed for both novice and experienced runners. The course features scenic mountain views,..

The Run Undead Ultra Trail Party is a lively trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, on New Year's Eve. It features multiple race distances, including 25K, 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles, with participants running loops on a flat, fast course. The event combines u..

The Recover From The Holidays 50K is an annual running event organized by the Huntsville Track Club, designed to help participants shake off the holiday indulgences and kickstart their fitness goals for the new year. This challenging trail run takes place at John Hunt Running Park, offering a scenic..

The Frozen Trash Panda is a trail running event held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, featuring 10K and half marathon distances. It is the second race in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, designed for both new and experienced trail runners. The course offers scenic mountain views,..

The Mount Cheaha 50K is an annual ultramarathon held in Delta, Alabama, finishing at the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the state's highest point at 2,407 feet. This point-to-point trail race covers approximately 31.6 miles, with 80% of the course on scenic single-track trails through Talladega National..

The Russell Forest Run is a popular running event held at Russell Crossroads in Lake Martin, Alabama, featuring both 10K and 5K races. Set against a scenic backdrop, the course includes a mix of sand, clay, and gravel roads, designed for runners and cyclists. The event not only promotes fitness but..

McClellan Madness is an annual trail running event held at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama, celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026. Participants can choose between a 4-hour or 8-hour race, running a 4.1-mile single-track loop in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The course features mod..