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Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2024-2025

Adventure-seekers looking for the best trail running experiences in Alabama should mark their calendars for a variety of events in 2024 and 2025. These races will take you through some of the most picturesque landscapes. Each race is a unique experience, offering a variety of trails that will challenge and invigorate runners of all skill levels.

Near Birmingham, the trail running scene thrives. With a variety of landscapes from rolling hills to dense forests, it's a top destination for runners seeking diversity in their routes. Montgomery, steeped in history, also grants trail runners the chance to connect with nature along the serene paths of its nearby parks. Travel south to Mobile to experience trail running in a coastal setting, where the city’s geographic diversity and lush greenery add to the satisfaction of trail runners.

Further north, Huntsville's proximity to the Appalachian foothills provides a more rugged terrain for those seeking a challenge amidst the beauty of the Monte Sano State Park and its surrounding areas. Tuscaloosa, with trails located along the Black Warrior River, offers runners the delightful combination of water views and woodland landscapes. Lastly, in Hoover, the suburban settings give way to unexpected natural retreats.

Chewacla Cha Cha

Auburn

The Chewacla Cha Cha Trail Race offers both a 5K and 10K option on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama. The event aims to benefit the Valley Rescue Mission. The course features scenic trails with one loop for the 5K and two loops for the 10K. Registration costs $45 ..

Go for the Gold Run Fest

Mcmullen Cove

The Go For The Gold Run Fest is a two-day event offering five different distances, from a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run to a 50k Trail Run. The Sublett Point Challenge is a 3-mile out and back event with post-race pizza and fireworks. The 25k and 50k Trail Runs feature true single track trails with significan..

October 2024

Lake Yahou 50K

Anniston

The Lake Yahou 50k trail run takes place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8:00 AM in Anniston, AL. The race offers three distances: 50K, 10 Miler, and 5.5 Miler, with varying elevations and cutoff times. The trails are non-technical single-track dirt, making it suitable for both new and seasoned tra..

Kettlebell Kountdown

Pelham

The Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique and challenging trail run event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants will carry a 20-pound kettlebell during each one-mile loop, with time limits decreasing as the race progresses. The competition consists of completing 31 loops, total..

Wade Mountain Marathon

Huntsville

The Wade Mountain Marathon in Huntsville, AL offers a unique trail running experience with a marathon, half marathon, and 10K options under the beautiful fall foliage. The event provides hooded sweatshirts, finisher medals, and a post-race meal for all participants. The race is cupless, so runners m..

Halloween Havoc Half Marathon

Pelham

The Halloween Havoc Half Marathon is a fun Halloween themed night race taking place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. Participants can choose between a 13-mile or 6-mile loop course, featuring challenging hills, smooth single track, and jeep road. The event will have one full aid station for..

Oak Park Challenge

Huntsville

The Oak Park Challenge is a 7-mile trail run in Huntsville, AL, taking place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM. The race features a lollipop route with a 1,000ft elevation gain and loss on Monte Sano mountain, with about 95% of the course being singletrack. Organized by Fleet Feet Huntsville /..

November 2024

Pinhoti Sylacauga, AL

Sylacauga

The 2024 Pinhoti trail run is a Western States Qualifier for 2025, taking place on November 2nd, starting at 6:00 AM in Sylacauga, AL. The course is a challenging Point to Point Trail run covering 83 miles of single track, 17 miles of jeep road, and 2 miles of pavement through the Talladega National..

December 2024

Blood Rock 100

Pelham

The Blood Rock 100 trail run event will take place on December 7th and 8th, 2024, at The Cabins in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, AL. The event offers a 50-mile race, a 55K race, and a 25K race, each with varying levels of elevation gain and cutoff times. Participants must register by November 27t..

Small Town Christmas 34hr

Valley

The Small Town Christmas 34hr will take place in Valley on Saturday 14 December 2024. You can run 34 hours.

January 2025

Mountain Mist

Huntsville

The 31st Annual Mountain Mist trail run is set to take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:00 AM CST at Monte Sano State Park Lodge in Huntsville, AL. This challenging 50K trail run features rocky, rough, and well-maintained trails through Monte Sano State Park and the Huntsville Land Trust Tr..

February 2025

Mount Cheaha 50K

Delta

The Mount Cheaha 50K UltraMarathon Race is a challenging point-to-point trail run that finishes at the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama at 2,407 feet. The course offers scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, waterfalls, and beautiful single track trails through the Talladeg..

March 2025

Oak Mountain 50k

Pelham

The 24th Annual Oak Mountain 50K, the 2nd oldest 50K in Alabama, will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, starting at 7:30 AM. The course features forested hills on mostly single track trails with two climbs up to the top of Double Oak Mountain, totaling about 3900 ft. of climbing. There are no ..

April 2025

Chief Ladiga 100

Jacksonville

The Chief Ladiga 100 Mile Trail Run is set to take place in Jacksonville, AL, offering a scenic course through wetlands, streams, forests, and farmlands, with a backdrop of mountains. The 100-mile course includes a stretch on smooth pavement across the Georgia line and back, with aid stations every ..