Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2025-2026

The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run, held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama, offers 5K and 15K trail races suitable for both new and experienced runners. The scenic course begins in a valley with mountain views and includes a unique feature: the final 1.2 miles pass through a cave il..

The Dizzy Fifties is a 50K trail running event held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. The course consists of three loops, each just over 10 miles, starting and finishing at the Bikers Pavilion. With approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain, the race offers a challenging yet accessib..

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

The Blood Rock 100 is an ultramarathon event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, featuring multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 55K, and 25K. The races take place on the Belcher Tract, a scenic Forever Wild property with trails passing Summit Lake, Demopolis Lake, a..

The Frozen Yeti is the first race in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Scheduled for December 20, 2025, it offers 5-mile and 10-mile trail race options. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossings, and waterfalls, providing a ch..

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 course to help them recover from the holiday season's festivities. The event emphasizes..

The Run Undead Ultra Trail Party is a festive trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Taking place on New Year's Eve, it offers multiple race distances ranging from 25K to 100 miles, all run on a flat, fast, and fun 5-mile loop. Participants can complete multiple loop..

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 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 a unique lap-style ultramarathon held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants run repeated 2-mile loops, each to be completed within 40 minutes to avoid elimination. Every successful lap earns a poker chip worth $1, which can be cashed out at spec..

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 31.6 miles, with 80% of the course on scenic single-track trails through Talladega National Forest, inclu..

McClellan Madness is an annual trail running event held at the McClellan Bike Trails in Anniston, Alabama, celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026. The race features 4-hour and 8-hour options on a 4.1-mile single-track loop with about 300 feet of elevation gain per lap. Unique to 2026, the course wi..

The Southern States 200 is a unique, point-to-point mountain trail ultramarathon held in the southeastern U.S., following the Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton, Georgia to Mt. Cheaha, Alabama's highest peak. Covering 203.1 miles with nearly 28,000 feet of elevation gain, runners have 100 hours to compl..

The Oak Mountain 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held annually at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, the state's largest park. The 50K course features approximately 3,600 feet of elevation gain, running through forested hills and mostly single-track trails, including two climbs to the to..

The Blue Heron Hundreds is a trail ultramarathon held at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Mooresville, Alabama, featuring 100-mile, 100K, and 50K race distances. The course consists of a 15.5-mile loop on soft crushed gravel and dirt roads, showcasing prime birding and wildflower areas. The 100-m..

The Singing River 10k is part of the annual Singing River Trail race series held in Mooresville, Alabama. The event features a scenic, flat, and fast course on packed dirt and gravel roads, winding through 1818 Farms and along the river, shaded by a canopy of trees. Starting and finishing at the Sin..

The Chief Ladiga 100 is a southern springtime classic ultramarathon held annually in Jacksonville, Alabama, set for April 11, 2026. This event offers multiple distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon. The 100-mile race features a fast, crew-friendly course along the Chief Ladiga Trai..

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party, held in Valley, Alabama along the scenic Chattahoochee River, offers a fun and supportive trail running experience. The event features timed 12-hour and 6-hour ultra runs for endurance athletes, complete with full aid stations and experienced volunteers. For those pr..

The Race to the Tower Trail Run takes place in Palisades Park, Oneonta, Alabama, offering distances of 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K. The course combines half park road and half improved trail, featuring multiple loops depending on the distance. A unique aspect is the option to climb a tower at the finish t..