Trail Running Calendar Alabama 2026-2027

The Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race features a challenging 10 and 20 mile course through Oak Mountain State Park. Runners must carry their own hydration from the start to tackle the hot conditions. It's part of the Southeastern Trail Seri..

The Chupacabra Trail Race is the final race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, held at Monte Sano State Park. Runners can choose a 10K or half marathon on a scenic course with creek crossings and bluff views. All participants get a series t-s..

Experience the scenic Pinhoti Trail at the Rebecca Mountain 50 Mile. This point-to-point race in Alabama features a challenging course over Horn Mountain with stunning ridge views. Choose from 50-mile, 50K, or 25K distances on a day full of..

The Chewacla Cha Cha is a trail race in Alabama's Chewacla State Park, featuring 5K and 10K options on scenic singletrack. It's part of the Southern Singletrack series and benefits the Valley Rescue Mission. Runners receive a shirt and fini..

Experience the Standing Boy Trail Festival in Columbus, GA. Choose from a Vertical 5K, a 10-miler, a Canicross race, or a 50K on smooth, scenic single-track trails. Each finisher gets a unique medal and shirt.

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.

Experience a family friendly fitness festival in Huntsville featuring a certified half marathon, a scenic 5K, and a kids fun run. Enjoy local food trucks, wellness vendors, and pop up fitness classes at Hays Farm.

The Darter Dash is a 5K and 10K trail run through the scenic Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. After the race, cool off with an optional tube ride down a waterfall and enjoy a pancake breakfast. All proceeds benefit the preserve's educational p..

The Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique 50K elimination race in Alabama. Runners complete one-mile laps carrying a kettlebell, with decreasing time limits each loop. Only those finishing all 31 laps earn a medal, with custom kettlebells for th..

Test your endurance at Wade Mountain Preserve in this traditional backyard ultra. Complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour on trails and roads until only one runner remains standing at the Devils Race Track.

Lake Yahou in Anniston, Alabama hosts trail races of 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile on mostly non technical single track. Finishers receive a hand painted rock and awards are given for top finishers in each distance.

The Wade Mountain Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama, offers a unique trail marathon, half marathon, and 10K on low-traffic paths under fall foliage. All participants receive a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal, and a post-race meal. It's a cu..

The Endless Mile is a multi-day timed run on a smooth, certified one-mile loop at Veterans Park in Alabama. Choose your challenge from 6 to 72 hours, with full support including 24/7 hot food. It's a unique test of endurance on a flat, ligh..

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running festival with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and family-friendly hike options. The longer races are qualifiers for the world championship in Malta. The event includes a festive atmosphere with..

Event Overview This is the 19th annual Pinhoti 100, a point-to-point ultramarathon. It takes place in Sylacauga, Alabama, and Heflin, Alabama, on a course through the Talladega National Forest. Course Details The course is 100 miles long an..

Event Details The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run takes place at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. The event offers two distances: a 5K and a 15K. The course starts in a valley with views of mountains and fields. The final seg..

The Dizzy Fifties is a 23-year-old trail running classic in Monte Sano State Park. Choose from a 50K, 20-mile, or 10-mile loop on a scenic figure-eight course. This grassroots event is known for its community vibe and features a cupless for..

Test your physical and mental endurance by running ten 5ks spaced 2.5 hours apart over 24 hours at Oak Mountain State Park. Complete this unique challenge to earn a custom coffin award and experience a sunset to sunrise trail loop.

About the Race The Blood Rock 100 is a trail running event offering four distances: the 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K (31.18 miles), and 25K (16.62 miles) races. All events are part of the Southeastern Trail Runs series and take place within Oak M..

Run for a cause in Valley, Alabama. This 34-hour ultramarathon on a scenic 2-mile river loop supports the town's free holiday carousel tradition. Earn a unique finisher's award or a custom buckle for 100 miles.