Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Join Born to Be Wild on January 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile fun run supporting local land and wildlife conservation. Family friendly with kids activities and the SCT mascot Flint the River Otter.

Tackle the Southern Singletrack Trail Series, four scenic trail races around Columbus, Georgia and east Alabama from Feb to Dec. Pick Short or Long series, run all four to compete for overall prizes and earn exclusive series swag.

Scenic lakefront trail loops at West Point Lake offer 5K and 10K options with limited field size, participant caps, and race swag, while a portion of proceeds supports Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Join the Sadie Hawkins Shuffle 5K and Polar Plunge on February 14 at Montgomery Whitewater for a fun run and chilly plunge. Early registrants get an event shirt and all participants enjoy discounts on skating and the ropes course.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

Mount Cheaha 50K finishes atop Cheaha Mountain, sending runners 50K of mostly single track on the Pinhoti through Talladega National Forest. Expect scenic overlooks, creek crossings and waterfalls for a rugged, rewarding trail day.

Run scenic loops on a family cattle farm in Thomaston with 5k, 15k, and 50k options on a 3.1 mile loop through pasture and forest single track. All registrants get a long sleeve shirt and 15k and 50k runners receive a meal ticket.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run in Williamson that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Proceeds benefit Refuge Youth Ministry and their summer service trip to Camp Barnabas.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

Join the Hop Into Spring 5K Run Walk at Hobbs Farm Park Greenway Trailhead in Carrollton, GA for a scenic paved 5K that benefits the Grimes Foundation. Register by Feb 28 to guarantee a race shirt.

Run the Lake Martin 50/50 on April 4, 2026 at Russell Lands in Alabama, a scenic 25 mile loop with rolling hills and rocky terrain. Choose the 50 mile two lap challenge or the 50K and enjoy well stocked aid stations.

A looped trail race at Dowdell's Knob in Pine Mountain GA offering 7K, 14K, and 21K options that benefit MercyMed of Columbus. The route runs over rocky and rooty singletrack with waterfalls, wildlife, a 1953 memorial rock and Elephant Rock..

Tackle the scenic Pine Mountain Trail at The Big 50, a point to point challenge through Roosevelt State Park with 50K and 25K courses and rugged climbs and descents. Finishers get a medal and a post race hotdog cookout.

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party at Shawmut Airport in Valley, Alabama offers riverfront 12 hour and 6 hour challenges, a 5K loop and the playful Ice Cream Mile. Finishers earn unique awards and a cash bonus awaits any new 12 hour course rec..

Push your limits at Last at the Lake on July 25, 2026 at West Point Lake, GA, running scenic 5K loops for a 50K or the Last Man Standing endurance contest. Entries are limited to 100 and registration fees rise after May 1.

Southern Fried 50/50 is a scenic trail ultramarathon in Columbus, Georgia, along the Fall Line Trace and RiverWalk. Aid stations serve fried chicken, Georgia watermelon and sweet tea, and summer heat can be a factor.

Trail race at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama, offering 5K and 10K singletrack loops. The event supports Valley Rescue Mission and includes a race shirt, finisher award, and on-course and finish aid stations.

Experience the Standing Boy Trail Festival, a three day weekend of trail running in Columbus GA with a Night Time 5K, 10 mile, canicross 10 mile and 50K. Proceeds support the trails and every finisher gets a medal and shirt.

Run the Small Town Christmas 34 hour: a friendly ultrarun on a scenic 2 mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, Alabama. Support a beloved town carousel and chase 100 mile finishes and custom buckle glory.

A long running tradition at FDR State Park near Pine Mountain, Georgia offering 19 and 40 mile courses on rocky single track and rolling hills. The well marked routes include stream crossings and support Georgia state parks.