Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

A small-field trail race at West Point Lake with scenic 5K and 10K loops on Turkey Run Trail. The event is capped at 90 runners, includes a custom BOCO cap for each participant, and donates a portion of proceeds to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper..

A 10K and 5K through Russell Forest near Lake Martin on February 28, 2026, on a certified sand, clay and gravel course. The race benefits the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation and finishes near The Stables with a Grits Bar and liv..

A point to point 50K finishing at Cheaha State Park summit, Alabama's highest point. The course runs mostly on single track through the Pinhoti, Skyway, and Silent trails with multiple aid stations and varied trail terrain.

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.

A 5K trail run at Lagoon Park in Montgomery on March 21, 2026, benefiting maintenance and upgrades to the park trails. The event includes post race refreshments, awards for multiple age groups, and discounted registration for first responde..

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.

Trail ultramarathon at Russell Lands on Lake Martin in Alexander City, AL with 50 mile and 50K options. The course uses a 25.09 mile loop with runnable trails, multiple aid stations, and a notable climb at Heaven Hill.

A looped trail race at Dowdell's Knob in F D Roosevelt State Park offering 7K, 14K and 21K on a 4.3 mile boot shaped loop. The field is limited to 75 runners and proceeds benefit MercyMed of Columbus.

Point to point trail runs of 50K and 25K through F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, GA, following the Pine Mountain Trail from Radio Tower trailhead to Liberty Bell Pool. Aid stations, a return bus option, finisher medals, and post..

A riverside trail event in Valley Alabama offering 12 hour and 6 hour timed formats, a 5K, and an Ice Cream Mile. Recorded results, finisher awards, and a $100 bonus for a new 12 hour course record.

A summer trail event at West Point Lake on July 25, 2026 featuring a Last Man Standing format of repeated 5K loops and a 50K race of ten 5K laps on the Turkey Run Trail.

The Southern Fried 50/50 will take place in Columbus on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run between 25 and 50 miles.

Trail runs on the wooded singletrack of Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama offering 5K and 10K loop options, staggered start waves, aid stations, race shirts, and finisher awards while benefiting Valley Rescue Mission.

A three-day trail festival at Standing Boy Trails in Columbus, GA featuring a night Vertical 5K, a 10 mile race, a Canicross 10 mile, and a three-lap 50K on a 10 mile loop.

A 34 hour ultrarun in Valley, Alabama on a 2 mile loop along the Chattahoochee River. The race supports the town's holiday carousel tradition and offers event shirts, finisher awards, and a custom buckle for 100 mile finishers.

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.

A trail half marathon and 10K at F.D.R. State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia on December 13, 2026. Runners receive a hoodie and finisher award, courses feature rocky singletrack with aid stations, and proceeds support local park and animal..