Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

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 50K point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama that finishes at the summit of Cheaha Mountain. The course runs mostly on single-track through Talladega National Forest, includes six aid stations, and has a 9 hours 30 minutes tim..

Run the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race on a historic cattle farm in Georgia. The event offers 5k, 15k, and 50k distances on a scenic 3.1-mile loop through pastures and forest trails. It's a cupless race with a meal included for longer d..

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..

This spring 5K in Carrollton takes place on the paved paths of Hobbs Farm Park Greenway. Proceeds support the Grimes Foundation, and awards are given across multiple age groups.

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.

Run the scenic "Boot Top Loop" in Georgia's F. D. Roosevelt State Park. Choose your challenge from 7K, 14K, or 21K on rocky, rolling singletrack. This intimate trail run is capped at just 75 participants.

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.

The Chewacla Cha Cha is a trail race on the singletrack paths of Chewacla State Park in Auburn. Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K distance, with staggered starts for both. The event supports the 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.

Run through the scenic trails of Pine Mountain's F.D. Roosevelt State Park at the Holiday Hootie Hoo. Choose the festive half marathon or 10K on challenging, leaf-covered singletrack. Every runner gets a hoodie and finisher award, with proc..