New Years Resolution 6K Trail Run

Trussville, United States • 3 Jan 2026

Event overview

The New Years Resolution 6K Trail Run takes place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Trussville, Alabama, at the Trussville Sports Complex (504 Cherokee Drive). The event includes two categories: the New Years Resolution 6K Trail Run and a New Years resolution RUCK division. Entry for each event is listed at $30. Registration closes on January 2, 2026. A race T-shirt is guaranteed for participants who register by December 3, 2025. There will be three overall winners in each division and additional age-division awards.

Course and beneficiaries

The event is presented by Designs for Hope. The course is an offroad, single-track trail that follows the Trussville Trails and runs along the Cahaba River. Proceeds support Designs for Hope, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has operated since 2011 and reports work in 21 countries across four continents. Additional information is available from the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
New Years Resolution 6k Trail Run
6 km
New Years Resolution Ruck
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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