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Trussville Trail Run

Name: Trussville Trail Run
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Trussville

Trussville, United States • 16 May 2026

Event Overview

The Trussville Trail Run is a trail running event on Saturday, May 16, 2026. It will be the 13th annual edition of the race.

Course Details

The event features a single race distance of 8 kilometers on trails. It is described as Alabama's only 8K trail run. The start and finish are at the Trussville Senior Citizens Center, located at 504 Cherokee Drive in Trussville, Alabama. The event takes place at the Trussville Sports Complex.

Charity

Proceeds from the race benefit the Troy Ellis Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Trussville

Race information

Registration

8 km

Ttr Trussville Trail Run (ruck)

8 km

Ttr "ruck" Run/walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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