Alabama
Alabama Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alabama for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 69 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alabama below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where runners carry a 20 lb kettlebell for 31 one-mile laps with shrinking time limits and custom kettlebell awards.
Test your endurance at Wade Mountain Preserve in this traditional backyard ultra. Complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour on trails and roads until only one runner remains standing at the Devils Race Track.
Lake Yahou in Anniston AL offers a 50K plus 10 mile and 5.5 mile trail races on runnable single-track, capped at 100 runners with hand painted finisher rocks.
Trail 5K and 10K at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham with on-course water stops and proceeds supporting a Feed My Starving Children packing event.
A 7 mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville with a marked out and back climb, water stations, a race shirt and a finisher gift.
Trail races in Citronelle, AL on October 17, 2026 featuring 10K, 25K, and 50K run on a 5K woodland loop with medals for all finishers.
A Halloween themed owner and dog obstacle run at OneWorld Pet Resort in Anniston featuring a 4+ mile course with 30+ obstacles and on site camping.
Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K in Huntsville on October 18, 2026, with cupless aid stations, a hoodie, medal and post race meal included.
Trail running event in Gurley Alabama with a certified 5K plus 25K and 50K courses on the McMullen Cove trails, notable landmarks, aid stations, and charitable proceeds.
A Halloween themed night trail event at Oak Mountain State Park with 13 mile and 6 mile loop courses, required headlamps, on course aid, post race food and awards.
Community running and hiking event at Oak Mountain State Park with 10K, 5K and an accessible 1 mile trail supporting inclusion for people with disabilities.
A wooded trail 5K and 1-mile fun run in Montgomery with treats on the course, concessions, music, and a costume contest; proceeds support Eastwood Christian School.
Trail races and a family Halloween Hike at Oak Mountain State Park on Oct 31, 2026, part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series with marathon and half marathon qualifying slots.
Multi-day mountain bike and trail running event at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, AL, featuring 40- and 17-mile MTB races and 50K and 25K trail runs, October 30 to November 1, 2026.
November 2026
A 100 mile point to point trail race on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama featuring blue blazes, creek crossings, rolling mountains and scenic overlooks.
5K and 15K trail races at Cathedral Caverns State Park featuring a cave out and back segment, cupless aid stations, capped fields, and finisher medals.
A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Lake Lurleen Park with hourly 4 mile loops, male and female divisions, and options to continue unofficially for personal PRs.
Trail races at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve on Nov 14, 2026 offering 6 Miler, half marathon and full marathon on a 6.4 mile loop with limited 200 runner capacity.
A mud run in Foley, AL on November 14, 2026 offering a timed 5K with obstacles and a non-timed 2 Mile Fun Run supporting missions.