Alabama
Alabama Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alabama for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 65 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
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, included hooded shirt and finisher medal.
Multi-day timed loop race at Veterans Park in Alabaster with 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hour options plus marathon and 50K on a USATF certified 1.00203 mile loop.
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.
Night trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on October 24, 2026 with 13 and 6 mile loops, aid stations, post-race food, awards, and a costume contest.
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 running and hiking festival in Pelham, AL with marathon, half marathon, 10K and a family Halloween hike; marathon and half qualify for the 2027 XTERRA Trail World Championship.
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.
Trail races at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL with 5K and 15K courses, a cave out-and-back segment, cupless race rules, and on-course aid stations.
Backyard ultra at Lake Lurleen where runners repeat a four-mile loop each hour until one remains; male and female winners are crowned and finishers receive mileage awards.
Ruffner Mountain Fall Classic in Irondale, AL offers a 6 mile loop race plus half and full marathons using repeated 6.4 mile loops with significant elevation gain.
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.
Trail race in Monte Sano State Park on Nov 21, 2026 offering 50K, 20 Mile, and 10 Mile looped courses with pavilion aid and on-course medical support.
A 24 hour challenge at Oak Mountain State Park where participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, with required illumination, camping options, five hot meals, an event shirt, and a finisher coffin.
Trail event at Red Mountain Park near Birmingham offering 13.5 miles and 27 miles over varied singletrack and rail beds, with aid stations and finish food.
A community 10K in Elkmont supporting the high school cross-country and track program, featuring a toy drive, vendors, and awards for age groups and overall finishers.
A community 5K in Foley on November 21, 2026, raising funds for The Dream Center to support local individuals and families.