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!
November 2026
Seven mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville with a marked course, water stations, organizer shirt and finisher gift; registration has a $60 non refundable fee.
A point to point 100 mile trail race in Sylacauga, Alabama with varied single track, crew and drop bag rules, multiple aid stations, and a 32 hour time limit.
Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, AL, featuring a cave out-and-back segment, aid stations, and a finisher medal.
A backyard ultra in Coker, AL with a 4 mile loop run each hour until runners stop, featuring separate male and female divisions and optional shoot out and team variations.
Trail race on Ruffner Mountain with looped 6.4 mile, half and full marathon options, 1,200 to 4,800 ft elevation gain, two aid stations and a GPX file.
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.
A looped trail event at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20M, and 10M options with a pavilion aid station, cupless policy, and medical support on site.
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 running at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham offering a 13.5 mile loop with about 1500 ft of climbing, run once or twice for 27 miles with on-course aid and finish amenities.
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.
December 2026
A 34 hour ultrarun on a 2 mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, AL, supporting the town's holiday carousel tradition with shirts and finisher awards.
A post season cross country meet in Huntsville on December 5, 2026 featuring seeded 5K championship races for grades 7 to 12, an open 5K, and a 2 Mile youth race for 1st to 8th graders. Entry fee is listed as $35.
Holiday event in Troy, Alabama featuring a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile Santa Stroll with awards and festive dress prizes.
Christmas Tree Trail Run is a 5K trail race at the Farm at Quail Hollow in Section, Alabama, held December 5, 2026 with registration via RunSignUp.
Trail races at Monte Sano State Park on Dec 19, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile distances as the first event in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series.
Three winter trail races at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville offering multiple distances, aid stations, series shirts and awards, and a capped series bundle.
A 50K New Year Eve loop race in Huntsville, AL featuring ten repeats of a 3.1 mile grass trail loop with limited aid and a Santa sanctioned finish hoodie.
New Year’s Eve trail event at Oak Mountain State Park with looped ultra distances, one aid station, music and a midnight ball drop.