Birmingham
Trail Running Calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birmingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
November 2026
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.
December 2026
January 2027
A 12 mile night trail race at Shoal Creek Park in Montevallo with two 6 mile loops on mostly flat gravel, grass and dirt trails; headlamp recommended.
February 2027
A Last Man Standing loop race at Oak Mountain State Park with 2 mile laps, poker chip cash outs at milestones, and decreasing time limits after 100 miles.
March 2027
Trail running event in Trussville AL with 50K, 25K, 15K and 5K on a repeated 5k loop; proceeds support the Trussville Historical Society.
April 2027
A half marathon, 10K and 5K on the shaded Five Mile Creek Greenway near Birmingham with chip timing, aid stations, shuttle service, and a four-hour half-marathon limit.
A 12 hour or 24 hour solo or team endurance event at Oak Mountain State Park where athletes log as many triathlon, duathlon, aquabike or single discipline laps as possible within the time limit.
A 5K trail race at Peavine Falls in Oak Mountain State Park featuring rocky singletrack, creek crossings, steep climbs, awards, postrace food and beer.
A springtime 5K at Ozan Winery with in person and virtual options, a race shirt, finisher medal, a post race mimosa and awards across age groups.
May 2027
Trail event at Oak Mountain State Park with 10K 50K 6 Hour 12 Hour and a free kids half mile; net proceeds support Smile a Mile and the Phase Foundation.
A charity run at Veterans Park on May 15, 2027 featuring a 5K Meow-A-Thon and a 1 mile Whisker Walk to benefit a no-kill, cage-free cat shelter.
Trail races on Cahaba Mountain include a 5M loop, a 5K, and a timed One More Hill Challenge with technical single-track and a 150-runner cap.