Pelham
Trail Running Calendar near Pelham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Pelham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
October 2026
Nighttime trail running festival at Cahaba River Park with 3 hour and 6 hour timed races on a 3.1 mile loop and an Oktoberfest Biergarten; 21+.
Test your endurance at this 50K elimination race where runners must complete 31 one mile loops within decreasing time limits while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell.
Trail 5K and 10K at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham with water stations and awards; proceeds support a Feed My Starving Children packing event.
Timed 6 to 72-hour ultraruns on a USATF-certified 1.00203-mile lighted loop at Veteran's Park, Alabaster, with 24-hour aid, finisher medals and 100/200-mile buckles.
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.
Experience the trails of Birmingham at the BUTS Bearly Ultra featuring 13.5 and 27 mile distances through the scenic Red Mountain Park.
December 2026
Experience the vast trails of Alabama’s largest state park with races ranging from 25K to 100 miles featuring significant elevation and pristine mountain lakes.
January 2027
Nighttime 12 mile event at Shoal Creek Park in Montevallo with two 6 mile loops, aid station, custom t-shirt and finisher medal; a headlamp is recommended.
February 2027
A unique trail race in Alabama where runners complete 2-mile laps every 40 minutes and can choose to cash out earned poker chips or gamble on becoming the last person standing.
March 2027
Trail running event in Trussville with 50K, 25K, 15K and 5K options; proceeds benefit 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 access and post race amenities.
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.