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!
March 2027
A 12-hour open-course trail endurance event at Whitewater Ranch on a measured 1 mile loop, offered as solo or 2- and 4-person team relays.
April 2027
Trail races at Oak Mountain in Alabama offer 50K, 25K and 6 Mile courses on forested single track with two climbs to Double Oak Mountain; the 50K has a 9 hour 30 minute cutoff.
A military style 5 mile obstacle course in Tuscaloosa with 20+ obstacles and a Marine regulation O Course, with proceeds supporting the Alabama Marines Foundation.
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.
DeSoto Falls Trail Run on April 17, 2027 offers 50K, 25K and 15K courses at DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne with listed elevation gains and an 11 hour cutoff for the 50K.
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.
Trail races in Heflin AL on April 24 2027 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids run on the Pinhoti Trail with aid stations and published time limits.
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 4-mile obstacle race across 400 acres with 20+ obstacles, a final 25 yard water element, post-race food and beer for those 21+, benefiting Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
Multiple distance timed running event at John Hunt Park with a 1.7 mile loop, aid stations, overnight camping and team relays; field limited to 500 runners.
Owner and dog teams tackle a 4+ mile course with 30+ obstacles at OneWorld Pet Resort in Anniston on May 15–16, 2027, with team and individual divisions and multiple awards.
A community 5K and 1 mile fun run and walk benefiting Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue at Veterans Park, featuring varied terrain and packet pickup the day before.
Multi-day trail event at Cahaba River Park offering timed races from three to forty eight hours plus a 50K night relay for teams.
Trail race in Trussville, AL with a 5K, a technical 5 Mile loop and the One More Hill Challenge; 150 runner cap and on-course aid stations.
Trail 5K and a 0.75 mile fun run at Chickasabogue Park with awards, guaranteed shirts by May 8, and a post race party with food and park amenities.
A Memorial Day weekend trail race in Pelham, Alabama with 12- and 6-mile options, parking fee, packet pickup, shirt deadline, military discount, and age-group awards.
June 2027
Night Howler 50 is a 50 mile overnight lap race at Hoover Sports Park East on June 26, 2027, requiring twenty 2.5 mile loops with a 16 hour cutoff.
July 2027
46th Annual BTC Peavine Falls Run at Oak Mountain State Park on July 4 2027, a chip timed 8.2 mile race with a separate walker start and a shirt guarantee for early registrants.