Running Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 276 running races in Alabama in 2026 across 91 cities. The next upcoming race is the Montgomery Whitewater Labor Day 5K in Montgomery on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

McDowell 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Nauvoo, AL Nauvoo

Trail 1 Mile Fun RunBoth5K

From $20 Open

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THE F5 Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road The F5 1mi (for Kids)The F5 5KF5 Half Marathon

From $15 Open

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JOHO Missions 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Chelsea, AL Chelsea

Road 1 Mile Fun RunJOHO 5K

From $20 Open

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Family Weekend & Friends Weekend Color Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Family and Friends Weekend Color Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Thorsby, AL Thorsby

Road Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Madison, AL Madison

Virtual Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge (5K) In-PersonPulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge (5K) Virtual

From $20 Open

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Fiddlers 5k, Kids Fun Run, and Fun Day

Sat, Sep 26 · Athens, AL Athens

Road Fiddlers 5kFiddlers Kids Fun Run for Ages 3-12

From $10 Open

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Grin 2 B 5K Charlie Dunn

Sat, Sep 26 · Morris, AL Morris

Road 5 K

From $30 Open

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Miles for Heroes

Sat, Sep 26 · Daphne, AL Daphne

Road 1+ Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Rocket City Microthon

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Kid's PackageRunners PackageSlacker's Package

From $20 Open

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2026 BOO! Brain Cancer Virtual Challenge

Thu, Oct 1 · Any City-Any State, AL Any City-Any State

Virtual BOO! Brain Cancer Virtual 5K Walk/Run - No Challenge MedalBOO! Brain Cancer Virtual 5K Walk/Run - With Challenge MedalBOO! Brain Cancer Virtual 10K Walk/Run - No Challenge Medal +7

From $25 Open

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Bama Runs for Breast Cancer 5K Color Run

Fri, Oct 2 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Road 5K Color Run

From $10 Open

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Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Road Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5K - presented by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International - benefiting the American Cancer Society

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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9th Annual Birmingham, AL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road Ostomy 5k (Open)Ostomy 5k (Ostomate)

From $30 Open

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Mayhaw Music Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Cottonwood, AL Cottonwood

Road 5K Open

From $30 Open

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Venecia's Foundation Crap Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

Virtual KID Fun Run5k Crap Run - VirtualCrap Run 5k - Athena/Clydesdale +1

From $10 Open

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Order of Athena’s 2nd Annual 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Coden, AL Coden

Road 5k Run/WalkDon’t want to get out of bed but wants a shirt

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tuscaloosa Runners' Championship

Sat, Oct 3 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Road Tuscaloosa Runners' Championship

From $25 Open

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Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile

Sat, Oct 3 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road 1 Mile Fun RunImpact 5kImpact 10K

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run for Uganda

Sat, Oct 3 · Rainsville, AL Rainsville

Road 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hope in Motion

Sat, Oct 3 · Wedowee, AL Wedowee

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mercy Medical Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Auburn, AL Auburn

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Homewood, AL Homewood

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Virtual5K Virtual +4

From $20 Open

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Cullman Oktoberfest 5K & 10K, Hosted by WellStone

Sat, Oct 3 · Cullman, AL Cullman

Road Cullman Oktoberfest 5K, Hosted by WellStoneCullman Oktoberfest 10K, Hosted by WellStone

From $30 Open

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Run to Defeat the Monsters- Domestic Violence

Sat, Oct 3 · Warrior, AL Warrior

Road Run to Defeat the Monsters 5K

From $35 Open

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BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series

Sun, Oct 4 · Hoover, AL Hoover

Virtual Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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The Sensory Fun Color Run & Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Open

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The Little Tree Project 2,500-Mile Challenge, by F3 Mobile

Sun, Oct 4 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Virtual The Little Tree Project 2,500-Mile Challenge, by F3 Mobile

From $30 Open

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Molten Monster Mash 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Road 5K RunKids Run

From $10 Open

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Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K

Sat, Oct 10 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 15k Run

From $20 Open

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Bras Across the CAUSEway 5k & Festival

Sat, Oct 10 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed)1-Mile Fun Run (Chip Timed)T-Shirt Only (Pickup) +1

From $28 Open

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Noccalula Falls Duathlon

Sat, Oct 10 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Triathlon Athlete Relay RunnerAthlete Relay BikerAthlete +2

From $20 Open

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Walk for Life + 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Opelika, AL Opelika

Road 5KWalk for Life

From $10 Open

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BOOKIN' IT 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Virtual BOOKIN' IT 5K 2026 - Stroller PushBOOKIN' IT 5K 2026 - Sleep-in/VirtualBOOKIN' IT 5K 2026

From $25 Open

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Compassion Coast 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach

Virtual Virtual 5K5K$2500.00 Sponsorship +5

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Lady Walk 5K Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Athens, AL Athens

Road Pink Lady Walk 5K Race

From $25 Open

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2026 Shrimp Festival Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach

Road 5K5K Walk10K

From $30 Open

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Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Headland, AL Headland

Road 1 - Mile Fun Run5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 10 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Ultra Backyard Ultra

From $80 Open 51 spots left

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Running on Faith

Sat, Oct 10 · Ranburne, AL Ranburne

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham

Sat, Oct 10 · Meadowbrook, AL Meadowbrook

Road We Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K - Under 18We Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Honea Family Dentistry & Revival Center Missions 10K/5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Vincent, AL Vincent

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open

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COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 10 · Adamsville, AL Adamsville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (In-Person)Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Ann's Run for Life

Sat, Oct 10 · Cropwell, AL Cropwell

Road 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Oak Park Challenge - 7 Mile Trail Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Trail Oak Park Challenge 2026

From $40 Open

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