Running Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 276 running races in Alabama in 2026 across 88 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Fleet Feet Birmingham XC 2-Miler presented by Brooks in Birmingham on July 21. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Ross Bridge 8K and Health Expo

Sat, Sep 5 · Hoover, AL Hoover

Road Ross Bridge 1 Mile Fun RunRoss Bridge 8K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Positive Choices 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road Positive Choices 5KFun Run

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Railroad Reckoning

Sat, Sep 5 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road Railroad Reckoning

From $47 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Heals Eastern Alabama Cancer...Runaway 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Oxford, AL Oxford

Road Pink Heals Eastern Alabama Cancer...Runaway 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Race For Justice

Mon, Sep 7 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 5K Run10K RunBoth 10K and 5K Runs +1

From $30 Open

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Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Lillian, AL Lillian

Road Mullet Festival Fun Run/Walk with T-ShirtMullet Festival 5K WalkMullet Festival 5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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GSFR 9/11 Memorial & Stair Climb

Fri, Sep 11 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Open

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9/11 We Run To Remember

Fri, Sep 11 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Memorial Walk/Run

From $0 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Huntsville, Alabama

Sat, Sep 12 · Madison, AL Madison

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck +3

From $21 Open

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Rails to Recovery

Sat, Sep 12 · Hartselle, AL Hartselle

Road Fun Run5KBoth

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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H.O.P.E. 5K: Running for Survivors

Sat, Sep 12 · Alabaster, AL Alabaster

Road 1-Mile Fun RunLive Chip-Timed 5K

From $25 Open

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We Love Leeds Spirit Sprint 5K Glow Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Leeds, AL Leeds

Road Spirit Sprint 5K Glow Run

From $35 Open

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Soggy Seals Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Triathlon IndividualTeam

From $45 Open

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Clift Farm Classic

Sat, Sep 12 · Madison, AL Madison

Road Fun RunBoth5K

From $20 Open

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Walk This Way: 80's 5K and Block Party

Sat, Sep 12 · Foley, AL Foley

Road 5K Walk / RunAfter Party Only

From $15 Open

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Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Virtual Olympic - IndividualVirtual - Individual - Any DistanceSprint - Individual +4

From $79 Open

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Taco Trot 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Guntersville, AL Guntersville

Road Taco Trot 5k -- Early INDIVIDUAL RegistrationTaco Trot 5kTaco Trot 5k -- Early TEAM Registration +1

From $30 Open

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Boston or Bust Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Half MarathonMarathon

From $50 Open

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Autumn Chase Fun Run

Thu, Sep 17 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Running for Africa 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Running for Africa 2026 1 Mile Fun-RunRunning for Africa 2026 5K

From $25 Open

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MOVE FOR IMPACT 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Legacy Run A 5K For Peace & Prevention

Sat, Sep 19 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road The Legacy Run A 5K For Peace & Prevention

From $30 Open

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Head Over Teal 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 19 · Hoover, AL Hoover

Road 5K or 5K Team10K or 10K TeamSleep In (T-shirt only)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River

Sat, Sep 19 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River.

From $25 Open

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Battleship 12k Training Program by Fleet Feet Mobile

Sat, Sep 19 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road Battleship 12k Training Program by Fleet Feet Mobile

From $49 Open

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Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Scottsboro, AL Scottsboro

Triathlon 5k Run/WalkSprint ClydesdaleSprint Aquabike +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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Conquer the Cave 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Woodville, AL Woodville

Road Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 1 (9:00am)Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 3 (10:00am)Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 4 (10:30am) +2

From $45 Open

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Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck

Fri, Sep 25 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Open

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✨ Glow in the Park 5K✨

Fri, Sep 25 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Glow in the Park 1 MileGlow in the Park 5K

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Fiddlers 5k, Kids Fun Run, and Family 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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CMP 5K Range Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Talladega, AL Talladega

Road CMP 1K Fun RunCMP 5K Range Run

From $5 Open

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PGB 5K ALOHA Run - Huntsville

Sat, Sep 26 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Virtual VIRTUAL PGB 5K ALOHA RunPGB 5K ALOHA Run

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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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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Miles for Heroes

Sat, Sep 26 · Daphne, AL Daphne

Road 1+ Mile5K

From $30 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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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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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 Gadsden, AL (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Rocket City Microthon

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Runners PackageKid's 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 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 Closing Soon

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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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Mayhaw Music Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Cottonwood, AL Cottonwood

Road 5K Open

From $30 Open

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