Running Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 256 running races in Alabama in 2026 across 72 cities. The next upcoming race is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (22) in Montgomery on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Chi Omega and Farmhouse Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Auburn, AL Auburn

Road Chi Omega and Farmhouse Color Run

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lifeline's Run for One 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Hoover, AL Hoover

Virtual BIRMINGHAM - Fun Run ParticipantRUN WHERE YOU AREBIRMINGHAM - 5K Participant

From $25 Open

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Running of the Bulls 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunRunning of the Bulls 5K

From $15 Open

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Tomahawk Trail Endurance Challenge

Sat, Aug 29 · Oneonta, AL Oneonta

Open

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Rocketman Triathlon 2026 presented by Team Rocket Tri Club

Sun, Aug 30 · Laceys Springs, AL Laceys Springs

Triathlon Rocketman Triathlon- AthenaRocketman TriathlonRocketman Triathlon- Clydesdale +6

From $75 Open 100 spots left

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Railroad Reckoning

Sat, Sep 5 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road Railroad Reckoning

From $47 Open

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Bloody Mary 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Walk5k Run

From $14 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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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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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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Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Lillian, AL Lillian

Road Mullet Festival Fun Run/Walk with T-ShirtMullet Festival 5K RunMullet Festival 5K Wheelchair Race +1

From $15 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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Taco Trot 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Guntersville, AL Guntersville

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Clift Farm Classic

Sat, Sep 12 · Madison, AL Madison

Road Fun Run5KBoth

From $20 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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Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Virtual Olympic - IndividualVirtual - Individual - Any DistanceOlympic Triathlon - 3 Person Relay +4

From $79 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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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

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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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Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Scottsboro, AL Scottsboro

Triathlon 5k Run/WalkSprint Triathlon IndividualSprint Triathlon Relay +3

From $30 Open 15 spots left

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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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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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Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge

Sun, Sep 20 · 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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Conquer the Cave 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Woodville, AL Woodville

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

From $45 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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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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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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PGB 5K ALOHA Run - Huntsville

Sat, Sep 26 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Virtual VIRTUAL PGB 5K ALOHA RunPGB 5K ALOHA Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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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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Rocket City Microthon

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Kid's PackageRunners PackageSlacker's Package

From $20 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, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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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

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Tuscaloosa Runners' Championship

Sat, Oct 3 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Road Tuscaloosa Runners' Championship

From $25 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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9th Annual Birmingham, AL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

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

From $30 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

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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 10 spots left

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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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Pink Lady Walk 5K Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Athens, AL Athens

Road Pink Lady Walk 5K Race

From $25 Open

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BOOKIN' IT 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Trussville, AL Trussville

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

From $25 Open

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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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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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Bras Across the CAUSEway 5k & Festival

Sat, Oct 10 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed)1-Mile Fun Run (Chip Timed)Virtual Participant +1

From $28 Open

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We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham

Sat, Oct 10 · Meadowbrook, AL Meadowbrook

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

From $20 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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