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.

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Auburn, AL Auburn

Virtual Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 1 MileUnity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K - VIRTUALUnity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K

From $5 Open

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DCubed Virtual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Harvest, AL Harvest

Virtual DCubed Virtual 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Foley Rotary Oyster 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair

Sat, Nov 14 · Foley, AL Foley

Road Foley Rotary Oyster One Mile Fun RunFoley Rotary Oyster 5K WheelchairFoley Rotary Oyster 5K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Quack Attack presented by Athens Ducks Unlimited

Sat, Nov 14 · Athens, AL Athens

Road Fun RunBoth5K +2

From $20 Open

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2026 Run for Warriors 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Guntersville, AL Guntersville

Road 2026 Run for Warriors

From $30 Open

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Barnwell Community Spud Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Fairhope, AL Fairhope

Road Couch Potato Fun Run (with T-Shirt)Spud Run 5KSpud Run 5K - Student - (Free Does Not Include T-Shirt)

From $0 Open

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Keesler Federal Battleship 12K

Sun, Nov 15 · Spanish Fort, AL Spanish Fort

Road Keesler Federal Battleship 12KAssisted 12K

From $35 Open

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Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Boaz, AL Boaz

Road 5K Run10K RunSleep In Registration

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, &13.1M at Gadsden, AL (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Dam Bridge 10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Florence, AL Florence

Road 10K

From $40 Open

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KultureCity Birmingham Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Virtual KultureCity Birmingham Race - 5KKultureCity Birmingham Race - 13.1 MilesKultureCity Birmingham Race - Virtual

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Death by 5k Oak Mountain

Sat, Nov 21 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road 24 Hour Challenge

From $165 Open

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City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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4th Annual Turkey Trot - Chasing Recovery 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Jasper, AL Jasper

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Cross Country and Track Sign Up5K Run

From $18 Open

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Trax4Max Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Florence, AL Florence

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Plucked Turkey 10k

Thu, Nov 26 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Road 10k Run

From $35 Open

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Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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HSV Ironbowl 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 5K1 Mile

From $20 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ditto Landing 10k

Sun, Nov 29 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 10K Run

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wetumpka Dickens of a Run 5k & Jingle Bell Jot

Sat, Dec 5 · Wetumpka, AL Wetumpka

Road Jingle Jot One Mile Fun RunWetumpka Dickens of a Run 5k

From $20 Open

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New Balance RunningLane XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 2 Mile (1st-8th Grade, 7th & 8th graders have the option to run in the Championship 5K divisions)New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Girls)New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Boys) +1

From $35 Open

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Fun Run Rudolph

Sat, Dec 5 · Alabaster, AL Alabaster

Road 2 Mile Fun Run - Ages 3 and Up

From $25 Open

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A Walk to Remember in December

Sat, Dec 5 · Semmes, AL Semmes

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL

Sat, Dec 5 · Homewood, AL Homewood

Virtual 1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +4

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Run Run Rudolph 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, & Christmas Carol Crawl

Fri, Dec 11 · Tuscumbia, AL Tuscumbia

Road 1 Mile Fun RunBoth5K Race

From $20 Open

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Pell City Rotary Club Jingle Bell 5K, 10K & Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Pell City, AL Pell City

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run10K Run

From $35 Open

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Holly Jolly Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Evergreen, AL Evergreen

Road Child RegistrationGeneral RegistrationRace Volunteer +1

From $0 Open

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Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road Y It Matters Fun RunY It Matters 5K - Sleep-In OptionY It Matters 5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Rocket City Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Virtual Rocket City 5KRocket City 10KRocket City Half Marathon +7

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas Classic 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Pelham, AL Pelham

OCR Christmas Class 5k 12 & Under RegistrationChristmas Classic 5kCandy Cane Challenge - Kids Event

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (53)

Sat, Jan 2 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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River City Micro Marathon

Sat, Jan 9 · Decatur, AL Decatur

Road 5K10KMarathon +1

From $35 Open

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Half Naked Half Marathon - Presented by Anniston Runners Club

Sat, Jan 9 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Road Half Naked Quarter MarathonHalf Naked Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mobile Marathon

Sun, Jan 10 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road Fun RunHalf Marathon RelayHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open

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MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham

Sat, Jan 16 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - ADULT1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - YOUTH5K +1

From $20 Open

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New Year 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (02)

Sat, Jan 16 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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KEYSYS 5K Cahaba Heights

Sat, Jan 30 · Vestavia Hills, AL Vestavia Hills

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Virtual Safari Family Fun Run & Walk (Untimed)5KHalf Marathon +7

From $15 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks

Sat, Feb 6 · Fultondale, AL Fultondale

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5KThe Covenant Rescue Group 5K +4

From $15 Open

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