Running Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 260 running races in Alabama in 2026 across 87 cities. The next upcoming race is the Sublett Point 50K, 25K, 5K in Gurley on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham

Sat, Jan 16 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - YOUTH1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - ADULT5K +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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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (03)

Sat, Jan 23 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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ECTC Resolution 5K Run

Sat, Jan 23 · Ashville, AL Ashville

Road ECTC Resolution 5K Run 2027

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)5KVirtual Half Marathon +8

From $15 Open 40 spots left

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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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Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks

Sat, Feb 6 · Fultondale, AL Fultondale

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunThe Covenant Rescue Group 5KVirtual 5K +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Warrior Dash 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Talladega, AL Talladega

Road Warrior Dash 5KWarrior Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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CARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 AND 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Decatur, AL Decatur

Road CARNIVAL FROLIC 5KCARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 HALF MARATHON INDIVIDUALCARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 HALF MARATHON TEAM

From $25 Open

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Mardi Gras 5k Prediction Run (Mobile, AL)

Sun, Feb 7 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road Mardi Gras 5K Prediction Run!Under 16 years old. Mardi Gras 5K Prediction Run!0.0 🎭 Mardi Gras vibe Join the Mardi Gras fun—team up for Bead Toss and win a free pair of shoes each! Includes shirt, beaded lanyard, and medal.

From $12 Open

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Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival

Sat, Feb 13 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Road Be Mine 1 MileSweetheart 5K Run/WalkTrue Love 10K +1

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (06)

Sat, Feb 13 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Winter Winds Road Races

Sun, Feb 14 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 2 Mile Race4 Mile RaceBOTH 2 and 4 Mile Runs

From $15 Open

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We Run This Beach Marathon

Sat, Feb 20 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Road Beachin' 5KBeachin' 10KHalf Marathon +15

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon

Sat, Feb 20 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 1st Grade3rd GradeLate Registration (shirt size NOT guaranteed) +11

From $25 Open

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5th Annual Awaken Recovery Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Fultondale, AL Fultondale

Road Awaken 1-Mile Fun RunAwaken 1-Mile Fun RunAwaken 5K +5

From $10 Open

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Dolphin Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Road Fun RunStudent 5K5K

From $25 Open

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War Eagle Run Fest

Sat, Feb 20 · Auburn University, AL Auburn University

Road Kids Mile presented by Allen Turner AutomotiveKids Mile presented by Allen Turner Automotive5K presented by Glenda Mitchell Law Firm +3

From $15 Open

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Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Woodville, AL Woodville

Road Race to the Cave 5KRace to the Cave 5KRace to the Cave 10K +7

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Charger Pump & Run 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5KCharger Pump & Run 5K

From $10 Open

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Russell Forest Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Alexander City, AL Alexander City

Road Russell Forest Run 5KRussell Forest Run 5KRussell Forest Run 10K +1

From $40 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (08)

Sat, Feb 27 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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ASF 5.56k

Sat, Mar 6 · Hoover, AL Hoover

Road Male Heavy (35lb. Ruck/Vest)Team Heavy (4 people, each with their own 35lb. Ruck/Vest)Male Light (no ruck) +6

From $35 Open

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Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road Enlisted Heritage 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Mar 13 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Wild Irish Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Guntersville, AL Guntersville

Road Wild Irish Run 5KWild Irish Run 5KWild Irish Run 10K +1

From $25 Open

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Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Mar 20 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Saturn "V" 5KSaturn "V" 5KRace to Space Half Marathon +3

From $30 Open

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Smoke Rise 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Warrior, AL Warrior

Road Smoke Rise 1 Mile Fun RunSmoke Rise 1 Mile Fun RunSmoke Rise 5 K +1

From $20 Open

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Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay

Sat, Mar 20 · Selma, AL Selma

Virtual Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride with TransportationSelma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike RideVirtual Bike Ride +14

From $60 Open 45 spots left

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Rumpshaker 5K

Sat, Mar 27 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunColon Cancer Survivor - Virtual 5K +9

From $20 Open

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Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Mar 27 · Owens Cross Roads, AL Owens Cross Roads

Road Run the Cove 10KRun the Cove 10KRun The Cove Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Mulberry Mile: Trail Endurance Race

Sat, Mar 27 · Hanceville, AL Hanceville

Trail Individual4-Person Team2-Person Team +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (12)

Sat, Mar 27 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run

Thu, Apr 1 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Run/WalkVirtual 1 Mile Family Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +8

From $20 Open

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BTC Statue to Statue 15k

Sat, Apr 3 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 15K15K

From $45 Open

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BOOKING IT Through the Bluff

Sat, Apr 3 · Hokes Bluff, AL Hokes Bluff

Triathlon 10 K Run Only10 K Run OnlyHalf Marathon +10

From $15 Open

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Strawberry Sprint 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Thorsby, AL Thorsby

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunThorsby Strawberry Sprint 5K +1

From $10 Open

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Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

Fri, Apr 9 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

OCR Mini Recruits | Ages 7-8Junior Commandos | Ages 11-12Junior Commandos | Ages 9-10 +15

From $25 Open

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Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Fultondale, AL Fultondale

Road Highlands College 5KHighlands College 5KHighlands College 10K +3

From $30 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (14)

Sat, Apr 10 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Oak Mountain Ultra Relay

Fri, Apr 16 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Ultra 12 Hour Solo24 Hour Team24 Hour Solo +1

From $250 Open

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Peavine Falls & Climbs 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road Peavine Falls & Climbs 5k - RunPeavine Falls & Climbs 5k - HikePeavine Falls & Climbs 5k - Run

From $31 Open 40 spots left

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Cedar 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Apr 17 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K +3

From $17.76 Open

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Miles for Mimosas 5K - Ozan

Sun, Apr 18 · Calera, AL Calera

Virtual Virtual 5K5K-No Shirt5K +5

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (16)

Sat, Apr 24 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Whiskey and Wine 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road 5K5K

From $55 Open

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Boones Chapel 5K

Sat, May 8 · Prattville, AL Prattville

Road Boones Chapel 5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (18)

Sat, May 8 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (20)

Sat, May 22 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Cotton Row Run

Mon, May 24 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 1 Mile Run1 Mile Run5K Run +5

From $12 Open

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