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.

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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Dolphin Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Road Fun Run5K

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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Warrior Dash 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Talladega, AL Talladega

Road Warrior Dash 5KWarrior Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay

Sat, Mar 20 · Selma, AL Selma

Virtual Virtual RunSelma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride with TransportationVirtual Bike Ride +14

From $60 Open 45 spots left

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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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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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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/Walk5K Run/Walk +8

From $20 Open

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Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

Fri, Apr 9 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

OCR Mini Recruits | Ages 4-8Junior Commandos | Ages 9-10Mini Recruits | Ages 7-8 +15

From $25 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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Cedar 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Apr 17 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K +3

From $17.76 Open Closing Soon

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Whiskey and Wine 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road 5K5K

From $55 Open

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Because of the Brave 5K

Mon, May 31 · Montevallo, AL Montevallo

Road 5K5K

From $35 Open

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Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K

Mon, May 31 · Pike Road, AL Pike Road

Road Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5KDog RunWoodland Creek Memorial Day 5K +1

From $15 Open

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2027 DPF 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Jun 19 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Road DPF 5K 20262027 DPF 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Rocket City Runners & Run with Kenyans Juneteenth Run

Sat, Jun 19 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Rocket City Runners & Run with Kenyans Juneteenth 1 MileRocket City Runners & Run with Kenyans Juneteenth 5KRocket City Runners & Run with Kenyans Juneteenth 10K

From $20 Open

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Publix Woodstock 5K

Sat, Aug 7 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Road Kidstock 1KKidstock 1KElite Youth +5

From $0 Open

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