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.

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 at Trussville, AL (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Christmas Classic 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Pelham, AL Pelham

OCR Christmas Classic 5kChristmas Class 5k 12 & Under RegistrationCandy Cane Challenge - Kids Event

From $20 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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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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River City Micro Marathon

Sat, Jan 9 · Decatur, AL Decatur

Road 5K10KMarathon Relay +1

From $35 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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New Year 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (02)

Sat, Jan 16 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 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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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 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

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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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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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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 TransportationVirtual Bike RideVirtual Run +14

From $60 Open 45 spots left

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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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Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

Fri, Apr 9 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

OCR Mini Recruits | Ages 4-6Junior Commandos | Ages 9-10Junior Commandos | Ages 11-12 +15

From $25 Open

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Oak Mountain Ultra Relay

Fri, Apr 16 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Ultra 12 Hour Solo24 Hour Solo12 Hour Team +1

From $250 Open

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Whiskey and Wine 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road 5K5K

From $55 Open

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Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K

Mon, May 31 · Pike Road, AL Pike Road

Road Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5KDog RunDog Run +1

From $15 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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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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