Running Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 257 running races in Alabama in 2026 across 75 cities. The next upcoming race is the GrandMan: Return of the Grand! Presented by Greer's in Fairhope on June 20. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Brothers for Life 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Decatur, AL Decatur

Road 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk5k Run5k Ruck

From $25 Open

Register →

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Huntsville Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Triathlon Huntsville Sprint Triathlon - Youth Individual Participant (18 or younger on race day)Huntsville Sprint Triathlon - Relay TeamsHuntsville Sprint Triathlon - Individual Participant

From $55 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Wildcat Summer Cup - August 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road Wildcat Summer Cup - August 5K

From $20 Open

Register →

King of the Mountain

Sat, Aug 15 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road 5k

From $20 Open

Register →

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

The Elkmont Athletic Club Red Devil 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Elkmont, AL Elkmont

Road The Elkmont Athletic Club Red Devil 5k

From $35 Open

Register →

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Sat, Aug 22 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Virtual Sprint - IndividualOlympic - IndividualSprint Triathlon - 3 Person Relay +4

From $79 Open

Register →

Bill J Dukes 7 at 7 Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Decatur, AL Decatur

Road 7K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Smile-A-Mile (SAM) 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Virtual SAM 1M Fun RunSAM 5KSAM Virtual 5K / Sleep-In

From $20 Open

Register →

Chi Omega and Farmhouse Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Auburn, AL Auburn

Road Chi Omega and Farmhouse Color Run

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Ross Bridge 8K and Health Expo

Sat, Aug 29 · Hoover, AL Hoover

Road Ross Bridge 1 Mile Fun RunRoss Bridge 8K

From $20 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Tomahawk Trail Endurance Challenge

Sat, Aug 29 · Oneonta, AL Oneonta

Open

Register →

Rocketman Triathlon 2026 presented by Team Rocket Tri Club

Sun, Aug 30 · Laceys Springs, AL Laceys Springs

Triathlon Rocketman Tri-RelayRocketman Aqua-BikeRocketman Collegiate +6

From $75 Open 100 spots left

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Bloody Mary 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run5k Walk

From $14 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Railroad Reckoning

Sat, Sep 5 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road Railroad Reckoning

From $47 Open

Register →

Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Lillian, AL Lillian

Road Mullet Festival Fun Run/Walk with T-ShirtMullet Festival 5K WalkMullet Festival 5K Run +1

From $15 Open

Register →

Race For Justice

Mon, Sep 7 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 5K Run10K RunBoth 10K and 5K Runs +1

From $30 Open

Register →

Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

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

From $79 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Taco Trot 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Guntersville, AL Guntersville

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

From $30 Open

Register →

Clift Farm Classic

Sat, Sep 12 · Madison, AL Madison

Road Fun RunBoth5K

From $20 Open

Register →

9/11 Heroes Run - Huntsville, Alabama

Sat, Sep 12 · Madison, AL Madison

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder +3

From $21 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Rails to Recovery

Sat, Sep 12 · Hartselle, AL Hartselle

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

Register →

Boston or Bust Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Half MarathonMarathon

From $50 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River

Sat, Sep 19 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River.

From $25 Open

Register →

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

Register →

WOODLAWN UNITED 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Scottsboro, AL Scottsboro

Triathlon 5k Run/WalkSprint ClydesdaleSprint Aquabike +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

Register →

Conquer the Cave 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Woodville, AL Woodville

Road Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 1 (9:00am)Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 5 (11:00am)Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 4 (10:30am) +2

From $45 Open

Register →

Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge

Sun, Sep 20 · Madison, AL Madison

Virtual Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge (5K) VirtualPulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge (5K) In-Person

From $20 Open

Register →

Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck

Fri, Sep 25 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Open

Register →

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

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Miles for Heroes

Sat, Sep 26 · Daphne, AL Daphne

Road 1+ Mile5K

From $30 Open

Register →