Running Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 278 running races in Alabama in 2026 across 90 cities. The next upcoming race is the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41) in Gadsden on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

THE UNDERGROUND 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road UNDERGROUND MILEUNDERGROUND 5K

From $15 Open

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LAMP's Maroon and Gold Fun Run 2026

Fri, Oct 30 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road Fun Run Participant - WITH T-SHIRTFun Run Participant - NO T-SHIRT

From $5 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville

Fri, Oct 30 · Rainsville, AL Rainsville

Virtual Great Pumpkin Fun Run - MTNAThe Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-RainsvilleT-Shirt ONLY

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Freaky Friday 8K Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Northport, AL Northport

Road 8K

From $30 Open

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Treat Trail 5K and Fun Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road Treat Trail Fun Run 1 MileTreat Trail 5K

From $25 Open

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Broken Chains Freedom 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Falkville, AL Falkville

Road Broken Chains Freedom Fun RunBroken Chains Freedom Fun RunBroken Chains Freedom 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Trussville

Sat, Oct 31 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road Foundations 4 Hope 5KJerry Can 5K RelayF4H Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition

Sat, Oct 31 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Road Miles of Hope: 1 Mile Fun RunMiles of Hope: 5KMiles of Hope: Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Monster MileSpooktacular 5KSpooktacular 5K & Monster Mile

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Howl-O-Ween Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Florence, AL Florence

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5KPaw Pal +6

From $20 Open 1 spots left

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Chasing Freedom 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Northport, AL Northport

Road Chasing Freedom 5k

From $25 Open

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Chelsea Boo Run and 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Chelsea, AL Chelsea

Road Chelsea Fun Run (1K fun run for kids Grade 5 and below)Chelsea Boo Run 5K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Heather Bryan Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Opp, AL Opp

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkSleep In

From $15 Open

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Desmond Wingard Legacy 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road Desmond Wingard Legacy 5K

From $30 Open

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Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Headland, AL Headland

Road 1 - Mile Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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The Sensory Fun Color Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 1 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

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Bras Across the CAUSEway 5k & Festival

Sun, Nov 1 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed)1-Mile Fun Run (Chip Timed)Virtual Participant +1

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Beat Bama Food Drive's 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Auburn University, AL Auburn University

Road Beat Bama Food Drive - 1 Mile Fun RunBeat Bama Food Drive - 5K

From $18 Open

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The Magnolia Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Fayette, AL Fayette

Road Fun Run5 K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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QRF 5K - Miles for Mental Health

Sat, Nov 7 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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2nd Annual Lights & Sirens 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Rainbow City, AL Rainbow City

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5k RunVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntsville, AL

Sat, Nov 7 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Stardust Color Run 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · Florence, AL Florence

Road Stardust Club Color Run- 5KStardust Club Color Run- 1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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9th Annual KofC Tootsie Roll 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Madison, AL Madison

Road KofC Tootsie Roll Fun Run OnlyKofC Tootsie Roll 5K (Includes Fun Run)Sleep-In Option (Shirt Only - No Race)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Magnolia Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Magnolia Springs, AL Magnolia Springs

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K - Wheelchair5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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11th Annual Equal Access Birmingham Heart + Sole 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Mountain Brook, AL Mountain Brook

Road 2026 EAB Heart + Sole 5K (Non-UABHSOM Students)2026 EAB Heart + Sole 5K - UABHSOM Students/Residents

From $25 Open

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First Solar HEROES 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run5k Ruck +1

From $20 Open

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Eldridge Day 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Eldridge, AL Eldridge

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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BTC Vulcan Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Homewood, AL Homewood

Road Vulcan Run 5KVulcan Run 10K

From $25 Open

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Leeds Valor Fest 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Leeds, AL Leeds

Road Leeds Valor Fest 5K

From $35 Open

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Paint The Path 5k Wiregrass Medical Center

Sat, Nov 7 · Geneva, AL Geneva

Road Paint The Path 5k

From $25 Open

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Andalusia High School Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Andalusia, AL Andalusia

Road Kids Fun Run (Ages 9 and under)5K10 K +1

From $20 Open

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Huntsville Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 1/2 Marathon

From $45 Open

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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 5KUnity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K - VIRTUAL

From $5 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Scottsboro, AL Scottsboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k5k- Ages 5-21

From $15 Open

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Missions Madness 5K Mud Run & 2-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Foley, AL Foley

Road 2 Mile Fun Run5k Mud Run

From $30 Open

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Gatorade Middle School & Youth Championships

Sat, Nov 14 · Danville, AL Danville

Road Gatorade 7th-8th Grade Male Championship Race 2 mileGatorade 4th Grade & Under Male Championship Race 1 mileGatorade 7th-8th Grade Female Championship Race 2 mile +3

From $30 Open

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The Alabama Race Series Amanda Pair Foundation Legacy Run presented by Alabama Oncology

Sat, Nov 14 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Virtual Family Fun Run/Walk (1 mile)Virtual 5K/10K5K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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Barnwell Community Spud Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Fairhope, AL Fairhope

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

From $0 Open

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Centerpoint Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Prattville, AL Prattville

Road 5K1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

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Jailbreak 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Virtual Youth (12 and under) - with shirtAdult - with shirtAdult - no shirt option +2

From $15 Open

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UAB Veterans Day 5K presented by Viva Health

Sat, Nov 14 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Virtual5K- General +3

From $20 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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