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.

PGB 5K ALOHA Run - Huntsville

Sat, Sep 26 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Virtual PGB 5K ALOHA RunVIRTUAL PGB 5K ALOHA Run

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Rocket City Microthon

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Runners PackageKid's PackageSlacker's Package

From $20 Open

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BOO! Brain Cancer Virtual 5K & 10K Walk/Run

Thu, Oct 1 · Any City-Any State, AL Any City-Any State

Virtual BOO! Brain Cancer Virtual 5K Walk/Run - No Challenge MedalBOO! Brain Cancer Virtual 5K Walk/Run - With Challenge MedalBOO! Brain Cancer Virtual 10K Walk/Run - With Challenge Medal +5

From $25 Open

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Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Road Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest 5K - presented by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International - benefiting the American Cancer Society

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Homewood, AL Homewood

Virtual 1 Mile Virtual1 Mile Fun Run5K +4

From $20 Open

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Order of Athena’s 2nd Annual 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Coden, AL Coden

Road 5k Run/WalkDon’t want to get out of bed but wants a shirt

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile

Sat, Oct 3 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road 1 Mile Fun RunImpact 5kImpact 10K

From $25 Open

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Tuscaloosa Runners' Championship

Sat, Oct 3 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Road Tuscaloosa Runners' Championship

From $25 Open

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9th Annual Birmingham, AL Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road Ostomy 5k (Ostomate)Ostomy 5k (Open)

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series

Sun, Oct 4 · Hoover, AL Hoover

Virtual Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +7

From $25 Open 10 spots left

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The Little Tree Project 2,500-Mile Challenge, by F3 Mobile

Sun, Oct 4 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Virtual The Little Tree Project 2,500-Mile Challenge, by F3 Mobile

From $30 Open

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The Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 10 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Ultra Backyard Ultra

From $80 Open 51 spots left

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Ann's Run for Life

Sat, Oct 10 · Cropwell, AL Cropwell

Road 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $20 Open

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Bras Across the CAUSEway 5k & Festival

Sat, Oct 10 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Chip Timed)T-Shirt Only (Pickup)1-Mile Fun Run (Chip Timed) +1

From $28 Open

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BOOKIN' IT 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Virtual BOOKIN' IT 5K 2026 - Sleep-in/VirtualBOOKIN' IT 5K 2026BOOKIN' IT 5K 2026 - Stroller Push

From $25 Open

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Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Headland, AL Headland

Road 1 - Mile Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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Pink Lady Walk 5K Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Athens, AL Athens

Road Pink Lady Walk 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 Shrimp Festival Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach

Road 5K Walk5K10K

From $30 Open

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14th Annual Honea Family Dentistry & Revival Center Missions 10K/5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Vincent, AL Vincent

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open

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We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham

Sat, Oct 10 · Meadowbrook, AL Meadowbrook

Road We Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K - Educator EntryWe Love Teachers 5K - Under 18

From $20 Open

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Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K

Sat, Oct 10 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 15k Run

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ozan Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Calera, AL Calera

Road 5kVolunteer and Run 10:00am to 11:30am

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Trick or Trot 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 5 zzzzz's - Sleep In and Support Kid One TransportTrick or Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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Prodisee Pantry Turkey Trot 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Daphne, AL Daphne

Road Prodisee Pantry Turkey Trot 2026 - FUN RUNProdisee Pantry Turkey Trot 2026 - 5K

From $15 Open

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Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Muscle Shoals, AL Muscle Shoals

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Spooktacular Storybook 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Cullman, AL Cullman

Road 1 Mile Fun RunStorybook 5k

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Freaky Friday 8K Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Northport, AL Northport

Road 8K

From $30 Open

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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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Chasing Freedom 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Northport, AL Northport

Road Chasing Freedom 5k

From $25 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

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The Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville

Sat, Oct 31 · Rainsville, AL Rainsville

Road Great Pumpkin Fun Run - MTNAThe Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville

From $15 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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Beat Bama Run Fest 5K and 1 Mile

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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BTC Vulcan Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Homewood, AL Homewood

Road Vulcan Run 10KVulcan Run 5K

From $25 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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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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

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First Solar HEROES 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 5k Run5k Ruck1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 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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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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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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