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.

Pell City Rotary Club Jingle Bell 5K, 10K & Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Pell City, AL Pell City

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run10K Run

From $35 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Christmas Carol Classic - 5K Jingle Bell Run & 1-Mile Holiday Stroll

Sat, Dec 12 · Cullman, AL Cullman

Road 1-Mile Holiday Stroll5K Jingle Bell Run

From $15 Open

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2026 Auburn Toys for Tots 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 12 · Auburn, AL Auburn

Road 2026 AORTA Toys for Tots 1-Mile2026 AORTA Toys for Tots 5K2026 AORTA Toys For Tots 10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rocket City Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Virtual Rocket City 5KRocket City 10KRocket City Half Marathon +7

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas Classic 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Pelham, AL Pelham

OCR Christmas Class 5k 12 & Under RegistrationChristmas Classic 5kCandy Cane Challenge - Kids Event

From $20 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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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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The Reindeer Dash 2026

Sat, Dec 19 · Vestavia Hills, AL Vestavia Hills

Road The Reindeer Dash 1 Mile Fun Run 2026The Reindeer Dash 5k 2026

From $25 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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Run into 2027

Thu, Dec 31 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road Run Into 2027

From $30 Open

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The 27th Annual Millennium Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Florence, AL Florence

Road Millennium Run 1 MileMillennium Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Concurrent New Year's Day Fun Runs

Fri, Jan 1 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

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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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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (01)

Sat, Jan 9 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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 +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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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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New Year 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (02)

Sat, Jan 16 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (03)

Sat, Jan 23 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Virtual Safari Family Fun Run & Walk (Untimed)5KHalf Marathon +8

From $15 Open 40 spots left

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Warrior Dash 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Talladega, AL Talladega

Road Warrior Dash 5KWarrior Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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CARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 AND 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Decatur, AL Decatur

Road CARNIVAL FROLIC 5KCARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 HALF MARATHON TEAMCARNIVAL FROLIC 13.1 HALF MARATHON INDIVIDUAL

From $25 Open

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Railway Marathon & Half Marathon presented by CraneWorks

Sat, Feb 6 · Fultondale, AL Fultondale

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5KThe Covenant Rescue Group 5K +4

From $15 Open

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Mardi Gras 5k Prediction Run (Mobile, AL)

Sun, Feb 7 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road Under 16 years old. Mardi Gras 5K Prediction Run!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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (06)

Sat, Feb 13 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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War Eagle Run Fest

Sat, Feb 20 · Auburn University, AL Auburn University

Road Kids Mile presented by Allen Turner AutomotiveKids Mile presented by Allen Turner Automotive5K presented by Glenda Mitchell Law Firm +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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We Run This Beach Marathon

Sat, Feb 20 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Road Beachin' 5KBeachin' 10KHalf Marathon +15

From $30 Open

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Dolphin Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Road Fun Run5KStudent 5K

From $25 Open

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2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon

Sat, Feb 20 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade +11

From $25 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (08)

Sat, Feb 27 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Woodville, AL Woodville

Road Race to the Cave 5KRace to the Cave 5KRace to the Cave 10K +7

From $45 Open

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Rare Disease Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk Student5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Russell Forest Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Alexander City, AL Alexander City

Road Russell Forest Run 5KRussell Forest Run 5KRussell Forest Run 10K +1

From $40 Open

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Wild Irish Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Guntersville, AL Guntersville

Road Wild Irish Run 5KWild Irish Run 5KWild Irish Run 10K +1

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Mar 13 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road Enlisted Heritage 5KHalf Marathon

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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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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Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay

Sat, Mar 20 · Selma, AL Selma

Virtual Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile RelayVirtual RunVirtual Run +14

From $60 Open Closing Soon 45 spots left

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Rumpshaker 5K

Sat, Mar 27 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K +9

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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (12)

Sat, Mar 27 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Mulberry Mile: Trail Endurance Race

Sat, Mar 27 · Hanceville, AL Hanceville

Trail Individual4-Person Team2-Person Team +3

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/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +8

From $20 Open

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