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.

Huntsville Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road 1/2 Marathon

From $45 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 5th-6th Grade Male Championship Race 2 mileGatorade 4th Grade & Under Female Championship Race 1 mile +3

From $30 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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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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DCubed Virtual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Harvest, AL Harvest

Virtual DCubed Virtual 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Thankful 4... 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Snead, AL Snead

Road Thankful 4... 1 Mile Fun RunThankful 4.... 5KThankful 4... 10K

From $25 Open

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Keesler Federal Battleship 12K

Sun, Nov 15 · Spanish Fort, AL Spanish Fort

Road Assisted 12KKeesler Federal Battleship 12K

From $35 Open

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Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Boaz, AL Boaz

Road 5K Run10K RunSleep In Registration

From $25 Open

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City of Champions Half Marathon 10k/5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, &13.1M at Gadsden, AL (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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KultureCity Birmingham Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Virtual KultureCity Birmingham Race - 5KKultureCity Birmingham Race - 13.1 MilesKultureCity Birmingham Race - Virtual

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Death by 5k Oak Mountain

Sat, Nov 21 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Road 24 Hour Challenge

From $165 Open

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Plucked Turkey 10k

Thu, Nov 26 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Road 10k Run

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Trussville, AL Trussville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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A Walk to Remember in December

Sat, Dec 5 · Semmes, AL Semmes

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fun Run Rudolph

Sat, Dec 5 · Alabaster, AL Alabaster

Road 2 Mile Fun Run - Ages 3 and Up

From $25 Open

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New Balance RunningLane XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Road New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 2 Mile (1st-8th Grade, 7th & 8th graders have the option to run in the Championship 5K divisions)New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Open Community Race)New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Boys) +1

From $35 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Holly Jolly Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Evergreen, AL Evergreen

Road Child RegistrationGeneral RegistrationRace Volunteer +1

From $0 Open

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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

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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 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 Mobile, AL (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Mobile Marathon

Sun, Jan 10 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Road Fun RunHalf MarathonHalf Marathon Relay +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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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Virtual Safari Family Fun Run & Walk (Untimed)5KVirtual Half 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 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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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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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 Virtual RunSelma to Montgomery 51 Mile RelaySelma to Montgomery 51 Mile Bike Ride +14

From $60 Open 45 spots left

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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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Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

Fri, Apr 9 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

OCR Mini Recruits | Ages 4-8Mini Recruits | Ages 4-6Mini Recruits | Ages 7-8 +15

From $25 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 Dog RunDog RunWoodland Creek Memorial Day 5K +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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