Running Races in Alabama
Alabama has 287 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in September through November, quietest in February, March, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Huntsville leads with 38 races, followed by Birmingham (23), Mobile (20), and Gadsden (19). The remaining 65% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Alabama
Sep (64) · Oct (60) · Nov (46) · Aug (43) · Dec (23) · Jul (12) · Apr (9) · Jan (8) · May (8) · Mar (7) · Feb (5) · Jun (2)
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Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Snead, AL
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
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US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (27)
Mobile, AL
US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (27)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (30)
Gadsden, AL
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (30)
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Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Snead, AL
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (30)
Montgomery, AL
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (30)
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Back To School Drive 5k
Montgomery, AL
Back To School Drive 5k
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)
Piedmont, AL
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (31)
Mobile, AL
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (31)
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Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Snead, AL
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
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Green Corn Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run (Oakville Summer Series August)
Moulton, AL
Green Corn Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run (Oakville Summer Series August)
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Will Haney Foundation Race of Champions
Athens, AL
