Running Races in Alabama
Alabama has 281 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in February, March, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Huntsville leads with 38 races, followed by Birmingham (26), Mobile (21), and Gadsden (19). The remaining 63% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Alabama
Sep (60) · Oct (56) · Aug (42) · Nov (42) · Dec (23) · Jul (19) · Apr (9) · Jan (8) · May (8) · Mar (7) · Feb (5) · Jun (2)
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2026 Fleet Feet Birmingham XC 2-Miler presented by Brooks
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Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Snead, AL
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
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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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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (30)
Montgomery, AL
