Running Races in Alabama
Alabama has 283 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 39 races, followed by Birmingham (26), Mobile (22), and Gadsden (20). The remaining 62% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Alabama
Sep (58) · Oct (56) · Aug (41) · Nov (41) · Jul (26) · Dec (22) · Apr (9) · Jan (8) · May (8) · Mar (7) · Feb (5) · Jun (2)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (28)
Gadsden, AL
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (28)
Running
Oakville Summer Series July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Danville, AL
Oakville Summer Series July 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
2026 Fleet Feet Birmingham XC 2-Miler presented by Brooks
Running
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Snead, AL
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Running
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Snead, AL
Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Running
US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (27)
Mobile, AL
US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (27)
Running
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (30)
Gadsden, AL