Upcoming Running Races in Alabama

Endurance Grid lists 261 running races in Alabama, from August 2026 to July 2027 across 91 cities.

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The lay of the land

Running Races in Alabama

The running race calendar in Alabama is busiest in October, September, and November, with races most often in Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, and Gadsden.

What running races are

Organized running races are one of the most accessible entry points into endurance sports. There’s a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line. Distances run from 1-mile fun runs and 5Ks up through the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Most races are timed and chip-scored, with a mass or wave start and aid stations along the course. Big-city races keep the noise going the whole way; smaller races give you long stretches where it’s just you and the miles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many running races are in Alabama?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 261 upcoming running races in Alabama across 91 cities, from August 2026 to July 2027.
What running distances are offered in Alabama?+
Running races in Alabama include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100 Mile, 10K, 15K, 1K, 2 Mile / 3K, 4 Mile, and more distances.
When is running season in Alabama?+
Running season in Alabama runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and September.
Which Alabama cities have running races?+
Running races in Alabama are held in Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, Gadsden, Montgomery, Trussville, Pelham, Auburn, Anniston, and Decatur, plus 81 other cities.

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