Which Alabama cities have the most races?
Huntsville (30), Birmingham (25), Gadsden (17), Montgomery (12) have the most upcoming races in Alabama. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
Alabama · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Alabama
Every upcoming running race in Alabama, all 241 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
241 upcoming races · 131 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Alabama races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Races by City in Alabama
Holiday Races in Alabama
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Soonest Races in Alabama
241 total Sun, Sep 6, 2026Rocket City Kids Marathon Huntsville, ALFreeDetails Sat, Sep 19, 2026Battleship 12k Training Program by Fleet Feet Mobile Mobile, ALFrom $69Details Thu, Oct 1, 2026Baby Steps - Mend a Heart Memorial Campaign Birmingham, ALFrom $30Details Thu, Oct 1, 20262026 BOO! Brain Cancer Virtual Challenge Any City-Any State, ALFrom $30Details Mon, Oct 5, 2026Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run Birmingham, ALFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026The Great Pumpkin Run 5K - MTNA-Rainsville Rainsville, ALFrom $20Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Freaky Friday 8K Run Northport, ALRegistration closedFrom $30Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026LAMP's Maroon and Gold Fun Run 2026 Montgomery, ALFrom $5Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026THE UNDERGROUND 5K Huntsville, ALFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Treat Trail 5K and Fun Run Montgomery, ALFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 202614th Annual Honea/Gann Revival Center Missions 10K/5K & 1 Mile Vincent, ALFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 20262026 Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile Huntsville, ALFrom $25Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Alabama
What race distances can I run in Alabama?
Alabama has 5K (197), 10K (63), Half Marathon (50), Marathon (7), Ultra (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Alabama?
November is the busiest month for races in Alabama, with 68 of the 241, followed by December with 35. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Alabama races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 131 races in Alabama with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:02, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail races in Alabama?
Yes, 8 races around Alabama get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail.