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Running Races in Alabama

Every upcoming running race in Alabama, all 280 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

280 upcoming races · 138 with finish-time stats

5K 23010K 76Half Marathon 57Marathon 8Ultra 5
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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.

Largest field4,644 finishers23rd Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Runin the 5KLongest-running38th year38th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Runannual tradition

Races by City in Alabama

Anniston 8Athens 3Auburn 6Birmingham 26Decatur 3Florence 3Foley 3Fultondale 4Gadsden 23Gulf Shores 5Homewood 5Huntsville 39Madison 4Mobile 14Montgomery 12Northport 3Orange Beach 3Pelham 5Piedmont 4Prattville 3Rainsville 3Trussville 12Tuscaloosa 6

Soonest Races in Alabama

280 total
Sun, Sep 6, 2026Rocket City Kids Marathon Huntsville, AL1 MileFreeDetails Fri, Sep 11, 2026Swing Through 5k Tanner, AL5KFrom $25Details Fri, Sep 11, 20269/11 We Run To Remember Huntsville, AL3.8 MilesFreeRegister Fri, Sep 11, 20269/11 Tribute Run Trussville, AL5KFreeRegister Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - Huntsville, Alabama Madison, AL5K1 MileFrom $26Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Broken Chains Freedom 5K Falkville, AL3.5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (37) Gadsden, AL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026H.O.P.E. 5K: Running for Survivors Alabaster, AL5K1 MileFrom $25Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026We Love Leeds Spirit Sprint 5K Glow Run Leeds, AL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Trailhead 5k Huntsville, AL5K1 MilePricing TBADetails Sat, Sep 12, 2026Taco Trot 5k Guntersville, ALFrom $35Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026Clift Farm Classic Madison, AL5K1 MileFrom $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 Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Alabama

Which Alabama cities have the most races?

Huntsville (39), Birmingham (26), Gadsden (23), Mobile (14) 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.

What race distances can I run in Alabama?

Alabama has 5K (230), 10K (76), Half Marathon (57), Marathon (8), Ultra (5). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Alabama?

October is the busiest month for races in Alabama, with 78 of the 280, followed by November with 55. 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 138 races in Alabama with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:34, 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, 12 races around Alabama get you off the pavement: 6 are trail races, and 6 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.