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Running Races in Alabama

Every upcoming running race in Alabama, all 253 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

253 upcoming races · 127 with finish-time stats

5K 21110K 73Half Marathon 51Marathon 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-running37th year37th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Runannual tradition

Races by City in Alabama

Anniston 6Athens 3Auburn 5Birmingham 25Decatur 5Florence 3Gadsden 12Gulf Shores 5Homewood 4Hoover 4Huntsville 35Madison 4Mobile 14Montgomery 12Northport 3Pelham 6Piedmont 6Rainbow City 3Rainsville 3Trussville 11Tuscaloosa 3Warrior 3

Soonest Races in Alabama

253 total
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Publix Woodstock 5K Anniston, AL5K1KFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (31) Mobile, AL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Raffle Run Birmingham, ALFrom $50Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31) Piedmont, AL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Killen Founder's Day 5K Killen, AL5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Green Corn Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Moulton, AL5K1 MileFrom $25Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Montgomery Whitewater Boot Scootin’ Boggie 5K Montgomery, AL5KFrom $35Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Back To School Drive 5k Montgomery, AL5KFreeRegister Fri, Aug 7, 2026Hot Summer Nights 5K Huntsville, AL5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Brothers for Life 5k Decatur, AL5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Otey's to Otey's Run Birmingham, AL5.47 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (32) Gadsden, AL5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Alabama

Which Alabama cities have the most races?

Huntsville (35), Birmingham (25), Mobile (14), 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.

What race distances can I run in Alabama?

Alabama has 5K (211), 10K (73), Half Marathon (51), 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 57 of the 253, followed by September with 52. 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 127 races in Alabama with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:48, 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, 15 races around Alabama get you off the pavement: 8 are trail races, and 7 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.