Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us for the Helping Hands Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, October 24th!

2026 Huntsville Half Marathon Join us for the 48th Annual Huntsville Half Marathon, sponsored by Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison and presented by the Huntsville Track Club! The race starts at 8 a.m., Nov. 14, at Hillwood Baptist Church, 300 Kohler Road, Huntsville, AL. This flat and fast course through South Huntsville is perfect for first-time half marathoners, PR attempts, and as training for the Rocket City Marathon.   Aid stations with water, powerade, Gu, bananas and porta-potties will be provided every 2 miles. We're also planning entertainment along the course!   Parking at the church is limited; carpooling is encouraged. Please observe and comply with the directions of the volunteers directing parking, and do not park on private property or in areas that are blocked off.   Weather conditions vary in early November so be prepared for conditions that could be warm and sunny, chilly and windy, or rainy.    The race has a 3 1/2 hour cutoff, due to city permits.    A Huntsville Tr

Have you been wanting to accomplish something big this year? Challenge yourself by running in our Half Marathon or 5K. Both races are benefiting the wonderful cause of Centerpoint Missions!

Enjoy a moderately challenging run through some of the highlights of Gadsden. The run starts and ends at Back Forty Beer Company. The half marathon and 10k will begin at 7:30am, the 5k begin at 8:00am.  All information and updates will be emailed to participants, please provide a valid email address during registration.  T-shirt deadline is October 27th.  This event benefits The United Way of Etowah County and other local charities.   PACKET PICKUP will be Friday, November 21st from 5pm-7pm at Back Forty Beer Company - Gadsden.        Packet pickup is offered the morning of the race from 6:30am-7:00am.   Half Marathon participants will receive a custom medal when they cross the finish line.  Age group awards will be given. 10k & 5k age group winners will receive custom medals.

Join us in Orange Beach for the 19th Annual Coastal Half Marathon, 5k, & 1-Mile Fun Run. It's the perfect opportunity to create new family traditions and experience the award-winning backcountry trails at this post-Thanksgiving weekend race.  Why Choose the Coastal Runs:‍Thanksgiving Weekend Special: Celebrate the holiday weekend with a run through Alabama's beautiful coastal landscapes.Scenic Trails for All: Our courses wind through stunning backcountry trails, offering options for everyone with the half marathon, 5k, or 1-mile fun run.A Perfect Family Trip: Extend your Thanksgiving holiday into a mini-vacation. Orange Beach offers beautiful beaches and outdoor activities, ideal for families. Create lasting memories with loved ones and start a new holiday tradition. The Coastal Half Marathon, 5k, and 1-Mile Fun Run offers natural beauty, family and friend bonding, and holiday cheer. Transform your Thanksgiving weekend into an unforgettable adventure with us in Orange Beach

Welcome to the Winter Warriors Half Marathon Training Program Don’t let winter slow you down! Become a Winter Warrior! Join us as we train together toward the Montgomery Half Marathon on Saturday, March 14, 2027. Whether you’re chasing a new PR, tackling 13.1 for the first time, or simply looking for a group to keep you motivated through the winter months, Winter Warriors gives you the structure, support, and camaraderie to get you to the start line ready. We’ll meet for two coached group workouts each week: Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM Saturday mornings at 7:30 AM Your registration includes weekly group training sessions with your pace coaches and mentors, a complete training plan with daily workouts provided each week, in-store perks and discounts, and an exclusive Winter Warrior singlet! You’ll know what to do between group sessions while still having the accountability and encouragement of your coaches and fellow runners. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a community. Long runs are better with friends, hard workouts are easier with encouragement, and winter miles go by a whole lot faster when you’re surrounded by people working toward the same goal. Included with Winter Warriors: 10% In-Store Discount at Fleet Feet MontgomeryExclusive Winter Warrior Singlets for training and race dayTwo coached group workouts each weekWeekly training plans with daily workoutsCoaching, guidance, and accountabilityA supportive training communityPlenty of camaraderie, encouragement, and shared milesPreparation specifically geared toward the Montgomery Half Marathon Train through the winter. Find your people. Conquer 13.1. Come earn your title as a Winter Warrior!

Can you run half-naked in the cold January air? While we certainly don't expect this of everyone, this "stripped down" format for the race was tied to its humble beginnings, and it has evolved and grown since then. All half marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal. All quarter and half marathon runners will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt! It is quite the accomplishment to complete a HALF MARATHON! This year, both the half and quarter marathons WILL BE CHIP TIMED! The half marathon course is certified and will count as an official time. AGE GROUP awards will be given for BOTH races (distributed by 10-year age group). 13.1 mile out and back course Course closes at 11 a.m. Anyone on the course after this time is "on their own". **A $3.00 discount for Anniston Runners Club and Gadsden Runners Club members.  Discount does not apply towards Fab Four Series Bundle price.

You are invited to join us for Big Beach Marathon in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama the weekend of January 30th & 31st, 2027.  The courses are scenic, flat, and FAST, running on the fully paved trails through the Gulf State Park. Our course is also a USATF Certified Boston Qualifier for those who are hoping to score a coveted Boston qualifying time (and potentially snag a spot at the world major). The marathon and half marathon take place Sunday, with the start and finish located beach side at The Hangout. Enjoy stunning views of the Gulf Shores beaches, a gorgeous backdrop for your race weekend! And a celebration that brings runners back year after year. In addition to Sunday's marathon and half marathon, the Safari 5K and Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday provides an opportunity for those not up to the marathon or half marathon distances the ability to participate, as well as giving those looking for an added challenge, the opportunity for TWO days of racing in your weekend. Ta

Looking for a fast, certified race with a great chance for a PR?  This event is for you!  This race is great for carbon shoes too! Starting at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL, this marathon & half marathon will be held on the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trail project located 15 minutes north of Birmingham. Runners will race through the Cities of Fultondale, Gardendale, and Brookside on this relatively flat, fast course.   The event is a USATF certified (Boston Qualifier), chip timed and fast!  We venture to say it is one of the fastest marathon and half marathon routes in Alabama! Take a look at the results tab we held on this course back in 2020 and 2024-2026 to see for yourself how fast this course is! Join us on Saturday, February 6, 2027 to possibly set your new PR.  If not you will still be helping Unless U who work to continue education and create job training for adults with special needs. Click here to learn more about Unless U - www.unlessu.org  There will be w

Join us beach side for the Sea Turtle Half Marathon, Sweetheart 5K, True Love 10K, or Be Mine 1 Mile in beautiful Gulf Shores, AL! Taking place February 13, 2027, there are FOUR awesome distances to choose from- the Sea Turtle Half Marathon, the Sweetheart 5K, True Love 10K, and the Be Mine 1 Mile. Whichever distance you take on, it is sure to be a fin-tastically good time! Each event is timed, with participants having the opportunity to qualify for awards. All distances start and end at The Hangout Gulf Shores, our sponsor and the host of the post race party!  Each registration comes with tickets for food and beer (21+ only). So grab your sweetheart, your bestie, your reluctant running buddy... you don't want to miss it!

THE BEST DANG HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K IN THE SOUTH IS BACK AGAIN IN 2027! We will have long sleeve technical shirts for those racing the 10K and Half on Sunday and t-shirts for those who register for the 5K on Saturday. Anyone who registers for the CHALLENGE will receive both the t-shirt and tech long sleeve shirt + different finisher medals for each day. Creators of Conquer the Cave 5k present to you, the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K! This is all the glory of a road half marathon, with a beautiful cave finish! Join us at the crown jewel of caves, Cathedral Caverns State Park! The race starts on the roads of a beautiful valley and ends with a 1.2 mile finish through the Cathedral Caverns! Everyone registered before 12/26/2026 will be guaranteed the correct size shirt. Average Temperatures at this time of year range from 38-61 degrees Check out all the pictures from 2022 to see what you missed out on 😜 Link: https://spencercox.smugmug.com/Running-Events/Running-Lane-Events/2022-Race-to-The-Cave-Half-Marathon-10K

Bubbles on the Beach Race along the Alabama Gulf Coast with a Half Marathon, 5K or Fun Run in beautiful Orange Beach. The course takes runners across Perdido Pass Bridge before a beachfront finish behind Perdido Beach Resort. Then it’s time for Bubbles on the Beach—a post-race celebration with brunch, champagne, music and your toes in the sand. Best of all, every mile supports the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation.

When is the Montgomery Half Marathon & 5K?The 2027 Montgomery Half Marathon & 5K will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2027. What time does the race start?Half Marathon – 7:00 am5K – 7:15 am. Where does the race start and finish?The race starts in front of the water tower on Tallapoosa Street and finishes in The Riverwalk Stadium. Where can I park?Downtown is filled with plenty of parking. The meters will be turned OFF so you can park at the ones that do NOT have a sign. Parking decks are available and within walking distance from the start and finish lines. The starting line will be on the corner of Tallapoosa Street and Coosa Street. Is there an age requirement to run the Montgomery Half & 5K?You must be 17 or older on race day to run the half marathon. If you are under 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver to participate.  5K is open to all ages. Do I get a medal?Yes. Half marathon and 5K FINISHERS will get a medal. Do I get an age group medal?Yes, b

The race starts at the beautiful Bridge Street Town Center in Huntsville AL and runs through Cummings Research Park, the nations 2nd largest research park in the US.  We will have a Chip Timing start and several pacing groups available. The post race party will be hopping with dozens of vendors and live music! Average Temperatures for this time of year are 44F for the low and 67F for the high.

Preview Run Saturday, March 14th at 6:00 a.m. from Hampton Cove Elementary School! Details on the Run Club Page! 🏃‍♀️🌿 HUNTSVILLE'S MOST BEAUTIFUL HALF MARATHON 🌿🏃‍♂️Race Date: March 28, 2026Take in stunning views as you run through Huntsville’s most scenic greenways, rivers, ponds, and neighborhoods! 2025 Photos Here!  📍 Location:Hampton Cove & Flint River Greenways – Huntsville, AL  🏁 Race Distances:Half Marathon10KEnjoy a certified course showcasing nature at its finest.  ⏱️ Race Details:Chip-timed4-Hour Time LimitMinimum Age: 12 yearsParticipant Cap: First 500 registrants 🎽 Entry Fee Includes:Race RegistrationRace ShirtUnique Finisher's MedalPost-Race Food & Finish Line Party❗ All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Results and Photos are up! Photos here! 2025 Results here!

The Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon is the longest distance running race held in Tuscaloosa Alabama each year.  Runners get a sampling of the rolling hills along the Black Warrior River, the Tuscaloosa River Walk, portions of the University of Alabama campus, and some quaint downtown neighborhoods.  Runners can also choose to participate in the 5K or the Alabama Credit Union 1 Mile Fun Run and get in on the action! The Start and Finish line is located at Government Plaza where participants have plenty of space to spread out, enjoy the run, and celebrate with live music, good food and cold beer.   FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) is committed to keeping this popular race a local favorite as well as regional attraction for runners from all over the Southeast.  Portions of registration proceeds are directed to our selected Charity Partners as well as other volunteer and philanthropic groups. We invite you to join us for West Alabama’s premier half marathon race weekend and enjoy everything this gr

Experience the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL.  Located just outside of Birmingham, AL, the Five Mile Creek Greenway is one of Alabama’s historic Rails to Trails courses with stunning natural beauty and shaded and wooded trails. Whether you’re pursuing a personal record or taking your first courageous step to run long-distance, the Highlands College Half Marathon offers an inclusive, community race weekend for runners from every walk of life and experience level.