Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the most festive event of the season — the Rudolph Run at the YMCA of Tuscaloosa!  Join us on December 5, 2026 for a holly-jolly run/walk full of Christmas cheer, holiday music, festive outfits, and fun for the whole family! Whether you’re dashing through the snow (or Alabama sunshine), walking with friends, or racing to the finish line, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Run Run Rudolph:🎄 Festive holiday spirit🦌 Christmas Community fun☕ Hot cocoa & Christmas cheer👟 A fun run/walk for all ages📸 Merry photo opportunities🎁 Holiday memories you won’t forget! Grab your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and favorite Christmas sweaters, and come celebrate the season with us at the Y! December 5, 2026YMCA of Tuscaloosa Don’t miss this merry and bright community tradition — we can’t wait to see you at the starting line! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the most festive event of the season — the Rudolph Run at the YMCA of Tuscaloosa! Join us on December 5, 2026 for a holly-jolly run/walk full of Christmas cheer, holiday music, festive outfits, and fun for the whole family! Whether you’re dashing through the snow (or Alabama sunshine), walking with friends, or racing to the finish line, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Run Run Rudolph: 🎄 Festive holiday spirit 🦌 Christmas Community fun ☕ Hot cocoa & Christmas cheer 👟 A fun run/walk for all ages 📸 Merry photo opportunities 🎁 Holiday memories you won’t forget! Grab your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and favorite Christmas sweaters, and come celebrate the season with us at the Y! December 5, 2026 YMCA of Tuscaloosa Don’t miss this merry and bright community tradition — we can’t wait to see you at the starting line! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Race Info: Registration begins: 7 AM 1 Mile Run Fun Start Time: 7:45AM 5K and 8K Race Start Time: 8 AM Child Watch will begin at 7:30am & consist of fun activities for kids of all ages while parents are on the course. 8k Individual AWARDS: Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placings for Male & Female in the following age categories: Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ 5k Individual AWARDS: Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placings for Male & Female in the following age categories: Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ 1 mile fun run All kids under 9 years old will receive a medal

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

Hospice of West Alabama’s 16th Annual Family 5K will be held April 11, 2026, at the Harry Pritchett Running Park . The event will begin at 8:00 am, with registration beginning at 7:00 am. The HOWA 5K is a reunion, in a way, as many families of former patients participate. Participants can choose to run in memory or honor of a loved one, giving their walk a personal meaning. The event includes activities for the entire family, and it gets bigger and better every year.

Join Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA), Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports (Visit Tuscaloosa), and the Alabama Marines Foundation for the fifth annual Tuscaloosa Gauntlet obstacle course race, Saturday, April 18, 2026. The race features 20+ obstacles, including a Marine regulation O-Course.  Whether you're a competitive racer or just getting started, the course will provide a challenge worth celebrating! Competitive, open, and team heats are available, as well as a kids race. This year, we will feature kids race on Friday evening, April 17, during packet pickup.  This will be family night with food trucks and fun for the entire family! The course will be different than last year's and will have new obstacle additions!  Are you up for the challenge? Register now!

Since the inaugural Mayor’s Cup in 2007, we've raised over $350,000 to provide resources for preschoolers throughout the Tuscaloosa area. The Mayor's Cup is a simple, fun way for the entire community to get together and get involved in supporting education.  The Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K is a proud partner of the Tuscaloosa Runners' Championship (TRC), presented by Fleet Feet Tuscaloosa. The TRC is a season-long competitive series connecting seven local races from October through May, where runners earn points at each event toward a citywide leaderboard. Every finisher earns points, and the top runners in each age group compete for series titles at the Championship Finale 10K on May 15, 2027. Register for this race and start building your season. Full standings and series information available at FleetFeetTuscaloosa.com.