North Pole Express

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th St, Calera, AL, United States

"“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins! Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear." From the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum    

Run Undead Ultra

Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United States

The Run Undead Ultra Trail Party is back for its 5th year, and it's THE New Year’s Eve event for trail runners across the Southeast! Held at the beautiful Oak Mountain State Park, this all-night ultra celebration features distances from 25K to 100 miles on a flat, fast, and fun 5-mile loop. Whether you're chasing a PR or your first buckle, every finisher earns one of the coolest medals—and those going the full 100 will take home a truly epic buckle. Ring in the New Year with the running dead and party like only trail runners can! Distances: 25K (3 loops), 50K (6 loops), 50M (10 loops), 100K (12 loops), 100M (20 loops).