Join us in Piedmont, AL for race #2 of the Smalltown Gravel Series presented by Specialized Bicycles. We can't wait to get back to the little town that has stolen our heart! Race HQ will be The Place Downtown. Our after meal is catered from Shell's Downtown and you don't want to miss it!!
Check out all the details on Shake N Brake Gravel Race.
TEE SHIRT DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 at 11:59PM
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025 at 11:59PM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 6:30-8:00AM AT THE VENUE.
All racers are invited to attend the show at The Place Downtown on Saturday evening! This concert IS INCLUDED in your registration by the generosity of The Place Downtown and Shell's Downtown Bar and Grill.
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Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Addition Information
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
The 15K does the out-and-back six times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT RUNNINGLANE Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-5pm. Address: 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW Huntsville, AL 35801
The first 1000 runners to register (either for the Mile or 5K) will receive finisher medals. This will be determined by bibs assigned (Freedom 5K/Independent Mile bibs which will be 1-1000 vs RunningLane bib. Those who sign up for the bundle will only receive 1 finisher medal, not 2.) Depending on how many bibs are not picked up will determine how many RunningLane bibs will receive finisher medals.
Also friendly reminder, that the first 850 registrations for the 5K or the 5K + 1 Mile bundle, will be guaranteed Freedom 5K singlets. We will have an additional 200 RunningLane singlets for those who register for the 5K or 5K + 1 Mile bundle in case we run out of Freedom singlets!
Come Celebrate America's Independence with the all new Freedom 5K and back from its 9 year hiatus the Independence Mile!
The 5K and 1 Mile will start and finish at beautiful Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Both courses will be USATF Certified courses as well as Sanctioned events. We're excited to make this the premier July 4th race in the Tennessee Valley taking you through the beautiful streets of Downtown Huntsville as well as Old Town.
5K Route: USATF Certified - AL23017JE
CLICK HERE for MAP!
1 Mile Route: USATF Certified - AL23018JE
CLICK HERE for 1Mile Map!
NEW THIS YEAR Certified 5K & 1 Mile!
This race sells out and we are making plans to adjust the course to accommodate more runners!
Register early...Registration opens January 1st.
We are excited to bring you Huntsville's oldest and favorite local 4th of July Race!
Race start time is 7:00 a.m. at Morning Side Baptist Church. Woo hoo! We get to beat the heat.
The traditional post race food will be provided by the church in the followship hall as in the past
Great News! The church will also be providing child care from 6:45 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Volunteer:
coming soon
Packet Pick-up:
Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Thursday, July 3rd from 12-5
Race day packet pick-up will be at Morningside Church from 6:00 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.
Race Course:
The race will start at Morningside Church, Aldridge Creek Greenway, and run out and back on the Aldridge Creek Greeenway. There will be one aid station on the course at the turnaround.
Post Race Food:
Home baked food from the church.
Finisher Medals - yes there will be finisher medals!
Technical Tanks for early registrations!
Awards
Age group awards will be provided by Fleet Feet & Swift Recovery.
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614057078
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6575892966
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
Join us for the Wet Dog Triathlon at Point Mallard Park on July 11th, 2026 at 7:00 AM. This year will launch a new era for Wet Dog as it becomes a Team Rocket Tri Club managed race. Long time Race Director Leah Brown will still be very involved as we work together to make Wet Dog the very best open water sprint triathlon in North Alabama.
Wet Dog Triathlon at Point Mallard is a 400 meter open water swim, followed by a 15k bike ride and a 5k run along the beautiful (and FLAT) banks of the Tennessee River at Decatur, Alabama. Wet Dog is a fundraiser for Tennessee Valley Outreach, Morgan County Rescue Squad, and Princess Theater.
Wet Dog at Point Mallard is the second of three races that make up the Summer Sprint Series. Heel & Crank Duathlon and the Huntsville Sprint Triathlon are the remaining event in the series. Each participant who finishes will receive a series water bottle at no extra charge.
Race photos will be by We Run Race Photography.
Volunteer Form
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Addition Information
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
The 15K does the out-and-back six times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
Flat. Fast. Fly.
This course removes distractions so you can run with confidence. A flat profile and consistent terrain make it easier to find your pace early — and hold it. No surprises. Just a course that lets your effort show.
Run Magic City is a road race offering 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, fast course designed for clean pacing and confident execution. More info will be added soon!
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.