81 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Huntsville, Alabama

NEW!

Hot Summer Nights 5K

This will be run the night before our Annual Run Dirty Event

Proceeds from the race support North Alabama Cross Country.

Every year Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison donates approximately $30,000 to local cross-country events and high school programs.

Help us make the 2026 Cross Country year the best yet!

We encourage the entire family to participate this year.

Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday from 10-3

Race start time is 6:00 p.m.

Early Registration Fee:

Individual $25

Questions? Please [email protected]

Race Information

• The 46th Annual Huntsville Sprint Triathlon is presented by Edward Jones.

• Race Distance: 400 meter Pool SWIM / 8 mile BIKE / 3 mile RUN (bike and run lengths are approximate and vary from year to year based on course adjustments) - scroll down for course maps.

• Both Individuals Participants and Relay-Teams are welcome!

• PARKING: Navigate to 2223 Drake Ave SW to access parking; DO NOT navigate to the Aquatics Center!

• Race start time is 7:30am. Cutoff times will be enforced: athletes must start the bike portion by 8:45am and the run portion by 9:45am.

• As in 2025, the bike course will no longer have the sharp U-Turn on Triana Boulevard but will continue south to loop around the Public Safety Training Academy parking lot before heading back north on Triana Boulevard.

• Athletes will be seeded according to reported swim time (this may and should be adjusted closer to race day).

• Athletes may not enter the bike course without a buckled helmet and proper footwear and attire.

• An athlete and spectator guide will be emailed closer to race day. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the Huntsville Sprint Triathlon and the Team Rocket Tri-Club may result in disqualification.

• Registration will close Friday July 31, 2026, at midnight or when registrations reach 450 cyclists.

• Your finisher swag consists of a super cool, soft, lightweight t-shirt. This will be picked up on site after you finish the run.

• Race proceeds will be donated to local charities.

Tee Shirt Cutoff

Register by July 18 to guarantee your shirt size! We will order extra shirts but cannot guarantee you a shirt or the correct size unless you register by July 18.

Practice Swim

• There will be a practice swim and race brief on Sunday August 2nd from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (time subject to change) at the Aquatics Center (2213 Drake Ave SW).

• We'll discuss the race and transition outside in front of the building and then enter the building around 2:30pm for the practice swim.

• You can swim the course as many times as you like until about 3:45.

• This is a great opportunity to practice the long lanes and adjust your estimated swim time!

Packet Pick-Up

• Thursday August 6th, 11am - 5:45 pm at Bicycle Cove, 5575 Highway 431 South, Brownsboro, AL 35741

• Friday August 7th, 11 am - 6:30 pm at Fleet Feet, 181 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758

• Saturday August 8th - 5:30am (RACE DAY!)

Race Photos are here - Thank You We Run Huntsville for the great pics!

• 2025 Swim Photos

• 2025 Bike Photos

• 2025 Run Photos

• 2025 Practice Swim and Race Preview

Helpful Tips:

• In this race morning video the Race Director walks you through race morning, parking, and spectator information.

In this transition and course instruction video the Transition and Course Coordinators walk you through what to do in transition and what to expect on the course.

• Watch this full course video from 2023 to be fully prepared! Note that each year there may be slight changes to the course or setup to accommodate conditions.

• Reminder that athletes will enter the pool by swim time (shortest to longest) to help manage congestion. Please be as accurate as possible with your swim time; you will have an opportunity to adjust your swim time closer to race day. It is acceptable to stop and hold the side or the rope, to stop and rest at each end, and to use a snorkel. If you feel you will stop during the swim, please factor that into your swim time. There will be lifeguards and volunteers around the pool. The practice swim will be a great opportunity to determine an appropriate time!

• Need help training? Fleet Feet's Tri-101 program kicks off on May 19 and is designed to have you race ready for the Huntsville Sprint Tri. Sign up and get tips from some great triathletes and access to group training sessions!

Get Involved!

Learn more about Team Rocket Tri-Club here!

Join us on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Joe Davis Stadium for a 5k and/or 10k to benefit the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program. There is also a 1-ish mile fun run for the kiddos. Not in town? Want to sleep in? We have just the thing for you! We have a Sleep in for Justice option that gets you a cool shirt and still benefits the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Help us provide civil legal services to low-income individuals in Madison County and register today.

USATF Course Certification Information:

10K certification code: AL25024JE

5K certification code: AL25025JE

The Boston or Bust Marathon & Half Marathon

USATF Certification information for our 2024 Boston Qualifiers!

USATF Certification

Certification code: AL22025JE

It's (almost) time to book your tickets to run Boston! The Boston or Bust Marathon will be an extremely flat and fast course along Aldridge Creek and Tennessee River in South Huntsville. The course will start and finish at Ditto Landing Marina and is entirely on the Alridge Creek Greenway.

We will have Chip Timing and both half and full marathon courses will be certified.

..And then there's the post race party. We will have post race food for all finishers, 2 drink tickets, post race music, all at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. We believe in training hard, racing hard and celebrating hard and this race will be no different!

Historically the last window to qualify for the following April Boston race is the second weekend in September. This is one of the very few last minute qualifiers in the South. Average Temperatures at this time of year are 64F/ 87F which is why we will start at 6:00AM.

The guaranteed t-shirt deadline has passed however we will have extras along with RunningLane shirts for those last minute signups so you don't go home empty handed.

All aid stations will have water, gatorade and GU energy gels.

The 11th Annual Swim Hobbs Island open water swim through the Tennessee River hosted by the Team Rocket Triathlon Club (TRTC) will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The 5-mile swim will begin at 8:30 am, and the 1- and 2-mile swim will begin a few minutes later in waves (See Schedule of Events below). Swim Hobbs Island is entirely a fundraiser for The American Cancer Society. Thanks for supporting!

Packet Pick Up: Saturday, September 12th, 2026

12:00-6:00 PM Fleet Feet Huntsville

Race day packet pick up is available at the public boat dock from 6:30-7:30 AM

Race Day: Sunday, September 6, 2026

6:30 AM – 7:30 AM: Cap pickup and check-in at the public boat dock, 1000 Hobbs Island Rd SE, between Forrest Paddle Boarding and Pit Stop Boat Ramp Parking.

7:30 AM: Mandatory Swimmer & Kayaker Safety Meetings (kayaker meeting is at Old Madison County Marina, swimmer meeting is at race start)

7:45 AM: Kayakers for 5 Mile Swim begin entering the water at Old Madison County Marina.

8:10 AM: National Anthem at race start

8:15 AM: 5 Mile Swim lineup and final check-in

8:20 AM: 5 Mile swimmers enter the water.

8:30 AM: 5 Mile race begins

8:45 AM: 2 mile race begins

9:00 AM: 1 mile race begins

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM: Swimmers, kayakers, spectators, volunteers can enjoy complimentary food/drink

10:30 AM or as soon as results are finalized: 1 & 2 Mile Swim Awards

11 AM or as soon as results are finalized: 5 Mile Swim Awards

NOTE: 5 Mile Swimmers MUST Complete the Swim in Under 5 hours (1:30pm) and MUST be at the tip of the island (the turnaround point) at 3.5 hours, or 12:00pm. Race Director reserves the right to pull you after that time.

Course Description

5 Mile Swim: Around Hobbs Island

• requires the participant to provide kayak and kayaker-

This is a five mile circumnavigation of Hobbs Island that will start at the public boat ramp, 1000 Hobbs Island Rd SE, between Forrest Paddle Boarding (swimmer/spectator parking) and Pit Stop Boat Ramp Public Parking (volunteer parking). Swimmers will enter the water via a boat ramp on the shoreline and will swim clockwise around Hobbs Island and finish at the same location as the start. Because the first few miles and the last few hundred meters are against the river current, this swim may take longer than a typical 5 mile swim in the pool.

2 Mile Swim Event

This is a two mile out and back that will start at the same public boat ramp as the 5 mile swim start. Start will be just after the 5 mile swim start. Swimmers will enter the water via a boat ramp on the shoreline. Swimmers will swim upstream approximately 1 mile and then turn around. The finish location will be the same as the start. Because the first mile is against the river current, this swim will take longer than a typical two mile swim in the pool. Please be aware that this is NOT an event for beginner swimmers. You should be able to swim 2.5 miles continuously in a pool before tackling this 2 mile event.

1 Mile Swim Event

This is a one mile out and back that will start at the same public boat ramp as the 5 and 2 mile swim start. Start will be just after the 2 mile swim start. Swimmers will enter the water via ramps on the shoreline. Swimmers will proceed upstream 0.5 mile and then turn around at the turnaround buoy. The finish location will be the same as the start. Because the first half mile is against the river current, this swim will take longer than a typical one mile swim in the pool.

Current and Time Cutoffs

Current in the Tennessee River normally varies greatly because this stretch of the river is controlled by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) via flow rates from the Guntersville Dam. However, every year we submit a flow reduction request to TVA for the race. NEVERTHELESS, they do not have to honor this, and they may not, and we have minimal input into this decision. We are grateful that they are often able to do this for our safety and comfort. For your information, typical TVA-adjusted flow rates for this race in the past have been ~19,000 cubic feet per second, which translates to a very reasonable current for most open water swimmers. That said, be prepared to swim longer than a typical 1, 2 or 5 mile swim in the pool. The 5 mile time cutoff is the tip of the island at 3.5 hrs or 12 noon and finish by 5 hours or 1:30 pm. No time cutoffs for 1 or 2 milers.

Temperature

Water temperatures are typically between 75 to 83 degrees. We encourage you to stay well hydrated before and after, select an appropriate pace for your temperature and comfort. If water temperature exceeds 87 degrees (extremely unlikely given historical conditions), we will cancel the swim due to safety.

Spectators

There is a small spot near the swim start/exit for spectator, however, it is very rocky and uneven terrain, so please use caution. There is also viewing at Old Madison County Marina, which is more stable, but not accessible from the swim start/exit by foot.

RULES

• Swimmers must be at least 13 years of age.

• Swimmers may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.

• If the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards.

• If the water temperature is 84 degrees or above, participants may NOT wear wetsuits.

• Swimmers must wear issued swim cap.

• The following items are NOT allowed: fins, paddles, gloves, floatation devices, or audio devices.

• Participants may use any stroke to propel themselves thru the water and may tread water or float, if needed.

• You may touch or hang onto a kayak for safety with no penalty against awards, but making forward progress with a kayak will be grounds for disqualification from awards. No touching other people other than incidental contact unless for safety reasons. Have your kayaker carry hydration and nutrition, and also carry extra nutrition with your kayaker in case this swim takes longer than you planned.

KAYAKERS

• ALL FIVE MILE SWIMMERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN KAYAKER TO ACCOMPANY THEM. If you do not have a kayaker, you will not be allowed to swim. This rule is for your safety as the river will be open to boat traffic. Boats will be unable to see you if you are swimming alone.

• YOUR KAYAKER WILL NEED TO REGISTER ON THE SAME REGISTRATION SITE WHICH IS THE SAME ONE THE SWIMMERS REGISTER ON (It will show a $0 balance at the end of registration). and specify who they are kayaking for (it will show a $0 balance at the end of registration). Your kayaker will receive a race t-shirt as they are a vital part of this race. All of this is included in the race fee that the swimmer pays. We have a very limited number of kayaks donated by various members of the local endurance community that can be allotted on a first-come first-serve basis, so, swimmer or kayaker, indicate in your registration if you need one.

• KAYAKERS MUST HAVE AND WEAR LIFEJACKETS AT ALL TIMES.

• 5 MILE KAYAKERS ESPECIALLY: Here is a blog post by a friend of ours who is a very experienced open water marathon swimmer, sharing her tips and experiences on how to support your swimmer best. We recommend you review this! It’s simply fantastic! Thanks Sydne Didier!

Awards for 1, 2 and Mile Races

• Top 3 Male Swimmers

• Top 3 Female Swimmers

• Top 3 Male and Female Swimmers in the following age groups: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Team Rocket Tri Club

• Fleet Feet Huntsville

• The Key Team Inc

Keller Williams Realty Madison

• Edward Jones

• Biscuit Belly

• Shermco Industries

• NBT Services

Welcome to the Autumn Chase Fun Run: Kids Run for Kids

a Huntsville Track Club event

presented by The Huntsville Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter

Since 1981, the annual Autumn Chase Fun Run has been a 1-mile fun run promoting healthy habits in our community's youth through running with a local philanthropic impact! This is a FREE event and all Preschool, Elementary & Middle (PreK-8th) school age children are welcome. School Faculty are also welcome to join in the fun and we encourage you to promote this event through your school and get all children engaged.

The Huntsville Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter along with Huntsville Track Club are excited to provide our community and opportunity to get outside and give all children (PreK-8) in the Huntsville and surrounding areas the chance the run for the Autumn Chase Fun Run.

Help Us Support the Huntsville Hospital Pediatric Audiology Unit and local kid’s charities!

While the Autumn Chase Fun Run's focus is promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for our kids, the proceeds from sponsorships and donations go to benefit Huntsville Hospital's Pediatric Audiology Unit, along with local kids charitable organizations. If you would like to donate you have a couple of options!

Option 1: Online Donations. You can donate money to the unit via Paypal or Venmo!

Paypal: [email protected]

Venmo: @DZ-Huntsville

Option 2: Mail a check made out to Delta Zeta with a memo for ACFR/Autumn Chase Fun Run to:

Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter, Attn: Treasurer / ACFR

P.O. Box 835

Huntsville, AL 35804

Option 3: Day of race donation. Throughout the race area, find a volunteer with a donation bucket!

The lives of infants and children in our community and their families are important to us, and we know they are important to you. On behalf of the Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter and the Huntsville Track Club, we hope to see you on race day!

Race Start Times

Pre & K Grades Boys 4:00 Girls 4:15

1st Grade Boys 4:30 Girls 4:45

Faculty Men & Women 4:55

2nd Grade Boys 5:00 Girls 5:10

3rd Grade Boys 5:25 Girls 5:35

4th & 5th Grades Boys 5:50 Girls 6:00

6th, 7th & 8th Grades Boys 6:10 Girls 6:20

There is day of race registration available! Please arrive with plenty of time before your heat to go through registration, put on your bib, and get warmed up.

Registrations after 9/1 are not guaranteed a t-shirt. If there are extra shirts, they will be available on race day.

Results

Results can be found: https://huntsvilletrackclub.org/all-race-results/

Welcome to the Autumn Chase Fun Run: Kids Run For Kids

a Huntsville Track Club event

presented by The Huntsville Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter

Since 1981, the annual Autumn Chase Fun Run has been a 1-mile fun run promoting healthy habits in our community's youth through running with a local philanthropic impact! This is a FREE event and all Preschool, Elementary & Middle (PreK-8th) school age children are welcome. School Faculty are also welcome to join in the fun and we encourage you to promote this event through your school and get all children engaged.

The Huntsville Delta Zeta Alumnae Chapter along with Huntsville Track Club are excited to provide our community and opportunity to get outside and give all children (PreK-8) in the Huntsville and surrounding areas the chance the run for the Autumn Chase Fun Run.

Help Us Support the Huntsville Hospital Pediatric Audiology Unit and local kid’s charities!

While the Autumn Chase Fun Run's focus is promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for our kids, the proceeds from sponsorships and donations go to benefit Huntsville Hospital's Pediatric Audiology Unit, along with local kids charitable organizations. If you would like to donate you have a couple of options!

Option 1: Online Donations. You can donate money to the unit via Paypal or Venmo!

Paypal: [email protected]

Venmo: @DZ-Huntsville

Option 2: Mail a check made out to Delta Zeta with a memo for ACFR/Autumn Chase Fun Run to:

Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter, Attn: Treasurer / ACFR

P.O. Box 835

Huntsville, AL 35804

Option 3: Day of race donation. Throughout the race area, find a volunteer with a donation bucket!

The lives of infants and children in our community and their families are important to us, and we know they are important to you. On behalf of the Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter and the Huntsville Track Club, we hope to see you on race day!

Race Start Times

Pre & K Grades Boys 4:00 Girls 4:15

1st Grade Boys 4:30 Girls 4:45

Faculty Men & Women 4:55

2nd Grade Boys 5:00 Girls 5:10

3rd Grade Boys 5:25 Girls 5:35

4th & 5th Grades Boys 5:50 Girls 6:00

6th, 7th & 8th Grades Boys 6:10 Girls 6:20

There is race day registration available! Please arrive with plenty of time before your heat to go through registration, put on your bib, and get warmed up.

Registrations after 9/1 are not guaranteed a t-shirt. If there are extra shirts, they will be available on race day.

Results

Results can be found: https://huntsvilletrackclub.org/all-race-results/

Presented by the Jarrod Michael Lockett Foundation

Join us for The Legacy Run: A 5K for Peace & Prevention, a community-powered race dedicated to honoring life, promoting peace, and preventing violence before it starts.

Hosted by the Jarrod Michael Lockett Foundation, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters from all backgrounds to move with purpose and stand united for safer, stronger communities. Every step taken is a step toward awareness, healing, and hope.

The Legacy Run is more than a race, it’s a movement. Proceeds from this event directly support the Foundation’s violence prevention initiatives, youth mentorship programs, and community outreach efforts focused on education, conflict resolution, and empowerment.

Whether you’re running for a loved one, walking for peace, or showing up to support a powerful cause, your presence matters.

Run for peace.

Run for prevention.

Run to leave a legacy.

All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Together, we can turn purpose into action and create lasting change, one mile at a time.

Awards will be presented to the following categories:

Overall Finishers

• Top 3 Overall Male Runners

• Top 3 Overall Female Runners

(Overall winners are not eligible for age-group awards.)

Age Group Awards

Awards will be given to the Top Male and Female finisher in each age group:

• 12–19

• 20–29

• 30–39

• 40–49

• 50–59

• 60 and over

Masters Awards

• Top Male Masters Runner (40+)

• Top Female Masters Runner (40+)

Honor a Loved One - During registration, participants will have the opportunity to honor a loved one lost to violent crime.

Registrants will be invited to:

• Submit the name of their loved one

• Upload a photo (optional)

These names and images will be memorialized and displayed at the start and finish line, creating a space of remembrance, reflection, and purpose as we run together for peace and prevention.

This tribute is our way of ensuring that the lives we’ve lost are seen, remembered, and honored.

Nature's Fountain will be on site to offer post-race cold pressed juice and smoothie options. Legacy Run participants will receive a medal and T-shirt

ABOUT THE EVENT

Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge is a community 5K you can complete in person in Huntsville, Alabama, or virtually from anywhere around the world. Presented by the Griffin Leukemia Foundation, Inc., this event raises awareness for leukemia and other cancers while supporting programs that help cancer survivors rebuild strength, confidence, and purpose after treatment.

Pulse Walk is a different kind of competition. It includes a non-competitive, inclusive walk designed for all ages and abilities.

This is not a timed race. Participants are encouraged to walk at their own pace and take part in whatever way is meaningful to them.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION

IN-PERSON 5K

Early Registration = $20

Open through August 15, 2026

Registration = $25

August 15 through September 24, 2026

In-person registration includes:

• Official Pulse Walk T-shirt (guaranteed only if registered by September 4, 2026)

• Eligibility to compete for the Top Fundraiser Super Car Ride Experience

• Access to fundraising platform 99Pledges

Participants who register after September 4, 2026 are not guaranteed a t-shirt due to production deadlines.

T-shirt sizes available: Small through XXXL. Shirts will be distributed at packet pickup or the day of the event at check-in.

Processing fees charged by RunSignUp are the responsibility of the registrant.

VIRTUAL 5K

Registration is free.

Virtual participants:

• Complete their 5K anytime between September 20 and September 26

• Create and share a fundraising page

• Are eligible to compete for the Top Fundraiser Super Car Ride Experience

Virtual participants are not eligible to receive an event T-shirt due to shipping and logistical limitations at this time.

If a virtual participant wins a Super Car Ride Experience, the ride must be redeemed in Huntsville, Alabama. Travel and lodging are not included.

HOW FUNDRAISING WORKS (PENNY PER STEP)

AFTER registering here, every participant should create a personal fundraising page at our official fundraising platform:

👉 Click the link on your confirmation screen or check your confirmation email to create your fundraising page.

Once created:

• Share your fundraising page with friends, family, and coworkers.

• Sponsors pledge one penny per step or make a flat donation - all donations made from your page are tracked to you.

• Walk your 5K and submit your final step count at the completion of your walk.

• Pledges are then processed based on your step total.

• Every step turns into real support for cancer survivors.

• And don't forget to tell your story along the way! (Build your following)

You will receive reminders after registration to help with each of these steps.

WHERE THE FUNDS GO (2026 BENEFICIARY)

All funds raised during the 2026 Pulse Walk will support the Cancer Climber Association (see video on SPONSORS tab). Their mission helps cancer survivors rediscover confidence and purpose through transformational challenges, including survivor-led climbs of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.

EVENT INCENTIVES AND SWEEPSTAKES

Participant Super Car Ride Experience

Super Car Ride Experience will be awarded to a Pulse Walk participant who completes the event requirements. This experience is designed to reward participation, engagement, and commitment to the mission. Eligibility details are available on the Super Car Ride Experience page.

The Super Car Ride Experience must be redeemed in Huntsville, Alabama. Travel and lodging are not included.

Public Ultimate Super Car Ride Experience Sweepstakes

Public Super Car Ride Sweepstakes – open to the public through our official sweepstakes platform. (See Super Car Ride Experience page)

The Super Car Ride Experience must be redeemed in Huntsville, Alabama. Travel and lodging are not included.

Participant Perks

Top Fundraiser receives a Super Car Ride Experience from Smile AWhile Inc. Additional perks may be available as sponsors come on board.

NEXT STEPS AFTER REGISTRATION

After registering, check your confirmation screen and email for a link to create your personal fundraising page. Complete that step and begin sharing your story and fundraising link right away.

Every step keeps the pulse alive.

Join us for the “Project Giveback 5K "ALOHA Run” Run, Walk or Roll and Warrior Kids SuperHeroes vs Villains event. It will be held in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, and we are proud to announce that "REDSTONE GATEWAY is our "TITLE SPONSOR". If you are unable to join us in person but would still like to support the cause, please consider the VIRTUAL OPTION or a donation by using the DONATE tab at the top of the page.

DISCLAIMER: We are the only race event that allows those participating to assign $10 of their REGISTRATION investment to an organization or a program that is making a positive impact in the lives of kids, domestic abuse victims, abandoned seniors, homeless veterans, or school programs (below is a list of those we are supporting in 2026).

PRICING

$30 until October 31st (T-shirts guaranteed). $35 from November 1st to May 31st (T-shirts guaranteed), $40 from June 1st to August 31st (T-shirts available as supplies last) and $45 from September 1st until Race Day (T-shirts are NOT guaranteed). NOTE: Zero Registration on event date.

PACKET PICKUP

Late Registration and Packet Pickup will be available on Friday, the day before the race, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the:

RunningLane, located at: 2407 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA

• OR -

Packet Pickup will also be available on race day beginning at 6:00 AM at: KBR Bldg. 6200 Redstone Gateway, Huntsville, AL US 35808, USA

Expo/Bib Pick Up

In-person participants are highly encouraged to pick up their packet at RunningLane.

Bibs, shirts, and medals for virtual participants will be shipped directly to them after September 26th, and shipping is included in the registration fee.

NEW! We are adding a Half Marathon and pushing the date a little later so the weather will be cooler!

Fleet Feet Fall Fitness Festival is back again!

The family-friendly festival will include a scenic 5K run along the beautiful trails of Hays Farm (a timed run, but not certified).

Packet pick-up

Packet pick-up is at Swift Recovery (next door to Fleet Feet in Jones Valley) on Friday from 10-3.

*Swift will provide a gift for everyone that picks up their packet on Friday.

There will also be race morning packet pick up from 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Race participants ONLY will be entered into event door prizes from 40+ vendors - which include one month passes to local gyms, grocery gift cards, exclusive recovery and wellness deals, plus so much more!

We will have...

• Half Marathon - Certified

• A 5K Run

• A community 1 mile fun run for casual walkers and kids

• A community bike ride (just a few miles)

• Pop-up fitness classes from some of your favorite local fitness studios!

• Local Food Trucks

• Health and Wellness Vendors

• Door Prizes

• More!

To our fishers out there, pack your rods! You can come fishing at F5 this year.

So, what are you waiting for?! Register to run, ride, walk, or fish(?!), send to a friend, and come have fun with us on September 6th!

Event Information

Date: September 26, 2026

Time: 8AM-12PM

Location: Hays Farm Park Run - 1117 Haysland Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35803

Parking: Grissom Parking Lot by hays Farm Clubhouse

Run: The runs will start in the middle of the greenway giving you more scenery and shade! Just follow the signs and the people. Details will be provided at a later date.

Bike: Our Bike ride this year will be just a few miles, following the Elgie's Walk Greenway.

Other Activities: Stick around for all day pop-up classes, giveaways, and more.

2025 list of those community vendors participating!

• Altra Running

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Alabama Chapter

• Blitz45Fitness

• Burn Boot Camp

• Club Pilates Jones Valley

• Fleet Fitness LLC

• Functional Chiropractic

• Grifols Plasma Center

• Hot Yoga of Huntsville

• Huntsville Nutrition Collective

• Huntsville Track Club

• Iceworks Shaved ice

• Hoka

• Manifest Athlete

• Mary Kay

• Max Health

• Megan's Apothecary

• On Running

• Orangetheory Fitness Huntsville

• P3 Chiropractic & SportsCare

• ProFormance Physical Therapy and Wellness

• REGYMEN Fitness

• Return 2 Sport

• Rumble Boxing

• Sam’s Club

• Saucony

• Southeast Family YMCA

• Spring City Cycling Club

• Squeeze Massage

• Swift Recovery

• Stretch Lab Madison

• Team Rocket Tri-Club

• Team RWB

• The Covery Wellness

• The Exercise Coach

• The Sports Multiverse

“Racin’ the Station” Duathlon is a non-sanctioned USAT Run/Bike/Run event where the

participants will “race” the International Space Station (ISS) as it completes one Earth

orbit—91 minutes & 12 seconds. Marshall Space Flight Center will track the starting

location of the ISS at the race start time and see who “beats” the Space Station by

completing the event before the 91-minute & 12-second mark.

Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles

Bike e^pi = 23 km = 14.3 miles

Run pi = 3.14 km = 1.95 miles

Race starts at 8:15am on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Race is located on the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL where NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is also located. Only US citizens are allowed on the Arsenal (unless already badged for official business). Locals that do NOT have access are encouraged to get a recreation badge (rec badge) through the Army (weeks in advance). Those that don't have access to military bases will either have to be escorted by someone who does have access (ride with another racer or spectator) or the race director will work access for you through the security process described during registration.

The Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge is a community 5K hosted by The Griffin Leukemia Foundation. This event raises awareness for leukemia and other cancers, honors survivors and families, and supports programs that help cancer survivors rebuild their strength and confidence.

Participation is free. Walkers are encouraged to create a fundraising page through 99Pledges and secure micro-pledges for each step taken during the 5K. All funds raised for the 2026 event will support the Cancer Climber Association and their efforts to help cancer survivors reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Every step keeps the pulse alive.

5K Course

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Here are a few race details.

PACKET PICK-UP

Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville Friday from 12-6. Please do your best to try to pick-up at Fleet Feet. Race morning packet pick-up will be available starting at 7:00 a.m.

Fleet Feet Huntsville

2722 Carl T. Jones Drive

Huntsville, AL 35802

PARKING

Parking Garage M will be open starting at 6:30 a.m.

Enter from Clinton and Church

TOILETS

There will be port o johns available next to the parking garage!

START TIMES

8:00 a.m. 5K Start (Church Street just North of the Museum of Art)

9:00 a.m. 1 Mile (Church Street) We will start as soon as all the 5K runners are finished.

9:30 a.m. Awards and Costume Contest Winners Announced. Please check in with the judges prior to 9:00 a.m.

We will run rain or shine!

SPONSORS

Mizuno

SWIFT RECOVERY

Return to Sport

Marcos Pizza

The Fresh Market

Please support our sponsors!

To view the 5K course please click here!

Fleet Feet Huntsville & Madison invites you to join runners, walkers, ghosts, and goblins of all ages at the Spooktacular 5K Run and Monster Mile on October 25, 2025 Get crafty and creative and participate in the costume contest or, better yet, compete in costume!

The 5K will begin promptly at 8am with the 1 mile at 9:00am. Awards, for both races and all costumes, will follow the 1 Mile (around 9:30am)

5K Registration Fee:

July 1st -July 31: $25

August 1st - September 31st $30

October 1st - October 24th $35

1 Mile Registration Fee:

thru September 31st: $25

October 1st - October 24th $30

Costume Contest Categories

Best animal costume

Best cartoon costume

Best celebrity costume

Best princess costume

Best rock star costume

Best sports costume

Best superhero costume

Best Group costume

Cutest costume

Funniest costume

Goriest costume

Most Halloweeny costume

Most original costume

Most politically correct

Most technologically advanced costume

Most traditional costume

Scariest costume

Ugliest costume

Top prize best of show

Questions? Please [email protected]

Please join us for the second annual First Solar HEROES 5k! We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with the US Space & Rocket Center to host this memorable event. Come out and experience this awesome course that runs around the Pathfinder Shuttle and Saturn V Rocket!

This event will include a 5k race (3.1-mi) and 5k ruck. Both the 5k run and 5k ruck will have firm start and end times of 07:30 am - 08:45 am. The course that will be used is a USATF certified road course. Review the course details at certifiedroadraces.com using Course ID AL19035JE or click this link: https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL19035JE

5k Ruck Divisions: Male ruck will be set to 30 lbs.; Female ruck will be set to 20 lbs. Participants must bring their own ruck with the dry weight(before adding consumables) meeting the weight requirement. Rucks will be weighed before the event begins.

Sponsors/Donations:

All proceeds for this event will be donated to Still Serving Veterans, a local non-profit military support organization. For more information on SSV, please visit https://ssv.org/

For sponsors looking to donate to SSV, please click on the Donate button on the menu on the left side of this page.

Who Can Participate?

This event is open to everyone!

Registration & Deadlines:

Registration will be open until 7am on 11/07/2026. Deadline to guarantee runners packet is 10/19/2026. After this date, registrants will only be guaranteed a runners bib for chip timing - runners packet & t-shirts will be given out while supplies last.

Parking & Logistics:

Parking will be in the lot in front of The Davidson Center for Space Exploration.

Volunteer Opportunities:

We need volunteers for this event! All volunteers for this event will receive a free event T-shirt and breakfast on the morning of the event. Please click on the Volunteer button on the menu to the left for more details and to sign up!

What is HEROES?

HEROES is a Military Associate Resource Group that offers associates easy access to valuable resources, information and support. It fosters inclusivity, supports professional development, and helps to strengthen the community throughout the First Solar organization.

Mission Statement

HEROES @ First Solar, a Military Employee Resource Group (MERG) will provide a safe and inclusive space for the proud community of active military, veterans, and those who support military personnel (family, friends, colleagues). We will build camaraderie with each other through shared experiences, veteran recruitment, community engagement, professional growth, and retention.

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 Track Club Grand Prix Event

Join the 5th Annual TTT! The Theatre Turkey Trot will be back again Thanksgiving morning!

Don't miss the fun as we run (or walk) a holiday-themed 5K at Ditto Landing. We'll have prizes for the best times in the categories of women's, mens, and youth! Not quite ready for the full 5k? Join the 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:40, the perfect opportunity for the child (or adult!) with a competitive edge that is just breaking into running.

Check-in starts at 7am on Thanksgiving morning, and the race takes off at 8 AM. Thanksgiving-themed costumes are always appreciated! Packets may be picked up on Wednesday, November 25th at Running Lane, 2407 Memorial Parkway.

All proceeds will help support Around the Curtain Community Children's Theatre, a 501c3 non-profit children's theatre in Huntsville, Alabama. You can enjoy your after-turkey nap and rest assured that your support will help us keep kids in theatre!

Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend – Huntsville, Alabama

For over 49 years, the Rocket City Marathon, organized by the Huntsville Track Club, has been one of the premier marathon events in the South.

The weekend kicks off with the Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup, opening Friday, December 11th, at 2:00 PM and running through Saturday, December 12th at 6:00 PM.

Saturday Races

10K – Starts at 7:00 AM in front of the Von Braun Center on Monroe Street. This flat, fast, and walker-friendly course takes runners through Old Town

5K – Begins at 9:00 AM, winding through Downtown Huntsville

1 Mile Family Friendly FUN RUN/WALK – Starts at 10:30 AM, offering everyone a fun and rewarding experience.

Sunday – Marathon & Half Marathon Day

The Rocket City Marathon - Kicks off at 7:00 AM (with an early start at 6:00 AM for those requiring extra time). The course showcases Huntsville’s charm and the US Space & Rocket Center.

The Rocket City Half Marathon - starts later at 9:00am joining the full marathoners through the Botanical Gardens a and US Space & Rocket Center.

All Races Start and Finish in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama at the VBC.

All registered runners will receive:

✅ A custom race shirt

✅ A finisher medal

✅ Post-race food

✅ Bragging rights for completing Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend!

Marathoners and Half Marathoners will also receive a special finisher gift, and those who take on three events ("The Hat Trick") will earn a RCM hat.

Join us for an unforgettable race weekend in Huntsville!

Packet Pick Up will be on Saturday December 19th at Fleet Feet in Jones Valley from 10am-5pm. 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE Huntsville, AL

Huntsville City FC is excited to announce our fourth Annual Holiday 5k and 10k! Join us on Sunday, December 20th at 4pm for a 5K Holiday Run (or Walk) and 10k Holiday Run (or Walk). We will start at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium and finish on the pitch! Everyone will get to enjoy finish line refreshments and is welcome to stay for a post run celebration with food and beverages available for purchase.

Let's start a new HCFC Holiday Tradition together!