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Frozen Trash Panda

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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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About the Event

Embrace the playful side of winter trail running at the Frozen Trash Panda Half Marathon & 10K in Huntsville's Monte Sano State Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. This spirited event, the second race in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, offers a stunning tour of Alabama's mountain landscape, complete with bluff-top vistas, serene creek crossings, and cascading waterfalls. Whether you're building endurance for the legendary Mountain Mist 50K or seeking a scenic, crisp-weather challenge, the course delivers a perfect mix of runnable paths and gentle climbs designed for all levels. Enjoy the warm, community-focused atmosphere and a satisfying post-race reward of Marco's pizza, all while supporting sustainable, cupless racing principles. With its relaxed cutoffs, unique series-themed shirt, and vibrant camaraderie, the Frozen Trash Panda is more than a race—it's a celebration of Southern winter trails. Lace up for a day where fresh air, breathtaking views, and shared adventure are the true prizes.

Races Offered

10 km

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Half Marathon

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Huntsville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 0.8° / 9.9°

wb_sunny -3.4° / 6.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.7 /

water_drop 73.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 0.8° / 9.9°

wb_sunny -3.4° / 6.4°

air 11.7 km/h

water_drop 73.1%

About Huntsville

Learn more about the host city, Huntsville.

Huntsville is in northern Alabama, about 20 miles from the border with Tennessee. The city is a center for missile defense and aerospace technologies, with companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman having major operations here. Cummings Research Park, the second largest research park in the country, is home to many of these companies.