Race Results will be posted some time on Monday!
Race Photos Here!
We are now over 250 runners — woohoo!! 🎉
What does that mean?
Race shirts and medals may be limited for those who register after April 26th.
Thank you for understanding! Since this is a FREE event, we’ll do our very best to make sure everyone feels special and has an amazing time. 🏃♀️💙
Race Information
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be held at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Please note: There will be no race day packet pick-up.
Location
All races will take place at:
John Hunt Park
2151 Airport Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
Course Details
The course features a rubberized surface loop approximately 1.7 miles in length, designed to be easy on the legs and ideal for distance events.
The final loop distance for finishers will be announced prior to the race start.
Start Times
6:00 AM — 6 Hour, 12 Hour, 24 Hour, 50 Mile
7:00 AM — Marathon, 50K
6:00 PM — 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Aid Station & Food
A fully stocked aid station will be available throughout the event, including:
Fresh fruit
Energy gels
Hydration (including Coke products)
Sandwiches
Candy
We’ll also have food trucks on site throughout the day.
At various times, we’ll be serving hot food such as:
Grilled cheese
Pancakes
And possibly burgers and pizza
(We like to keep things fun and flexible!)
Awards
All finishers will receive awards in recognition of their accomplishment.
Camping
Overnight camping will be allowed on Saturday night, providing a great opportunity to relax and connect with fellow runners.
Registration Cap
This is a FREE event, and participation will be limited to 250 runners.
Be sure to register early to secure your spot.
This event is sponsored by Karhu.
UPDATE!
Huntsville’s first 24-hour running event will be held at John Hunt Park!
In traditional 24-hour format, participants may run continuously or take breaks as needed throughout the event. Runners are welcome to rest, refuel, socialize, or compete without stopping. In addition to the 24-hour event, race options will include a 6-hour, 12-hour, Marathon, 50K, and 50-mile race.
The goal of this event is to provide an inclusive environment where runners of all abilities can come together to run fast, run slow, and run long.
Aid stations will be available for all participants; however, runners are encouraged to bring their preferred nutrition and supplies. Personal tents and setups are welcome for those planning to stay for extended periods. The event will be chip timed.
Event Distances
Marathon
50K
50 Mile
6 hours
12 hours
24 hours
5K -night
10K - night
Half Marathon - night
Team of up to 6 members are permitted for the 12 & 24 events
Overnight Camping
Food Stations
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers in each race category, including the 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, Marathon, 50K, and 50-mile events. Additional awards and recognition may be offered based on participation and performance. All finishers will receive official results and recognition for their accomplishments.
Special finishers awards for all.
Top 3 Male & Female each event
Top 3 Male Masters & Female Masters each event
Over Team Award each event
No age group awards
Party Atmosphere!
Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday
Time: 10-6
May 15, 2027
Distance — 12 Hours
Type — Running
06:00
$0.00
May 15, 2027
Distance — 6 Hours
Type — Running
06:00
$0.00
May 15, 2027
Distance — 24 Hours
Type — Running
06:00
$0.00
May 15, 2027
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
06:00
$0.00
May 15, 2027
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$0.00
May 15, 2027
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
07:00
$0.00
May 15, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
18:00
$0.00
May 15, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
18:00
$0.00
May 15, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
18:00
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in 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.
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