Team Rocket Heel & Crank Duathlon

About the Event

Welcome Racers!

We are excited to announce a new chapter for the Heel and Crank Duathlon! This year, I am honored to take on the role of Race Director. Donna, who has done a phenomenal job as the previous Race Director, has decided to step down after many successful years of organizing and leading this event. She has poured her heart into making the race a cherished tradition, and I am grateful for her guidance and support as I step into this role. I look forward to building on her legacy and continuing to make the Heel and Crank Duathlon an event that racers love and look forward to each year!

This year, we are hosting the race in Research Park, a stunning venue that promises an incredible race experience. This run will be held in combination with The Big Run Madison, brought to you by Fleet Feet.

In addition, we’ve moved the race date to June 7th in hopes of providing better weather conditions than in prior years. We believe this change will enhance the overall experience for all participants.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we finalize the details. Our team is committed to delivering a memorable race day and will keep you updated on any developments regarding the venue.

Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see you at the starting line on June 7th, wherever it may be!

Course Details (Subject to Change based on City Permits):

Are you tired of running the same route for the 1st and 2nd runs of a Duathlon? Well you're in luck this year. The 1st and 2nd run will be on 2 different courses, giving you maximum enjoyment!

Run 1: https://www.strava.com/routes/3345572277077293740

Bike: https://www.strava.com/routes/3345572780393708204

Run 2: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6493687399/

Races Offered

Individual

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — Individual

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08:00

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$55.00

Relay Team - Female

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — Relay Team - Female

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08:00

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$75.00

Relay Team - Male

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — Relay Team - Male

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08:00

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$75.00

Relay Team - Mixed

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — Relay Team - Mixed

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08:00

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$75.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

19.6° / 30.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.9° / 31.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

8.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:33

nightlight Sunset

20:00

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.