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Welcome to the 2024 Cathedral Caverns Trail Run! The race starts in a beautiful valley with picturesque mountains and fields in the background. This trail race is designed for both new and experienced trail runners alike. The last 1.2 miles of the 5k and 15k runs through the cave and is an out and back 0.6mi segment, wide enough for 2 way traffic. Runners will pick up a glow stick at the turn around point and the decorative lighting will be on at all times.

Registration:  Cathedral Caverns Trail Run - November 2, 2024 (ultrasignup.com) 

Check out this awesome video from another one of our races here at this very same state park and cave to get an idea of the Trail Run!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pggdslg7I4E

Course Maps & Elevation profiles:
15K: https://www.strava.com/routes/20364591
5K: Follows the same route until 1.7mi mark before crossing the road and running east toward the cave (finishing stretch of the 15k)

Driving distance from:
Huntsville: 31 miles
Chattanooga: 83 miles
Birmingham: 93 miles
Florence: 103 miles
Nashville: 139 miles

The 5K race is capped at 300 runners. The 15K is capped at 300 runners.

All runners who sign up for the race will receive a t-shirt and awesome finisher medal.

Packet pickup will be on Friday, November 3rd @ Fleet Feet Sports Huntsville from 12-5pm. Fleet Feet is located at 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE B2, Huntsville, AL 35802. Also, there will race day packet pick up at Cathedral Caverns State Park under the tent in the parking area (start line) from 630am-745am but we encourage you to get there as early as possible!

Shirts & Awards
The race shirt will be a tri blend t-shirt shirt. Age groups will be: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ for the 5K and 15K. ALL runners will receive a sweet finisher medal.

Weather & Cutoffs
These are low-traffic trails, so we expect this race to go off rain or shine. In the event of severe weather (highly unlikely in November) we will delay the start as necessary to avoid lightening. If severe weather threatens the entire day and does not appear to let up, we may be forced to cancel. However this is not typical for this area during this time of year.

Average Temperatures: Low: 44F, High: 67F

The cutoff for the 5K is 1hr15min. This works out to be 24:00min /mi pace. The 15K cutoff is 2hr30min or 16:40min/ mi pace. If you cannot maintain 16min pace we ask that you please consider running the 5K. There are cave tours that will start after the race so we must adhere to these strict cutoffs.

For more information please see the registration page.

Join us for the 46th Annual Huntsville Half Marathon, sponsored by Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison and presented by the Huntsville Track Club! The race starts at 8 a.m. 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.