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Recover from the Holidays 50K

Name: Recover from the Holidays 50K
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

calendar_today 31 Dec, 2026

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sell $27.00

About the Event

Recover From The Holidays is an annual ultramarathon that caps off the running season on December 31, 2026. This budget-friendly 50Km run starts at dawn and challenges even seasoned runners with its hilly terrain and strict 9-hour cutoff time. Runners will complete ten loops of a roughly 3.1-mile course through rolling cross-country grass trails, each featuring two significant hill climbs. The race retains nostalgic elements from the original Huntsville Track Club event, including the iconic "Race Hill." Participants can set up their own personal aid stations every loop with chairs and tables for comfort during breaks.
The limited but hearty aid includes water, soda, chips, and cookies to keep runners fueled throughout the day. Those who finish within the 4:00 PM deadline will receive a Santa-sanctioned hoodie as a memento of their achievement. The top male and female overall winners are awarded prizes personally selected by none other than Santa Claus himself.
Packets can be picked up at the venue starting from 6 AM on race day, allowing runners to arrive early and prepare for this challenging yet rewarding event that celebrates community spirit in the heart of winter.

Races Offered

50K

Dec 31, 2026

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Distance — 50K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:00

sell

$27.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

3.1° / 12.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.6° / 9.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:45

nightlight Sunset

17:38

About Huntsville

Learn more about the host city, Huntsville.

Huntsville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama. The population was 215,006 at the 2020 census, making it the 100th-most populous city in the U.S., while the Huntsville metropolitan area has an estimated 542,000 residents and is the second-most populous metropolitan area in the state. As of July 1, 2025, the city's population was estimated to be 233,627 – a 8.7% increase since the 2020 Census. This makes it among the top 20 fastest growing cities in the US. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County, with portions extending into Limestone County, Marshall County, and Morgan County.

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Race Results

All-time top performances and historical records for Recover from the Holidays 50K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	Year	City	Time
🥇	Josh Whitehead	M	35	'13	—	3:18:56
🥈	Josh Whitehead	M	36	'14	—	3:25:50
🥉	David Riddle	M	26	'07	—	3:27:47
4	Josh Whitehead	M	34	'12	—	3:28:08
5	Carson Miller	M	36	'25	—	3:38:03
6	Josh Whitehead	M	46	'24	—	3:39:03
7	Dewayne Satterfield	M	35	'99	—	3:43:41
8	Dewayne Satterfield	M	43	'07	—	3:44:18
9	Josh Whitehead	M	37	'15	—	3:44:27
10	Owen Bradley	M	35	'14	—	3:45:45

Place	Name	Gender	Age	Year	City	Time
🥇	Lauren Mitchell	F	32	'16	—	4:05:58
🥈	Pam Smith	F	40	'14	—	4:07:53
🥉	Neta Ezer	F	31	'13	—	4:20:26
4	Kris Whorton	F	42	'07	—	4:24:56
5	Megan Lehr	F	41	'23	—	4:25:02
6	Tammy Tribett	F	39	'11	—	4:25:30
7	Janice Anderson	F	32	'98	—	4:26:43
8	Anong Pustow	F	37	'99	—	4:26:47
9	Kris Whorton	F	41	'06	—	4:27:19
10	Maude Ariosa	F	34	'22	—	4:28:24