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Trailhead 5k

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

calendar_today 12 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Trailhead 5k 2025

Join us for a unique 5K experience that blends the best of both worlds road and trail running! This hybrid course features approximately 1.2 miles of paved greenway and 2 scenic miles on a well-marked singletrack trail.

Expect a mix of smooth pavement to get your legs moving, followed by shaded trails that wind through Hickory Cove Nature Preserve, offering a touch of adventure and a refreshing break from the typical road race. The course finishes back on the greenway, giving runners a fast, flat finish. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or tackling your first 5K, this course offers a fun and approachable challenge for all levels.

Get ready for a memorable race day with nature, community, and a great finish line vibe!

Proceeds from the race go to the Land Trust of North Alabama.

We encourage the entire family to participate this year.

Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday from 12-5.

Race start time is 8:00 a.m.

Races Offered

Trailhead 5k

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Mile Fun Run

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

18.3° / 28.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.5° / 29.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:29

nightlight Sunset

18:51

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.