Alabama · 50K · 25K · 5K
Huntsville Runfest
Huntsville Runfest is a 50K, 25K and 5K event held in Gurley, Alabama. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Gurley, AL
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Gurley, Alabama
- Distances
- 50K, 25K, 5K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 25K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 62°F at the start, 99% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
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Huntsville Runfest: common questions
- When is the Huntsville Runfest?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Huntsville Runfest held?
- In Gurley, Alabama.
- What distances does the Huntsville Runfest offer?
- 50K, 25K and 5K.
- How many people run the Huntsville Runfest?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Huntsville Runfest?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Huntsville Runfest?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Huntsville Runfest start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Huntsville Runfest?
- about 62°F at the start, 99% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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