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Liz Hurley Ribbon Run
Liz Hurley Ribbon Run is a 5K and Survivors' Walk event held in Huntsville, Alabama. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 6,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Field size
- ~6,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Distances
- 5K, Survivors' Walk
- Field size
- About 6,500 runners
- Course
- Flat (<100 ft)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- huntsvillehospitalfoundation.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 66°F at the start, 86% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026)
About the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run
A massive community 5K and survivors' walk through historic downtown Huntsville that raises funds for breast-cancer diagnostics. Founded by WAFF news anchor Liz Hurley, it is the largest 5K in North Alabama.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- North Alabama's largest 5K; major breast-cancer charity event benefiting the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation
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Liz Hurley Ribbon Run: common questions
- When is the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run?
- 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 Liz Hurley Ribbon Run held?
- In Huntsville, Alabama.
- What distances does the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run offer?
- 5K and Survivors' Walk.
- How many people run the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run?
- About 6,500 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 Liz Hurley Ribbon Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run start?
- 8:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run?
- about 66°F at the start, 86% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026).
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