Alabama · Trail 5K · 25K · 50K
RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K
RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K is a Trail 5K, 25K and 50K event held in Huntsville, Alabama. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Distances
- Trail 5K, 25K, 50K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- ~1,000 ft (mountain trail)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- fleetfeet.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 25K
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K
A North Alabama mountain trail series offering 5K, 25K and 50K distances on Monte Sano-area trails, paired with the Gold for the Gold 5K fundraiser.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Featured regional mountain trail race series; known for elevation and course marking
- Notes
- Regional trail race series
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RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K: common questions
- When is the RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K held?
- In Huntsville, Alabama.
- What distances does the RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K offer?
- Trail 5K, 25K and 50K.
- How many people run the RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K?
- 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 RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open.
- What time does the RunFest 25K/50K & Gold for the Gold 5K start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
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