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Wade Mountain Marathon
Wade Mountain Marathon is a marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K event held in Huntsville, Alabama. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Distances
- Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- Hilly trail course; marathon ~3,166 ft gain, half marathon ~1,700 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- runninglane.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $100.94 (from gotrail.run, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 3166 ft gain (official course data); Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1700 ft gain (official course data)
About the Wade Mountain Marathon
Wade Mountain Marathon is North Alabama's only trail marathon, held each October at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve near Huntsville. The technical, two-loop course climbs Wade Mountain multiple times amid fall foliage, finishing with a festival-style post-race meal.
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Wade Mountain Marathon: common questions
- When is the Wade Mountain Marathon?
- 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 Wade Mountain Marathon held?
- In Huntsville, Alabama.
- What distances does the Wade Mountain Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K.
- How many people run the Wade Mountain Marathon?
- About 250 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 Wade Mountain Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Wade Mountain Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100.94 (from gotrail.run, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Wade Mountain Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
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