Races are ramping back up as spring break draws near. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, races are a fun way to get your miles in. Check out this list of upcoming races through June and be on the lookout for more upcoming races this year!
5K’s and 1 Mile Fun-Runs:
5k’s and 1 mile races are short, sweet, and perfect for beginners or those who like to focus more on speed.
- Double Helix Dash 5k – April 4, 5:30 PM
- HTPG Superhero 5k – April 8, 8:00 AM
- Sheperd’s Cove Hospice Race to Remember 5k & 1 Mi – April 14, 7:00 PM
- Slawburger Chase (10k & 5k) – April 15, 8:00 AM
- Cookie Dash 5k & 1 Mi – April 15, 4:00 PM
- Arbor Day 5k & 3k – April 29, 8:00 AM
- David McKannan Memorial 5k – May 20, 7:00 AM
- Girls on the Run 5k – May 20, 8:00 AM
- Bill Penney Cotton Row Run 10k, 5k, & 1 Mi – May 9, 7:00 AM
- Eurocross 5k & 8k – June 3, 8:00 AM
- The Big Run 5k – June 7, 2:25 PM
- Alabama A&M 5k – June 10, 7:30 AM
- County Line State of Mind 5k & 10k – June 17, 7:00 AM
10k’s, 15k’s, Half Marathons, and Marathons:
Distance, distance, distance.
- Bridge Street Half Marathon – April 2, 7:00 AM
- Slawburger Chase – April 15, 8:00 AM
- Bill Penney Toyota Cotton Row Run – May 29, 7:00 AM
Trail Races:
Want great views while running? Try trails!
- Devil’s Racetravk Backyard Ultra – April 8, 7:00 AM
- Grand Viduta Stage Race (mini stage race and 25k options provided) – April 28, 8:00 AM
- Smoke Rise Trail Run 10k and Half Marathon – May 13, 8:00 AM
Triathlons and Duathlons
When running just isn’t enough.
- Heel & Crank Duathlon – April 22, 8:00 AM
- Pesky Pirana Youth Triathlon – June 17, 7:00 AM
For a full list of upcoming races, you can visit Fleet Feet Huntsville – Madison’s website.
Calli Nelson grew up outside in the small town of Baldwyn, MS and graduated from Mississippi State University in 2019 with a Bachelors in Fine Art – Graphic Design Concentration. Since graduating, she has called Huntsville home. She loves getting to experience Huntsville during such a growing time! Calli is the Director of Marketing at the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra located in the heart of Downtown Huntsville. When she’s not on the clock you can find her running, listening to live music, or enjoying good food and drinks. But her favorite thing to do? Hang out with her cats, Mac and Cheese. Calli loves to spend sunny days outside whether that be on a patio drinking wine or running a few miles around town. You can follow her running adventures on Instagram @calnelruns or spot her at symphony events!
