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Huntsville Runfest

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202650km · 5km
Race date in 15 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Gurley · 50km · 5km
Entry fee
$85Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, September 1, 2026 ~ Tue, October 20, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Huntsville Runfest — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

All events are held on Saturday this year.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Huntsville Runfest runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Huntsville Runfest — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $85

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Trail

Entry cost $75

until Sep 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

until Oct 20, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Huntsville Runfest course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra50km07:00
5K5km08:00
Sublett 25K25km07:00
START

McMullen Cove, Gurley, AL

Start · Google Maps

Hsv Runfest 50K, Hsv Runfest 25K, and Sublett Point Challenge are held together.

Start line is located at 38 McMullen Ln,, Gurley, AL, and the start time is 7:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Huntsville Runfest race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Friday 12:00-17:00 Fleet Feet Huntsville / Saturday 06:00-07:00 at the venue

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startMcMullen Cove Clubhouse, 38 McMullen Ln, Gurley, AL 35748 (on Two Mountain Trail)
  • Getting to the finishMcMullen Cove Clubhouse (same area as start)
  • IC cardNo dedicated transit card system for this rural venue near Gurley, Alabama, outside Huntsville; there is no…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

McMullen Cove Clubhouse, 38 McMullen Ln, Gurley, AL 35748 (on Two Mountain Trail)

Start line at McMullen Cove Clubhouse per official race page. 25K & 50K start 7:00 AM CDT; Sublett Point Challenge 5K starts 8:00 AM CDT.

No public transit; rural trail venue, car access only. Packet pickup Fri 12-5pm at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and Sat 6-7am at McMullen Cove, per official page.

Map

Getting to the finish

McMullen Cove Clubhouse (same area as start)

Races finish back at McMullen Cove after trail loops; page does not give a separately named finish point

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned on official page

IC card

No dedicated transit card system for this rural venue near Gurley, Alabama, outside Huntsville; there is no relevant public transit network reaching the site. This is a car-access trail race, with cash or card accepted for any parking or fuel purchases.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 25K is a mostly singletrack trail with approximately 760 m (2,500 feet) of elevation gain, while the 50K has approximately 1,520 m (5,000 feet).

Course passes Indian Trees, Pancake Hollow, Blake's Cabin, the Sublett Point overlook and Silo Hill, with steep climbs and rugged descents throughout.

The 5K is a paved course out-and-back on the Two Mountain Greenway, climbing to Sublett Point.

BIB pickup is available Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Fleet Feet Huntsville store, or on race day from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM at the venue.

Times are local to Gurley. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Gurley with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for Huntsville Runfest

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Huntsville Runfest

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Gurley runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Huntsville Runfest

FAQ
When does Huntsville Runfest 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Gurley, AL, United States.

How much is the Huntsville Runfest 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What distances does Huntsville Runfest 2026 offer?

5K · Ultra.

What time does Huntsville Runfest 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Huntsville Runfest 2026 start?

McMullen Cove, Gurley, AL.

When does registration for Huntsville Runfest 2026 open?

Registration runs from Tue, September 1, 2026 to Tue, October 20, 2026.

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