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Husky Trail Fest

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMar 20, 202750km
Race date in 165 days
Mar 20, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Trussville · 50km
Entry fee
$20Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Husky Trail Fest — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This race is a good choice for first-time trail runners or those attempting their first ultramarathon.

It's also well suited for aiming at personal best.

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.

Husky Trail Fest 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 Husky Trail Fest — 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.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Husky Trail Fest 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 10:30
Time limit20:00 hard time limit
EventStartTime limit
Ultra10:30—
5K5km16:0020:00
Other15km14:00—
Other25km13:00—
START

Trussville Youth Football Field parking lot

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Trussville Youth Football Field parking lot

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Repeat the 5km loop (based on the original Husky Challenge course)

The 5K, 50K, 25K, and 15K events are held together.

Start line is located in Trussville, AL, with a local start time of 10:30 a.m.

Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (54°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Course type
Repeat the 5km loop (based on the original Husky Challenge course)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Husky Trail Fest race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No information (no metro/subway in this area) - likely Trussville Sports Complex or nearby trailhead, Birmingham suburb reachable only by car/rideshare

Stations & transport near the venue

Trussville is a small suburb northeast of Birmingham with no subway or dedicated transit card system;

Birmingham's BJCTA MAX bus does not reach Trussville.

Foreign visitors should rent a car or use Uber/Lyft from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (about 20-25 minutes away).

No IC card needed here - cash or app-based rideshare is the practical option.

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 race offers 50K, 25K, 15K, and 5K divisions, each with a different start time: the 50K starts at 10:30 a.m., the 25K at 1 p.m., the 15K at 2 p.m.,

and the 5K at 4 p.m. The hard time limit for all participants is 8 p.m. Aid station is provided in self-service format at the two course above.

Participants in the multi-loop 50K and 25K can create their own fueling strategy by placing coolers or bags containing personal supplies in advance in the start/finish area.

Entry fee increases from $15 to $20 for the 5K and from $20 to $30 for the other divisions (price increase effective October 31),

and registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on November 20, the night before the race.

Times are local to Trussville. 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 near the Husky Trail Fest start line in Trussville

Hotels that make race morning easy

4 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

1 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Trussville car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Trussville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Trussville.

Total cost and budget for Husky Trail Fest

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Husky Trail Fest

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Trussville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Husky Trail Fest

FAQ
When does Husky Trail Fest 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, March 20, 2027 in Trussville, AL, United States.

How much is the Husky Trail Fest 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $20.

What is the time limit for Husky Trail Fest 2027?

20:00 hard time limit.

What distances does Husky Trail Fest 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Husky Trail Fest 2027 start?

The race starts at 10:30.

Where does Husky Trail Fest 2027 start?

Trussville Youth Football Field parking lot.

Where does Husky Trail Fest 2027 finish?

Trussville Youth Football Field parking lot.

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