Upcoming running, biking, triathlon, duathlon and other events in the Tennessee Valley Outsider footprint. The TVO Calendar is updated periodically several months out for planning. We only include events that are confirmed, and with complete registration and contact information:
JUNE
June 6: 18th annual Rainsville Freedom Run 10K and 5K, 8 a.m. at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. More than $10,000 in prize money and a strong, competitive field. Register here
June 6: Heel & Crank Duathlon, Adtran Tower at Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, transition opens 6 a.m. and races begin at 7 a.m. Race time has been moved ahead an hour to account for the heat. Register here
June 6: Eurocross 5K, 8 a.m. at the UAH campus on John Wright Drive. Multiple loops of a 1K grass and dirt course with creek crossings (so, you’ll get wet and dirty). Register here
June 12: Greenway Grand Prix No. 1, 5K on Aldridge Creek Greenway near Publix. Register here
June 13: We Run, We Finish 5K, 8 a.m. at the John Hunt Running Park in Huntsville, hosted by the Rocket City Runners run club. All levels welcome to come run, jog, ruck and walk. Register here
June 13: MidCity 5K, starting at 8 a.m. at Blue Oak BBQ at MidCity in Huntsville, benefiting the Maitland Conservatory. Register here
June 13: Sundrop Festival 5K and 1-mile fun run, in Pulaski, Tenn., starting in front of the Fields & Beams Realty offices. Register here
June 20: Wild Thangs Trail Series No. 1, 10K and 5K at Monte Sano State Park. First of four weekends in the long-short trail series. Register here
June 27: Spirit of America 5-Miler, 7 a.m. at Point Mallard Park by the ballfields and pickleball court. Out-and-back course is flat, along the golf course and Tennessee River. Benefits the Community Free Clinic. Register here
June 27: Greenway Grand Prix No. 2, 4-miler on Indian Creek Greenway @ Creekwood Park. Register here
June 28: Pesky Pirhana Youth Tri, Piedmont Pool in Huntsville, transition opens 6:45 and races at 8 am. Register here
June 28: 44th annual Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon, downtown Chattanooga on Riverfront Parkway. Register here
JULY
July 4: Firecracker 5K and 1-mile fun run, starting at 7 a.m. at Morningside Baptist Church in south Huntsville. Runners start/finish at the church after hitting the flat, uber-fast Aldridge Creek Greenway. Certified course. Childcare provided by the church, along with homemade post-race refreshments. Register here
July 4: Freedom 5K and Independence Mile, site to be determined, starting at 7 a.m. Fast course, music, post-run hotdogs and more. Register here
July 4: Red, White & Zoom Rocket Pop 5K, 7 a.m. in Athens on the Swan Creek Greenway. New event, certified course, out-back route starting at the Athens Sportsplex by the swimming pool. Register here
July 4: 51st annual Firecracker Crunch, 7 a.m. in Fayetteville, Tenn., at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Renamed from Firecracker Chase. Large loop course, manually timed, cupless so bring a bottle. Proceeds support the Quatina M. Wolaver Foundation of Hope. Register here
July 11: Wet Dog Triathlon, Decatur at Point Mallard Park, 400 meter open water swim, 15k bike ride and 5k run. Includes individual and relay options. Part of the Team Rocket Tri Club Summer Sprint Series. Register here
July 11: Wild Thangs Trail Series No. 2, 8 mile and 4 mile at Monte Sano State Park. Second of four weekends in the long-short trail series. Register here
July 11: Singing River 5K, 8:30 a.m. at McFarland Park in Florence. Register here
July 17: Greenway Grand Prix No. 3, 8K on Big Cove Greenway at Hampton Cove Middle School. Register here
July 18: W.C. Handy DaDooRon Run 5K and 1-mile fun run, 7 a.m. in Florence starting at the W.C. Handy Museum. Register here
July 24: Greenway Grand Prix No. 4, 10K on Aldridge Creek Greenway at Ditto Landing. Register here
July 25: 39th annual Mountain Lakes Triathlon, 7 a.m. in Guntersville at Sunset Drive. Swim in the Tennessee River, bike and run in Guntersville. Register here
AUGUST
Aug. 1: Wild Thangs Trail Series No. 3, with 10 mile and 5 mile races at Monte Sano State Park. Third of four weekends in the long-short trail series. Register here
Aug. 1: Killen Founders Day 5K, 8 a.m. in Killen on newly certified courses great for state age records and PRs. Register here
Aug. 7: Hot Summer Nights 5K, 6 p.m. at John Hunt Park in Huntsville. Register here
Aug. 8: Brothers for Life 5K, 8 a.m. in Decatur at Point Mallard Park. Proceeds benefit ocal firefighters, police officers, EMS professionals and dispatchers. Register here
Aug. 8: 46th annual Huntsville Sprint Triathlon presented by Edward Jones, 7:30 a.m. at the Huntsville Natatorium on Drake Avenue. 400m pool swim, 8-mile bike, 3-mile run. Register here
Aug. 15: Elkmont Red Devil 5K, 7:30 a.m. on Railroad Street in Elkmont. Proceeds benefit the Elkmont Athletic Club to help the athletes. Register here
Aug. 22: Wild Thangs Trail Series No. 4, half-marathon and 10K at Monte Sano State Park. Final of four weekends in the long-short trail series. Register here
Aug. 22: Bill J. Dukes 7K at 7 run, at 7 a.m. at Point Mallard Park in Decatur. This is a 7K run on the “original” path at Point Mallard. Register here
Aug. 29: Running of the Bulls 5K, 8 a.m. on the Hampton Cove Greenway. Out-and-back starting behind Tortora’s and ending at the Hampton Cove Middle School. Register here
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 7: Race for Justice 10K, 5K and kids’ fun run, 7 a.m. at Wicks Family Field (the old Joe Davis Stadium) on Leeman Ferry. Flat, certified course great for PR or state age record. Save money by doing both races. Proceeds benefit the local Volunteer Lawyers Program to help provide civil legal services to low-income individuals in Madison County. Register here
Sept. 11: Swing Through 5K, 6:30 p.m. at Calhoun Community College in Tanner. Evening event. Course goes through and around campus, is flat as a sheet of plywood and has solid post-race goodies. Proceeds benefit the CCC Student Physical Therapist Assistant Fund. Register here
Sept. 12: Taco Trot 5K, 9 a.m. in Guntersville, out-back course starting at Gunterville Rec Center on Sunset Drive. Proceeds benefit Family Services of North Alabama. Register here
Sept. 12: Trailhead 5K, 8 a.m. at Trailhead Main Street in Huntsville (east of town over Chapman Mountain). Proceeds benefit the Land Trust of North Alabama. Register here
Sept. 13: Boston or Bust marathon and half-marathon, 6 a.m. on Aldridge Creek Greenway and along the Tennessee River at Ditto Landing. This is a last-chance qualifier for the 2027 Boston Marathon, and attracts a solid field. Course is flat, fast and perfect for getting the “BQ” time so you can head to Beantown next spring. Register here
Sept. 19: Running for Africa 5K, 8 a.m. at Hays Park in south Huntsville. Proceeds benefit Archangel Group International, a nonprofit fighting poverty and human trafficking in Africa. Register here
Sept. 19: The Legacy Run 5K, 8:30 a.m. at. Aldridge Creek Greenway in south Huntsville. Register here
Sept. 20: Conquer the Cave 5K, first wave at 9 a.m. at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. Run most of this rolling-hilly 5K outside and then dive into the iconic Cathedral Caverns. Finish the last half mile on a lighted walkway as you marvel at massive stalactites, stalagmites and water features. Incredibly cool event. Register here
Sept. 26: Fleet Feet Fall Fitness Festival half-marathon and 5K, 8 a.m. at Hays Park in south Huntsville. More than 40 vendors, flat course and more. Register here
Sept. 26: Fiddlers 5K presented by Aetos, at 7 a.m. at Sandridge Hall on the Athens State University campus. Course is reversed from previous years. Register here
Sept. 26: PGB 5K Aloha Run, 7 a.m. at KBR Building at Redstone Gateway in Huntsville. Proceeds benefit Gold Star families and wounded warriors. Register here
CYCLING
The Spring City Cycling Club holds a wide range of events in Huntsville and Madison County, and keeps up with others in the region. Check out the SCCC calendar for information about joining, rides and more.
EVERY SATURDAY
Hays Farm parkrun is a weekly free and timed 5K that starts at 7:30 a.m. at Hays Farm, 1117 Haysland Road SW. Run, jog or walk. Maybe even saunter. It’s not a race, although, yes, people run fast. It’s just a good event. parkrun is free and available internationally. Participants must register here on the parkrun page and then are set to join any free parkrun event. Bring your scannable parkrun barcode to get your finish time.
