In Her First Ultra, Gibson Wins Mountain Mist 50K
About three or four months ago, Sara Gibson decided she wanted to give trail running a try. A longtime road and cross-country runner, dating to high school, Gibson figured trails […]
Holland Wins First Mountain Mist 50K Title
Nathan Holland had about a two-minute lead on his closest Mountain Mist 50K pursuers after climbing the infamous Waterline trail. He wasn’t sure if that would hold up before they […]
Mountain Mist 50K Video: Runners Speed To the Trails
On a perfect morning at Monte Sano State Park, 434 runners took off at the starting gun in the 29th Mountain Mist 50K ultramarathon. The field found clear skies and […]
Mountain Mist 50K Notes: Toughest Ultra Attracts Nationwide Interest
The 29th Mountain Mist 50K is designed to challenge runners with some of the most rugged trails on Monte Sano. It’s also attractive to runners from outside the easy drive […]
Mountain Mist 50K: Is This the Toughest Ultra?
Is the Mountain Mist 50K the toughest ultra in north Alabama or, perhaps, the state? Last week I asked the Run256 group on Facebook this question: I’ve heard this batted […]
Mountain Mist 50K Notes: 9 Runners Seek 10th Finish
Nine athletes are seeking their 10th finish of the Mountain Mist 50K Saturday at Monte Sano State Park. The 31-mile course includes most of the most challenging and fun trails […]
Hoka Project Clifton: Cushy Comfort, Snazzy Vibes
Among the new releases at The Running Event last autumn in Texas was the Hoka Project Clifton, which could be described in several ways. Pop culture smashup of an incredibly […]
Rabid Raccoon 25K Results: Stoker Claims Sizzling Win
Rodney Stoker claimed a sizzling win in the Rabid Raccoon 25K last weekend, crossing the line eight minutes ahead of his closest pursuer. Stoker finished in 1:59 to get the […]
Weekend Update: Building Bike Trails, Mountain Mist Seminar
It’s rare around here to have only a handful of events in the running and biking communities, but this weekend update has a few to consider. First, temperatures are forecast […]
Huntsville Track Club Awards: Smith Recognized as Honorary Lifetime Member
Carl Smith, a familar face for years at the finish line of numerous area running events, was honored Tuesday night with the Huntsville Track Club Honorary Lifetime Member award. Smith’s […]
