Running Archives - Tennessee Valley Outsider

Running July 2, 2026

A Year Later, Hays Farm parkrun is Going Strong

A year after becoming the only parkrun in Alabama, the weekly gathering in Huntsville continues to grow at Hays Farm for a fun, free 5K.

Running June 24, 2026

TVO Notebook: Popular Freedom 5K Shifts to UAH This Year

by Alan Clemons

If you’re still looking for a fun July 4 run, the popular Freedom 5K and Independence Mile will be in a new location this year.

Running June 5, 2026

Rocket City Marathon Leads Huntsville in Sports Economic Impact

by Alan Clemons

The 49th Rocket City Marathon led all area sports events in economic impact in 2025 and was one of two running events in the top five, as the city saw record growth for the fourth straight year.

Running May 20, 2026

TVO Notebook: Global Running Day, New Wet Dog Tri logo, Ditto Kayak Launch and More

by Alan Clemons

The Big Run, an annual 5K to celebrate Global Running Day is scheduled for June 3 at John Hunt Park and includes a post-run cookout with ice cream and music.

Running May 19, 2026

Cotton Row Run Field Biggest in Years for Memorial Day

by Alan Clemons

Registration for the 46th annual Cotton Row Runs is the highest in several years going into the final days before the iconic Memorial Day races.

Running May 7, 2026

Rachel Entrekin Destroys Cocodona 250 Record in Historic Win

by Alan Clemons

Rachel Entrekin became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon, doing so in record time Wednesday before a wildly joyous crowd in Flagstaff, Arizona.