Zac Mobius wasn’t sure what to expect in his first backyard ultra, which made his win at the Devil’s Racetrack Backyard Ultra in October even more special.
The annual Rocket City Marathon, held in December, has again been voted No. 1 in Alabama by runners who appreciate the fun course and Huntsville scenery.
Laurel Beversdorf won the 2024 Oak Park Challenge trail run and trimmed 10 minutes off her time from the previous year. Training, learning to run, yoga and determination helped her achieve her goals.
The inaugural Run Dollywood Race Weekend in Pigeon Forge offers participants the chance to race through the park and surrounding Smoky Mountain scenery during peak springtime.
A new book by Alabama native Jared Beasley takes readers on a journey with Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake, and the famed Barkley Marathons and Big’s Little Backyard Ultra endurance runs.
Registration for the 49th Rocket City Marathon and weekend events is on pace for a record field that will see changes to the course and an updated logo.
Proceeds from the Rocket City Marathon will benefit the Huntsville Hospital Pediatric Department in a new partnership between the Huntsville Track Club and Huntsville Hospital Foundation.