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:
JULY
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. 8: Missionary Ridge Road Race, 4.7-mile and 1-mile fun run, hosted by Chattanooga Track Club. 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. 23: Trail Running Film Festival, doors open at 5 p.m. at Lost Highway Lounge at Yellowhammer Brewing, Huntsville. Get the details 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
Aug. 29: The Cam Run 5K, in Chattanooga, hosted by the Chattanooga Track Club. Register here
Aug. 30: Rocketman Triathlon, 7 a.m. at Redstone Arsenal. Olympic distance of 1500 meter swim (1,640 yards), 40 km bike (25 miles), 10 km run (6.1 miles). Triathletes will start and finish at Redstone Arsenal Recreational Area directly adjacent to the transition area. 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. 20: 10th annual Swim Hobbs Island, starts at 7:30 a.m. 1-, 2-, and 5-mile open water swim in the Tennessee River hosted by the Team Rocket Triathlon Club. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Register here
Sept. 25: Glow in the Park 5K, 6:30 p.m. at John Hunt Running Park in Huntsville, to benefit the Army 10-Miler team travel to Washington, D.C. 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
OCTOBER
Oct. 10: Racin’ the Station Duathlon, 8:15 a.m. at MSFC Building 4316 on Redstone Arsenal, 1.95-mile run, 14.3-mile ride and 1.95-mile run. Participants will race the International Space Station as it completes one Earth orbit in 91 minutes 12 seconds. Race directors will track the starting location of the ISS at race start time and see who beats the space station orbit. Register here
Oct. 10: Devil’s Race Track Backyard Ultra, at Wade Mountain Preserve in northwest Huntsville. Runners must complete the 4.167-mile trail loop within an hour and be in the starting corral before the bell rings for the next loop. That’s a 14:25 pace per loop, or better if you want to rest or nosh or refresh. Full details and Registration here
Oct. 10: Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K, 7:30 a.m. at Monte Sano United Methodist Church. This 9-mile road run is the RRCA Southern Region Championship. Register here
Oct. 11: Oak Park Challenge, starts at 8 a.m. 7-mile trail run starting at Oak Park ballfields. Runners start at Oak Park, go to the top of Monte Sano on Land Trust and Monte Sano State Park trails/roads, then return to the finish line at Oak Park. Register here
Oct. 17: 23rd annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run, 8:30 a.m. in Huntsville. The biggest 5K in the city, with proceeds benefitting the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Corporate sponsorships available. Register here
Oct. 18: Wade Mountain Marathon, Half-marathon and 10K, 8 a.m. at Wade Mountain Preserve in northwest Huntsville. Challenging course with views of the city from Devil’s Racetrack. Register here
Oct. 24: 50th annual Signal Mountain Pie Run, certified 10K on a rolling course in Signal Mountain. This is the RRCA 10K state championship (for Tennessee residents). Hosted by the Chattanooga Track Club. Register now
Oct. 24-25: Hoka RunFest Weekend 50K, 25K trail runs (7 a.m., Sunday) and Sublett Challenge 5K (8 a.m., Saturday), at McMullen Cove. Proceeds will support childhood cancer research. Ruck division added to 5K this year. Register here
Oct. 31: Spooktacular 5K and Monster Mile, 8 a.m. in downtown Huntsville. Wear a costume, compete for one of the 20 awards. Register here
NOVEMBER
Nov. 7: 9th annual KoC Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run, 8 a.m. at Madison City Stadium. USATF-certified 5K race and fun run benefiting students with special learning needs. This race is put on by the Knights of Columbus Council 10232 and Council 17519 of Madison. 100% of the proceeds goes to Madison City Schools. Register here
Nov. 14: 48th Annual Huntsville Half Marathon, sponsored by Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison, 8 a.m. at Hillwood Baptist Church in south Huntsville. Aid stations, music, post-race refreshments and more. Cutoff is 3 1/2 hours. Register here
Nov. 14: Cathedral Caverns 15K and 5K trail runs, at Cathedral Caverns State Park. Both races are capped at 300 runners. Excellent trail course, elevation, finish the run inside Cathedral Cavern on the lighted trail. Unique and cool event. Register here
Nov. 24: 5th annual TTT: Theatre Turkey Trot 5K, 8 a.m. at Ditto Landing and running on the Aldridge Creek Greenway. Proceeds will help support Around the Curtain Community Children’s Theatre. Register here
Nov. 26: 33rd Crisis Services Turkey Trot 5K, 8 a.m. at Spragins Hall at UAH. Proceeds benefit Crisis Services, which provides crisis counseling, emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, advocacy, forensic exams, safety planning and resource connections at no cost. New this year: wave starts based on pace due to the size of the field. 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.
