Rocket City Marathon, Cotton Row Registrations Open
Registration is open for the Rocket City Marathon weekend in December, and Cotton Row 10K and 5K on Memorial Day. The marathon was canceled for covid in 2020 and dangerous […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Smith Blazes Trails at Frozen Goat 30K
See images from the 2023 Frozen Goat HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Craig Smith hit familiar trails Saturday at the Frozen Goat 30K at Monte Sano State Park and crushed the field […]
Ullom Edges Field in Huntsville’s Frozen Goat 15K
See images from the 2023 Frozen Goat HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Mark Ullom, 38, didn’t let a bit of chilly weather bother him at Saturday’s Frozen Goat 15K at Monte Sano […]
Robinson Braves Cold, Runs Hot at Huntsville’s Frozen Goat 4-Mile Run
See images from the 2023 Frozen Goat HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The temperature hovered at 33 degrees at the 8 a.m. start of Saturday’s Frozen Goat 4-mile run at Monte Sano […]
Tick Ridge Trek, Grand Viduta Ending After 10-Year Runs
Two popular trail runs, the Tick Ridge Trek and Grand Viduta Stage Race, are ending in 2023 after 10-year runs. Organizers of both events made the announcements last autumn. The […]
Recover From the Holidays 50K: Ariosa Zooms to the Win
Maude Ariosa of Colorado zipped to the win in the 28th Recover From the Holidays 50K at John Hunt Park on Dec. 31. Under leaden skies and warm temps, Ariosa […]
Oak Mountain State Park to Host XTERRA Americas Trail Run Championships
Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County, Alabama, will host the 2023 XTERRA Americas Trail Run Championships. Runners from Canada to Chile and elsewhere are expected to qualify for the […]
Go Nuts Biking 2023 Schedule Features Full Slate
A handful of events in the Tennessee Valley Outsider region dot the 2023 Go Nuts Biking schedule for XC, Enduro and Downhill. Changes this year include 2-day events in the […]
