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Name: Alabama A&M 5k Trail Race
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Huntsville

Huntsville, United States • 13 Jun 2026

Alabama A&M 5k Trail Race

The Alabama A&M 5k Trail Race is a running event held at the Land Trust of North Alabama within the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve in Huntsville. The competition is part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.

Participants traverse a course utilizing Land Trust trails, which are shared with Alabama A&M on Chapman Mountain. The terrain features a variety of surfaces, including sections of grass, gravel, and dirt. The primary distance offered is:

5 km trail race

Access to the event location is via HWY 72. For those traveling West from Moore’s Mill Road, the parking area is located by following the far right merge lane up the mountain and turning right at the end of the guard rail. Drivers approaching from downtown Huntsville or Madison on I-565 East must make a U-turn at Moore’s Mill Road to reach the preserve.

The event is organized in coordination with the Huntsville Track Club. Registration is required, and members of the Huntsville Track Club are eligible for a waived entry fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Huntsville

Race information

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5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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