Cathedral Caverns Trail Run

Grant, United States • 15 Nov 2025

Cathedral Caverns Trail Run (Nov 15, 2025)

The event takes place at Cathedral Caverns State Park, 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Distances offered:

  • 15K
  • 5K

Registration closes on Wed, Nov 12 at 11:59 PM CT. Each race is capped at 300 runners. Packet pickup is available Friday, November 14 at the Running Lane store (2407 Memorial Parkway SW Suite 1, Huntsville, AL) and on race day at the park under the tent in the parking area.

Course, services and rules

Both routes include a final cave segment that totals 1.2 miles as an out-and-back 0.6 mile segment, wide enough for two-way traffic; runners pick up a glow stick at the turnaround and decorative lighting will be on. Average race-day temperatures are listed as low 44F and high 67F; cave temperature is about 58F. The event is cupless - runners must use a handheld bottle, pack, or reusable cup; a reusable cup is available for purchase for $5. Aid stations will be on course offering water, Gatorade, Coke, pretzels, M&M’s and other items. Cutoffs: 5K - 1 hr 15 min (24:00 min/mi); 15K - 2 hr 30 min (16:40 min/mi). All entrants receive a tri-blend race shirt and a finisher medal. Age groups are 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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