Dizzy Fifties

Huntsville, United States • 15 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Dizzy Fifties takes place Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL. It is organized by the Huntsville Track Club and is the 22nd annual running of the event. Distances offered:

  • 50K - three 10-mile loops
  • 20 Mile - two 10-mile loops
  • 10 Mile - one 10-mile loop

Registration closes Wednesday, November 12 at 11:59 PM CT. The race field is capped at 200 runners. Packet pickup is available Thursday, Nov 13 at RunningLane (2407 Memorial Pkwy SW UNIT 1), Friday, Nov 14 at Gold Sprint Coffee (2515 9th Ave SW), and Saturday morning at the Bikers Pavilion.

Course, aid and rules

All distances follow the same figure-8 big loop of about 10 miles and about 1,000 ft of climbing per loop. The 50K totals roughly 3,000 ft of gain. Runners must check in at the finish arch after completing each 10-mile loop to be credited for that loop.

This is a cupless race. One fully stocked aid station will be at the pavilion with water, sodas, and food. Personal aid may be set up on picnic tables. Aid access opportunities: 50K - 5, 20 Mile - 3, 10 Mile - 1. Medical support will be provided by HEMSI.

Important rules: bibs must be worn on the front and visible; bib transfers are not allowed. Distance changes to a shorter race are allowed only before Wednesday, Nov 12 and only if space exists. Bicycles, strollers, pets, roller skates, and skateboards are not allowed. Headphones and earbuds are strongly discouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
3000 m+
50k
20 mi
20 Mile
10 mi
10 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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