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Frozen Trash Panda

Huntsville, United States • 3 Jan 2026

Event

Frozen Trash Panda is a trail race held at Monte Sano State Park, 5105 Nolen Ave SE, Huntsville, AL. It is the second race of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series and offers two distances:

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

The course includes bluff views, creek crossings, waterfalls and other mountain scenery. Several aid stations will be on course offering water, Gatorade, coke, GU, pretzels, M&M's and granola bars. The race is capped at 400 runners. All finishers in both distances receive a t-shirt and a finisher award; the race shirt is a short sleeve tri-blend and the same shirt is used for the entire series.

Logistics and series information

The event follows a cupless policy: participants must bring a handheld bottle, pack or reusable cup. A reusable cup is available for purchase during checkout for $5. Packet pickup is available at the RunningLane Store, 2407 Memorial Parkway SW Suite 1, Huntsville, AL, on Friday, January 2 from 12:00-5:00 PM and the morning of the race. Registration closes on Wednesday, December 31 at 11:59 PM CT.

The Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series schedule:

  • December 20, 2025 - Frozen Yeti: 5 Mile, 10 Mile
  • January 3, 2026 - Frozen Trash Panda: 10K, Half Marathon
  • January 17, 2026 - Frozen Goat: 15K, 30K

Volunteer shifts earn future event entry credits under the organizer’s volunteer program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Huntsville

Race information

Website Registration
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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