Frozen Trash Panda

Huntsville, United States • 2 Jan 2027

Frozen Trash Panda : Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL

Frozen Trash Panda is the second race in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, held at Monte Sano State Park (5105 Nolen Ave SE, Huntsville, AL). The event offers trail distances for runners on natural mountain terrain.

Distances

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

The event is a cupless race. Runners must carry a handheld bottle, pack, or reusable cup; a RunningLane reusable cup is available for purchase at checkout for $5. Several aid stations on course will provide water, Gatorade, coke, GU, pretzels, M&M's, granola bars and similar items.

Course features include bluff views, mountain scenery, creek crossings and waterfalls. The race is capped at 400 runners. All participants in the 10K and half marathon receive a short sleeve tri-blend t-shirt and a finisher award. The t-shirt design is the same for the entire series.

Packet pickup is available at the RunningLane Store (2407 Memorial Parkway SW Suite 1, Huntsville, AL 35801) on the Friday before the event and also the morning of the race. Registration closes on Wed, Dec 30 at 11:59 PM CT. The organizer lists very loose cutoffs and a 17 minute per mile cutoff for Long Series participants. Age groups run from 0-9 up to 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 km
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A two-race trail event near Huntsville that pairs a steep uphill 5K with a net downhill chip timed 10K; both races must be entered for a bib and proceeds support childhood cancer research.

A multi-lap ultrarun at Delano Park in Decatur, Alabama, run on a USATF-certified 1.00 mile loop. Options include 50-mile solo, 12-hour solo, and 12-hour relays with on-course aid, facilities, and personalized finisher plaques.

Trail run on Monte Sano near Huntsville with 25K and 12K mostly single-track courses through named trail sections. The event is cupless, has aid stations and strict cutoff times, and includes medical support.

Trail ultramarathon at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge with 100 mile, 100K and 50K options on a 15.5 mile loop through prime birding and wildflower areas.