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Running Scared 13K - Huntsville

Huntsville, United States • 12 Oct 2025

Running Scared 5K/13K in Huntsville takes place at Ditto Landing along the Tennessee River. The event offers Scaredy Cat 5K, Heart Pounding 13K, Deadly Double, and virtual options. The course is flat and fast, running along the river on a paved trail with start/finish at Ditto Landing.

The Halloween-themed atmosphere features costumes, music, Halloween goodies, and finisher medals. Shirts are provided and size-guaranteed until Oct 1; top overall, masters, grand masters, and age-group awards are awarded. Water stations appear about every 1.5 miles, and group discounts and a virtual option are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Huntsville

Race information

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13 km
Heart Pounding 13k
5 km
Scaredy Cat 5k
Deadly Double
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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