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Chupacabra Trail Race

Name: Chupacabra Trail Race
Start: 2026-08-22
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Huntsville

Huntsville, United States • 22 Aug 2026

Chupacabra Trail Race : Event details

Chupacabra Trail Race is the fourth race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, held in the Monte Sano State Park area in Huntsville, AL (5105 Nolen Ave SE). The event offers two measured trail distances:

10K
Half marathon

The race is capped at 400 runners. All participants in the Chupacabra distances receive a short-sleeve tri-blend t-shirt and a finisher award; the same shirt design is used for the entire series. Age-group awards are organized in standard brackets: 0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Courses are described as spectator friendly with bluff views, mountain scenery, creek crossings, and waterfalls. Several aid stations are placed on course offering water, Gatorade, coke, pretzels, M&M's, granola bars, and similar items. Course maps and elevation profiles are available for both distances.

This is a cupless event; runners must bring a hand-held bottle, pack, or reusable cup. A reusable cup is available for purchase at checkout for $5. Cutoffs are very loose, with a 17 minute per mile cutoff applying to Long Series participants. Packet pickup is available at RunningLane, 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, and on the morning of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Huntsville

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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