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Smoke Rise Trail Run

Name: Smoke Rise Trail Run
Start: 2025-05-10
End: 2025-05-10
Location: Huntsville

Huntsville, United States • 10 May 2025

The Smoke Rise Trail Run, taking place in Huntsville, AL, features a scenic course at the Blevins Gap Land Trust. Participants can choose from three distances: a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, catering to both novice and experienced trail runners. The event emphasizes sustainability with a "cupless" format, encouraging runners to bring their own hydration solutions.

Each participant receives a t-shirt and a finisher medal, with post-race festivities including a grill-out. Registration is capped at 250 runners, and early registration is recommended to secure a race shirt. The event promotes community involvement through volunteer opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Huntsville

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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