Smoke Rise Trail Run

Huntsville, United States • 9 May 2026

Smoke Rise Trail Run - Huntsville, AL

The Smoke Rise Trail Run is a trail race at Blevins Gap Land Trust along Green Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama. The event offers multiple distances for individual entry:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon two-loop course

The course maps and elevation profiles are provided for each distance. The event site address is 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802. Driving distances from nearby cities are listed by the organizer.

Entries are limited by a hard cap of 250 runners. All entrants receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal; a guaranteed Smoke Rise t-shirt requires registration by April 29. The organizer will provide a post-race grill for participants.

This is a cupless race. Runners must carry a handheld bottle, pack, or reusable cup; a reusable cup is available at checkout for a fee. Aid stations will offer bottled water and individually wrapped snacks.

Cutoff times are specified: the 10K has a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff (about 24:08 min per mile). The half marathon cutoff is 3 hours 40 minutes (about 16:50 min per mile). The organizer states there are no refunds, deferrals, credits, or transfers, and shirts or medals are not mailed to absent participants.

Packet pickup is available at the RunningLane location at 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville and at the race site on the morning of the event. Nearby lodging options include Monte Sano State Park, about a 10 minute drive from the race site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park on August 1, 2026 offering 5 and 10 mile distances as the third event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with a cupless format, aid stations, and a 400-runner cap.

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park on August 22, 2026, offering a half marathon and 10K as race #4 of the Wild Thangs Trail Series with scenic views, aid stations, and a cupless policy.

A 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park near Woodville, AL on September 20, 2026, featuring a 0.6 mile out and back through a lit cave. Entries are limited to waves of 200 runners and registration carries a $45 fee.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

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