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The F5 Half Marathon

Huntsville, United States • 26 Sep 2026

The F5 Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile

The F5 Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile takes place in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the Fleet Feet Fall Fitness Festival. This family-friendly event is held at Hays Farm and features a variety of outdoor activities and community gatherings. The courses utilize the trails and greenways of the area, starting and finishing near the local pond, approximately a half mile from the greenway entrance.

Participants can choose from several distances and event types:

  • Half Marathon (USATF certified course)
  • 5K Run (timed but not certified)
  • 1 Mile Fun Run (designed for kids and casual walkers)
  • Community Bike Ride (a short route along Elgie's Walk Greenway)

The festival environment includes local food trucks and a health and wellness expo with over 40 vendors. Attendees can participate in pop-up fitness classes hosted by local studios. Registered race participants are eligible for door prizes such as gym passes, grocery gift cards, and wellness deals. Fishing is also permitted at the event site during the festival.

Packet pick-up is available locally the day before the race at Swift Recovery in Jones Valley or on the morning of the event at the race site. Parking is located at the Grissom parking lot by the Hays Farm clubhouse. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Huntsville

Race information

Registration
13 mi
F5 Half Marathon
5 km
The F5 5k
The F5 1mi (for Kids)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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