Wade Mountain Marathon

Wade Mountain Marathon

The Wade Mountain Marathon is a trail running event near Huntsville, Alabama held in October. The event offers three distances and takes place on low traffic trails that are expected to run rain or shine; in cases of severe weather or trail damage the course may be delayed, altered, or canceled at the land trust's discretion to protect the greenspace.

Distances include:

• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 10K

Entry fees vary by option and registration period with a listed range of USD 71.98 to 100.94. Registration closes on October 15 at 11:59 PM CT and waitlists will be available if the event sells out. All race entries include a hooded sweatshirt, a finisher medal, and a post race meal. There are no refunds, deferrals, credits, or family transfers; leftover shirts and medals are donated rather than mailed.

The event is a cupless race. Participants must carry a hand held bottle, pack, or reusable cup; a reusable cup is available to purchase for USD 5 during checkout. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at the RunningLane store in Huntsville with late pickup available on race morning.

Cutoffs are enforced: an eight hour limit for the marathon and a six hour limit for the half marathon. Course maps and elevation profiles are provided for each distance. Nearby lodging includes Monte Sano State Park, about a 15 to 20 minute drive from the race site. The organizer operates a volunteer program with entry incentives for multi hour shifts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.