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Wade Mountain Marathon

Huntsville, United States • 19 Oct 2025

The Wade Mountain Marathon, held in Huntsville, Alabama, is North Alabama's only trail marathon, featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Set amid scenic, low-traffic trails, the race offers runners a chance to experience beautiful fall foliage and perfect autumn temperatures. Organized by experienced directors known for other notable trail events, the course emphasizes sustainability with a cupless race policy to reduce waste.

Participants receive a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medals, and a post-race meal including grilled hamburgers. The event encourages volunteer participation and offers age group awards. Nearby Monte Sano State Park provides convenient lodging options for racers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Huntsville

Race information

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26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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