Wild Thangs Trail Series

Huntsville, United States • 20 Dec 2025

Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series

The Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series takes place at Monte Sano State Park, 5105 Nolen Ave SE, Huntsville, AL. The series comprises three race days: December 20, 2025; January 3, 2026; and January 17, 2026. The series offers both short and long series bundle options and the series bundle is capped at 250 runners.

Race details and logistics

Distances by race:

  • December 20, 2025 - 5 Mile, 10 Mile
  • January 3, 2026 - 10K, Half Marathon
  • January 17, 2026 - 15K, 30K

Courses include bluff views, mountain scenery, creek crossings and waterfalls. Multiple aid stations will offer water, Gatorade, coke, GU, pretzels, M&M's and granola bars. Marco's Pizza is listed as a sponsor and pizza will be provided at the finish of each race. Packet pickup is available the Friday before each race at RunningLane and the morning of each race; specific pickup windows are provided for each race. The race shirt is a short-sleeve tri-blend. Age groups are 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. There are very loose cutoffs; a 17 minute per mile cutoff applies for Long Series participants. Entries have no refunds, deferrals, credits or transfers, and leftover shirts or medals are not mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
Frozen Goat 30k
Half Marathon
Frozen Trash Panda Half Marathon
10 mi
Frozen Yeti 10 Mile
15 km
Frozen Goat 15k
10 km
Frozen Trash Panda 10k
5 mi
Frozen Yeti 5 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run Cathedral Caverns State Park on Nov 15 with 5K and 15K trail options, culminating in a lit cave out and back where runners grab a glow stick at the turnaround. All finishers earn a tri blend shirt and a finisher medal.

Run the Dizzy Fifties at scenic Monte Sano State Park with 50K, 20 mile or 10 mile looped routes featuring big climbs and a lively pavilion aid station. Join the Huntsville Track Club for a challenging and festive fall trail day.

The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships brings high school teams and community runners to John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville on Dec 6, 2025. Race a fast single loop 5k on a spectator friendly course.

Join the inaugural Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k on December 13, 2025, for a festive run along the scenic Elkmont Rails to Trails. Enjoy a community vibe, bring a toy for the drive, and support Make A Wish.