Wild Thangs Trail Series

Wild Thangs Trail Series - June - August 2026

The Wild Thangs Trail Series is a four-race trail running series around Huntsville, AL, offering both short and long race options across summer dates. The series includes four separate race days with paired short and long distances.

Distances and dates:

• June 20, 2026 - Big Foot: 5K, 10K
• July 11, 2026 - Jackalope: 4 Mile, 8 Mile
• August 1, 2026 - Skunk Ape: 5 Mile, 10 Mile
• August 22, 2026 - Chupacabra: 10K, Half marathon

Courses feature bluff views, creek crossings, waterfalls, and other mountain scenery. Several aid stations are placed on course offering water, sports drink, soda, gels, pretzels, candy, and granola bars. Marco's Pizza is a series sponsor and pizza will be available at each finish line.

Series entries are limited; the bundle for the series is capped at 250 runners. Series registrants receive a Wild Thangs series t-shirt, finisher awards, and a series plaque. Race shirts are short sleeve tri-blend. Age groups apply to all races: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Packet pickup occurs on the day before each race at RunningLane in Huntsville; same-day pickup is also available on race mornings. Registration closes June 19, 2026. Organizers state there will be very loose cutoffs and note a 17 minute per mile cutoff for Long Series participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.