Wild Thangs Trail Series

Huntsville, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Wild Thangs Trail Series

The Wild Thangs Trail Series is a set of four trail races held around Huntsville, AL between June and August 2026. Each event offers two race distances and a mix of terrain that includes bluff views, creek crossings, and waterfalls. Several aid stations are placed on course and provide water, Gatorade, coke, GU, pretzels, M&M's, and granola bars. Marco's Pizza is a series sponsor and pizza is available at the finish line for participants.

The series bundle is limited to 250 runners. Signing up for the Short Series or Long Series provides a series t shirt, finisher awards, and a series plaque. There are no refunds, deferrals, credits, or transfers and leftover shirts and medals are donated when participants cannot attend.

Packet pickup is available at RunningLane, 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, on the Friday before each race from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Morning pickup is also available on race days from 6:00 am to 6:45 am. Age groups for all races are 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. In case of severe weather the schedule may be delayed or a race may be canceled.

Race dates and distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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

Race information

Half Marathon
Chupacabra Half Marathon
10 mi
Skunk Ape 10 Mile
8 mi
Jackalope 8 Mile
10 km
Big Foot 10k
10 km
Chupacabra 10k
5 mi
Skunk Ape 5 Mile
4 mi
Jackalope 4 Mile
5 km
Big Foot 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The HTC Summer Cross Country Runs will take place in Huntsville from Tuesday 2 June 2026 to Tuesday 4 August 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Eurocross 5K in Huntsville on June 6, 2026 features five laps of a 1 kilometer grass and dirt loop with two creek crossings per lap, and the entire course is visible from the spectator area.

Experience a 5k trail race through the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on a course featuring grass gravel and dirt paths. This Huntsville event is a featured part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.

Trail races of 5K and 10K in Huntsville, AL on June 20, 2026, featuring bluff views, creek crossings, multiple aid stations, and a cupless policy; the event is the first race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series.

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