Dizzy Fifties
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Dizzy Fifties at Monte Sano State Park
Dizzy Fifties is a trail running event in Huntsville, AL on November 21, 2026, organized by the Huntsville Track Club and held at Monte Sano State Park. The event uses a figure-8 style loop with each loop approximately 10 miles and about 1,000 ft of climbing.
Distance options
- 50K - 3 loops, about 3,000 ft total gain
- 20 Mile - 2 loops
- 10 Mile - 1 loop
All distances follow the same loop. Runners must check in at the finish arch after each 10-mile loop so laps can be recorded. The race is cupless; participants receive a reusable cup as part of event swag. There is one fully stocked pavilion aid station with water, sodas, and food. Aid access opportunities vary by distance: 50K runners have five, 20 Mile runners have three, and 10 Mile runners have one. Medical support will be on site provided by HEMSI.
Packet pickup is at RunningLane in Huntsville the day before the race and there is morning pickup on race day. Registration closes Monday, November 16. Park entry is included in the race fee and a parking pass will be provided in pre-race communications; parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.
Important rules include a deadline to move to a shorter distance by November 17, bibs must be worn on the front and visible at all times, no bib transfers, and no race-day distance changes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.