In It for the Long Run

MAY

15-16

2027

Multiple distance timed running event at John Hunt Park with a 1.7 mile loop, aid stations, overnight camping and team relays; field limited to 500 runners.

15-16 May 2027

Huntsville, Alabama

Website

50 miles 50 kilometers Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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About the race

In It for the Long Run is a multi-event, timed running event held in Huntsville at John Hunt Park. The course is a rubberized loop approximately 1.7 miles in length, allowing frequent access to the aid station and repeated laps.

Event options include:

24-Hour event
12-Hour event
6-Hour event
50 Mile
50K
Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
5K

Teams of up to six participants are permitted in the 12-hour and 24-hour events. The event is chip timed. A fully stocked aid station is available throughout the event with fruit, energy gels, water and hydration drinks, sandwiches, and snacks; food trucks and periodic hot food service are also onsite. Overnight camping is permitted on Saturday night in designated areas; participants may bring tents, chairs, coolers, and personal supplies. Packet pick-up occurs on the Friday before the event at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and there will be no race-day packet pick-up. Registration is capped at 500 runners. All finishers receive a finisher award. Overall awards will be presented to top overall and top masters finishers by gender, and to the top overall team; there are no traditional age-group awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.