The F5 Half Marathon
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THE F5 Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile
The F5 event is a community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park Run in Huntsville, Alabama on September 26, 2026. The festival combines road and greenway activities with running, a short community bike ride, pop-up fitness classes, food trucks, and health and wellness vendors.
Race options include:
- Half Marathon - certified
- The F5 5K - 3 miles, timed, not certified
- Community 1 mile for casual walkers and children
Packet pick-up is available at Swift Recovery in Jones Valley on the Friday before the event from 10:00 to 15:00; Swift will provide a gift to everyone who picks up a packet on Friday. Race morning packet pick-up is also available from 06:30 to 08:00. Registered race participants are entered into door prize drawings from more than 40 vendors, with prizes such as one month gym passes, grocery gift cards, and wellness offers.
Additional event elements include a short community bike ride following the Elgie's Walk Greenway, pop-up fitness classes from local studios, local food trucks, and vendor displays. Event location is listed as 1117 Haysland Rd SW, with parking at the Grissom Parking Lot by the Hays Farm Clubhouse. Registration fees listed for race entries include $50 for the half marathon, $20 for the 5K, and $15 for the 1 mile event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
