Wild Thangs Trail Series
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Wild Thangs Trail Series
The Wild Thangs Trail Series is a set of four trail races around Huntsville, AL held from June through August 2026. The series offers both short and long race options and a series bundle that is capped at 250 runners. Courses include bluff views, mountain scenery, creek crossings and waterfalls and are described as spectator friendly.
Distances for each event:
- 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
Several aid stations are provided with water, Gatorade, coke, GU, pretzels, M&M's and granola bars. Marco's Pizza is a series sponsor and provides pizza at the finish line of each race. Packet pickup is available in the days before each race at RunningLane, 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801; packets may also be collected on race mornings.
Race shirts are short sleeve tri-blend. Age groups are 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. There are very loose cutoffs; Long Series participants face a 17 minute per mile cutoff and the organizers suggest considering the Short Series if unable to maintain 15 minute miles. No refunds, deferrals, credits or transfers are offered and leftover shirts or medals are not mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
