Wild Thangs Trail Series

JUN
20
2026
A four race trail series in Huntsville with multiple distances, aid stations, a series t shirt and finisher awards. Each race features varied trail terrain including bluffs, creek crossings, and waterfalls.
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Half Marathon 10 miles 8 miles 10 kilometers 5 miles 4 miles 5 kilometers

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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
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
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