15 Runs in 2015

Well, 2015 is almost a month old, so how are the New Year’s Resolutions to be healthier this year going?

Yep, we thought so. You need a little motivation to get up and running, right?

Here are 15 events in ’15 to get you kickstarted. There’s 13 runs and we threw in a couple fun run/bike duathlons just for a change of pace. All of the races and more are listed on the Fleet Feet calendar.

1. McKay Hollow Madness 25K Trail Run

The poster for this Huntsville Track Club event last year was a picture of a fractured hand. Yep, it’s that tough.
Date: March 28, 7 am
Location: Monte Sano State Park
Director: Cary Long, mcarylong@gmail.com, 256-694-5664

 

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2. Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon

This one started last year and includes a path through the Bridge Street Town Centre shopping area. Shopping and running? A win/win ladies?
Date: April 12, 7 am
Location: Bridge Street Town Centre
Director: Suzanne Taylor, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, 256-650-7063

 

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3. Heel and Crank Duathlon

This Team Rocket Tri duathlon with a 3 mile run, 16-mile bike and 3-mile run through historic Mooresville. It also benefits the ALS Association. For thrill seekers: Do both the Heel and Crank and Bridge Street Half back-to-back to earn a special mug noting your 35.1-mile victory.
Date: April 11,  8 am.
Location: Mooresville
Director: Eric Broyles, broyleseric@hotmail.com

 

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4. Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run

The Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run 10K, 5K, 1-mile fun run/walk, along with the Liz Hurley Run, is the must-do race of the season. It also has a moving tribute to our vets and a hill you won’t forget on Memorial Day.
Date: May 25, 7 am
Location: Big Spring Park
Directors: Dink and Suzanne Taylor, 256-650-7063

 

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5. Summer Cross Country Runs

1, 2, and 3 Miles – a summer tradition for many years at the Huntsville Cross Country Running Park every Tuesday night in John Hunt Park for a small charge.
Dates: June 2 – Aug. 5/ Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
Location: Huntsville Running Park

 

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6. Fleet Feet Sports Summer 3-5 Mile Fun Runs

Another summer tradition on Thursdays and they’re free.
Dates: June 4– Aug. 13/ Thursdays at 6 pm
Location: Fleet Feet Sports
Director: Jill Hadley, Jill@fleetfeethuntsville.com, 256-650-7063

 

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7. Eurocross 5K & 8K

For those folks who love or would like to do the adventure Warrior, Spartan-type runs, here’s one on the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. It’s a 1K loop with hay bales, woods and a wicked creek you pass through (and sink into) multiple times.
Date: June 6, 8 am
Location: U.A.Huntsville Campus
Directors: Keith and Tracy Roberts, 256-880-1862

 

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8. Monte Sano 10K and 5K Road Races & Kids Fun Run

A long-time race tradition in Huntsville held up in the scenic Monte Sano State Park.
Date: Sept. 5, 8 am
Location: Monte Sano State Park Lodge
Director:  Beth Benefield, msrr@knology.net

 

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9. Huntsville Hospital Autumn Chase 1 Mile Run

Another long-time Huntsville tradition for the kids, their parents and teachers.
Date: Sept. 17, 3-8 pm
Location: Huntsville Jaycees Building
Director: Greg Reynolds, Gregory.reynolds@gmail.com

 

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10.  Racin’ the Station Duathlon

In the Rocket City, should there be any surprise there’s a duathlon (run 1.95 miles/bike 14.3 miles/run 1.95 miles) where athletes try to beat the International Space Station during one orbit of the earth?
Date: Sept. 26, 8:30 am
Location: Marshall Space Flight Center
Director: Kent Criswell, issduathlon@gmail.com

 

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11. Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

This 5K has become a huge race that recognizes all those who have fought the battle against breast cancer. It’s great for runners and walkers.
Date: Oct. 17, 8 am
Location: Huntsville Middle School
Director: Suzanne Mohler, Suzanne.mohler@hhsys.org

 

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12. Spooktacular 5K and Monster Mile

One of the more fun races of the year (wish they were all this fun), celebrating the costumes as much as the fast times.
Date: Oct.  31, 8 am
Location: Big Spring Park
Email: emailspooktacular5K@gmail.com

 

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13. Turkey Trot

How do you feel less guilty about eating all that turkey and dressing? Run this fun 5K the morning of Turkey Day that benefits Crisis Services.
Date: Nov. 26, 8 am
Location: UAHuntsville’s Campus
Director: Bill Farris, bill@csna.org

 

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14. Galaxy of Lights Fun Run

Tony Osani has always been the Pizza Man (as owner of several Dominoes), but now he delivers early Christmas cheer  with the Galaxy of Lights 5K and Fun Run on two different nights.
Dates: Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 6:30 pm
Location: Huntsville Botanical Gardens
Director: Tony Osani, Rdgalaxy5k@gmail.com

 

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15. Rocket City Marathon

Even if you’re not up for the 26.2-mile challenge, you can cheer on the runners on the new course that ends inside the (warm) Von Braun Center.
Date: Dec. 12, 7 am
Directors: Dink & Suzanne Taylor, Suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, 256-650-7063