Huntsville Track Club

10/13/2026

National championship cross country is coming to Huntsville!

The 2026 USATF Masters 5 KM Cross Country Championships take place Saturday, November 7 at John Hunt Park, and we couldn't be more excited to have runners from across the country racing in our backyard.

Saturday, Nov 7
John Hunt Park, Huntsville
Women's start 8:30 a.m. CT | Men's start 9:30 a.m. CT

Masters runners: want to race a national championship on home turf? Register here: https://usatf.sport80.com/wizard/event/164382/home

Not racing? Come out and cheer! Bring a cowbell and help show our visitors what Huntsville running community is all about.

Technical instructions and race info: https://www.usatf.org/events/2026/2026-usatf-masters-5-km-cross-country-championship/technical-instructions

09/25/2026

The September Launch Pad is here! This month's issue is packed:

Ditch the Road - a full guide to Huntsville area trail running from H.A.T.E.R.S. Meredith Parks, broken down by region and difficulty

Championship on the Mountain - the Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K (Oct. 10) is now an RRCA Southern Region Championship!

Chasing Fifty - meet Stacy Gagne, who just finished marathons in all 50 states, including a stretch of FIVE marathons in FIVE days

Plus: the race calendar, weekly group runs, and info on our Fall Picnic (Oct. 18 @ Monte Sano - RSVP by Oct. 15!)

09/08/2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10 for one of HTC's signature events, the Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K! This year it's an RRCA Southern Region Championship Race. With awards in open 40+, 50+, and 60+ divisions!

The course is a certified 15K loop through the neighborhood streets around Monte Sano United Methodist Church.

Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=48630

Can't race that day? We'd still love to see you out there! We need volunteers for aid stations, race HQ, parking, packet pickup, and course setup.

Volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/AL/Huntsville/MonteSano15K

We'll see you on the mountain!

08/29/2026

For anyone interested, HAMR is looking for some help getting started on the new water fountain installation tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM at the Monte Sano Biker's Parking Lot.

Its go time to get the new water fountain going for Monte Sano. Please come out and help us lay the concrete pad for it. We need help loading up the mixer, spreading the concrete, and leveling it.

If you can help out, please drop us a line at [email protected].

Thanks to all in advance.

08/24/2026

🎯 Read Entire Post 🎯 PNC BANK ROCKET CITY MARATHON
It’s official… Rocket City Marathon has a title sponsor, and we could not be more stoked! PNC Bank has stepped up in a BIG way, and we’re excited to officially welcome them to the Rocket City Marathon as we head into our historic 50th race.

And what better way to celebrate with you than by kicking off our annual DAILY DROPS! Every day this week, we’ll drop something special that one lucky athlete will take home during race weekend.

TODAY’S DAILY DROP:
A $100 SHOPPING SPREE to spend at the PNC Bank Rocket City Marathon Store! Drop a GIF, emoji, or comment below thanking PNC Bank for leveling up your race weekend. One lucky athlete will be announced tonight.

And remember… this is only Day 1. Check back every day this week to see what drops next.

BANK ROCKET CITY MARATHON

08/23/2026

The August issue of the HTC Launch Pad is here!

This month we’re spotlighting:

Meet Jeff & Gerri Plain: The story behind the duo who’ve kept Pub Run and Rise and Shine going strong for nearly a decade (and helped 11 couples find love along the way!)

Race Report: VP Drew Butler shares how a DNF at Leadville turned into a finish at Cruel Jewel 100, plus his go to advice for anyone thinking about their first ultra (Oatmeal Cream Pies included!)

Finding Your Crew: Why running with a group might be the missing piece in your training (and how to find the right one for you!)

Autumn Chase Fun Run: Sign up your kids for HTC’s free one-mile race for PreK-8th graders on Sept. 17!

Plus the full race calendar, weekly group run schedule, and member discounts you don’t want to miss out on!

07/28/2026

The Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend current registration prices will expire in 5 days. Register before Midnight on August 2nd to lock in the lowest price available for all distances.

👉This is our 50th Anniversary and we want YOU on our race courses.

06/15/2026

If you've ever finished a run at Monte Sano wishing there was a water fountain nearby, here's your chance to make that happen!

The Huntsville Area Mountain bike Riders (HAMR) is raising funds to install a freeze-resistant water fountain right next to the Scoble Pavilion at Monte Sano State Park. The location already has water lines in place, and it would serve hikers, runners, mountain bikers, road cyclists, and four legged trail companions alike.

HAMR have already secured funds for the fountain itself. The remaining goal is $9,200 to cover installation, and the station would be dedicated to the memory of Andrew Moffatt, a volunteer who led countless trail build and maintenance days at Monte Sano and gave back to the community by repairing and donating bikes to those in need.
This is a project that benefits everyone who uses the park. If you'd like to contribute, the link to donate is in the comments.

06/12/2026

Registration are rolling in at a steady pace and we are here for it. Athletes from 44 states have already locked in our early registration prices and YOU can too. Register within the next 72 hours and socre the lowest price available for the Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend and we will see YOU in December.

04/19/2026

What a great day it was for the Cookie Dash! Congratulations to everyone who ran the Cookie Dash 5K and 1 Mile Run yesterday! We hope you had a blast and maybe even treated yourself to a cookie (or two) afterward.

Full results are posted on the HTC website:
https://huntsvilletrackclub.org/all-race-results/

Up next on the HTC calendar is the David McKannan Memorial 5K Run on April 25th! Registration is open now, so sign up and join us.
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Huntsville/DavidMcKannanMemorial5k

HTC race results from past races and archived events