In It For The Long Run
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Location
- 2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL
- Distance
- In It For the Long Run - 6 Hours · In It For the Long Run - 12 Hours · In It For the Long run - 24 Hours & more
From the Organizer
We are now over 250 runners — woohoo!! 🎉
What does that mean?
Race shirts and medals may be limited for those who register after April 26th.
Thank you for understanding! Since this is a FREE event, we’ll do our very best to make sure everyone feels special and has an amazing time. 🏃♀️💙
Race Information
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be held at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Please note: There will be no race day packet pick-up.
Location
All races will take place at:
John Hunt Park
2151 Airport Road
Huntsville, AL 35801
Course Details
The course features a rubberized surface loop approximately 1.7 miles in length, designed to be easy on the legs and ideal for distance events.
The final loop distance for finishers will be announced prior to the race start.
Start Times
6:00 AM — 6 Hour, 12 Hour, 24 Hour, 50 Mile
7:00 AM — Marathon, 50K
6:00 PM — 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Aid Station & Food
A fully stocked aid station will be available throughout the event, including:
Fresh fruit
Energy gels
Hydration (including Coke products)
Sandwiches
Candy
We’ll also have food trucks on site throughout the day.
At various times, we’ll be serving hot food such as:
Grilled cheese
Pancakes
And possibly burgers and pizza
(We like to keep things fun and flexible!)
Awards
All finishers will receive awards in recognition of their accomplishment.
Camping
Overnight camping will be allowed on Saturday night, providing a great opportunity to relax and connect with fellow runners.
Registration Cap
This is a FREE event, and participation will be limited to 250 runners.
Be sure to register early to secure your spot.
This event is sponsored by Karhu.
UPDATE!
Huntsville’s first 24-hour running event will be held at John Hunt Park!
In traditional 24-hour format, participants may run continuously or take breaks as needed throughout the event. Runners are welcome to rest, refuel, socialize, or compete without stopping. In addition to the 24-hour event, race options will include a 6-hour, 12-hour, Marathon, 50K, and 50-mile race.
The goal of this event is to provide an inclusive environment where runners of all abilities can come together to run fast, run slow, and run long.
Aid stations will be available for all participants; however, runners are encouraged to bring their preferred nutrition and supplies. Personal tents and setups are welcome for those planning to stay for extended periods. The event will be chip timed.
Event Distances
Marathon
50K
50 Mile
6 hours
12 hours
24 hours
5K -night
10K - night
Half Marathon - night
Team of up to 6 members are permitted for the 12 & 24 events
Overnight Camping
Food Stations
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers in each race category, including the 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, Marathon, 50K, and 50-mile events. Additional awards and recognition may be offered based on participation and performance. All finishers will receive official results and recognition for their accomplishments.
Special finishers awards for all.
Top 3 Male & Female each event
Top 3 Male Masters & Female Masters each event
Over Team Award each event
No age group awards
Party Atmosphere!
Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday
Time: 10-6
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in AL
North Alabama Chick-fil-A Race Series: Athens 10K/5K/Fun Run
10K · 5K
The Big Run 2026 - With Heel & Crank
Red, White & ZOOM Rocket Pop 5K
5K
Ross Bridge 8K and Health Expo
8K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the In It For The Long Run?
- In It For The Long Run is a running event held in Huntsville, AL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the In It For The Long Run?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Huntsville, AL at 2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the In It For The Long Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
In It For The Long Run
May 16, 2026