Conquer the Cave 5K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL
- Distance
- Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 1 (9:00am) · Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 2 (9:30am) · Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 3 (10:00am) & more
From the Organizer
The race starts in a beautiful valley with picturesque mountains and fields in the background. Once runners get to the 1.9 mile mark they will enter the crown jewel of caves in the Southeast. The portion of the 5k course that runs through the cave is an out and back 0.6mi that is wide enough for 2 way traffic. Runners will pick up a glow stick at the turn around point and the decorative lighting will be on at all times. The average temperatures for race day are a low of 54F, high of 79F. Meanwhile inside the cave the year round temperature is a cool 58F. This will truly be a race like no other.
Check out this awesome video on Cathedral Caverns State Park to get an idea of the beautiful scenery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cbIBSopnDo
Packet pickup will be at RunningLane on FRIDAY from 2-7PM and SATURDAY September 20th from 10:30AM-4:30PM. RunningLane is located at 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. There will also be packet pickup at the race on Sunday from 7:00AM-10AM. Please arrive 1 hour before your wave start.
Due to the interest in this race and the size of the cave, we will have multiple heats or "waves" of 200 runners each. Each wave will go off 30 minutes after the first.
Example:
9:00am: 1st Wave
9:30am: 2nd Wave
10:00am: 3rd Wave
10:30am: 4th Wave
11:00am: 5th Wave
We are unable to move runners from different waves based on the wave you select during registration. Please check with family and friends on which wave you want to participate in BEFORE registering that way you are able to run/ walk together.
You must stick to your wave assignment! If you do not run in the wave you signed up for, you will not receive a finishing time.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Scottsboro, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Woodville, AL
Elevation
891 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Conquer the Cave 5K?
- Conquer the Cave 5K is a running race held in Woodville, Alabama on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Conquer the Cave 5K?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Woodville, Alabama at 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Conquer the Cave 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Conquer the Cave 5K
Sep 20, 2026