Ditto Dash
Ditto Dash is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Huntsville, AL.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (53 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Ditto Dash is a one-of-a-kind race experience that combines two of North Alabama's greatest outdoor assets: the Tennessee River and the region's growing trail network.
Participants will paddle approximately five miles around beautiful Hobbs Island before completing a 5K run through Ditto Landing along the Tennessee River Greenway. Competitors may participate individually or as a two-person relay team, making the event accessible to paddlers, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels. For full event details, view the Event Details page.
More than a race, the Ditto Dash celebrates the connections between waterways, trails, and communities that make the Tennessee Valley a premier outdoor recreation destination.
Proceeds from the event support the missions of Tennessee RiverLine, Singing River Trail, and Ditto Landing.
Whether you're competing solo, teaming up with a partner, or simply looking for an unforgettable day on the water and trail, the Ditto Dash offers an adventure unlike any other.
Early Registration: $25 (June 1 – August 3)
Late Registration: $35 (August 4 – August 31)
Run the Trail. Paddle the River.
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
59°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Owens Cross Roads 3s, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
City Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Coming Up
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Ditto Dash
Sep 19, 2026