Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River.
From the Organizer
Event Overview
Event Name: Ditto Dash – Run the Trail. Paddle the River.
Date: September 19, 2026
Location: Kingston Pavilion, Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL
Dual-discipline event (Run + Paddle)
Paddle around Hobbs Island followed by 5K Run
Beneficiary: Fundraiser supporting trails and river initiatives (Ditto Landing, SRT & TNRL)
Course Details
Paddle Course (First Leg)
Launch from East Harbor Boat Launch – Heat Start
Paddle clockwise around Hobbs Island then Return to East Harbor
Water safety course required prior to participation
Event concludes with final festivities at Kingston Pavilion
Run Course (5K – Second Leg)
Start at East Harbor Boat Launch after paddling or if a couple waiting to get tagged in from
kayaker
Go west on Tennessee River Greenway pass Event Center to Ditto Landing
Follow path through Picnic Area and past the Campers Pavilion
Continues across Causeway; Left on E Morgan Road
Cross Aldridge Creek Bridge then Follow Tennessee River Greenway West under 231 Bridge
Go to turn around and return under 231 Bridge, cross Aldridge Creek Bridge
End at Kingston Pavilion
Registration & Pricing Per person
Early Registration: $25 (June 1 – August 3)
Late Registration: $35 (August 4 – August 31)
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River?
- Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama on September 19, 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 Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at 293 Ditto Landing SE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ditto Dash -- Run the Trail. Paddle the River
Sep 19, 2026