
From the Organizer
Our traditional Ironbowl Fun Run will now be an official event with the Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department!
Save the date you know when it is...more to come!
Events
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
218,814
as of 2023
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at HSV Ironbowl 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Greenway Grand Prix
Less than a mile away
MidCity 5K
Less than a mile away
We Run We Finish 5k
Less than a mile away
Alabama A&M 5K Trail Race
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HSV Ironbowl 5K
Nov 28, 2026