Krampus Run
Krampus Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Huntsville, AL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Krampus is returning to South Huntsville! Join us Saturday, December 5th, for his 6th annual 5K fun run! If you have no idea who or what Krampus is, check out our article here: ShopDSB.com/Krampus.
We are mixing things up this year and moving the race to Ditto Landing! Keep your eye out while you run, as Krampus will be out on the prowl! Registration includes an after-race snack and a souvenir from Krampus to hang on your Christmas tree! Pre-sale tickets are on sale now for only $25! Registration increases to $30 after November 1st. You'd better watch out. Krampus is coming to town!
We will award prize medals for 1st and 2nd males and females in the following age ranges: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-49, and 60+, and 1st overall male and female.
Pre-race packet pickup is Friday, December 5th, at Fleet Feet in Jones Valley from 11am-4 pm, and at Das Stahl Bierhaus & Kaffeehaus from 5pm-10pm.
Race-day (Saturday, December 5th) packet pickup starts at 9 am and goes till 9:45, with the Krampus Run starting at 10 a.m. This is a fun run, so everyone is welcome! However, due to insurance/liability issues, please leave your four-legged friends at home. After the race, we will have a snack waiting for you.
For more updates, follow the event on Facebook: Event Page!
We look forward to seeing you at Krampus Run!
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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
56°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Owens Cross Roads 3s, 6 mi from the venue.
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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Waiting For?
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65
Days to train
- Race
- Krampus Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Krampus Run
Dec 5, 2026