
From the Organizer
Date, Sunday, October 11, 2026
LOCATION: 2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
TYPE: Trail Race
TRAINING
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Saturday 12PM-6PM.
Packets will be available for out of towners starting at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday.
COURSE MARKING
Pink Fleet Feet Flags
AID STATION
Approximately 2 and 4 miles, water only.
AWARDS
Don't forget your finisher gift when your done! It's really cool.
START TIME
Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
START LOCATION
2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
If you have any questions please let us know.
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Race Day Instructions will be sent out on Wednesday before the race.
Join us and explore some amazing trails on Monte Sano Mountain. We will start at the base of Monte Sano Mountain at the Oak Park Recreation Center and climb over 3 miles up to the top of Monte Sano and then return!
Every runner will get a very cool Oak Park Challenge Shirt & a special finisher gift.
Check out the course on strava! Not this could change due to the new trails and construction
https://www.strava.com/routes/19844211
In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignUp.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typical found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.
In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.
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Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.
****I understand this is a non-refundable event and all race expenses have already been paid.
We will consider all our options if we are put in this position:
Postponing the event
Converting the event to a virtual event
Deferring to next year
Canceling all together
Please understand if you can not make the event for any reason our agreement clearly states that this is non-refundable. Thank you for understanding!
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
76°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Owens Cross Roads 3s, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Oak Park Challenge - 7 Mile Trail Run
Oct 11, 2026