The Huntsville Track Club's - Huntsville Half Marathon & Gold Star 5k Run.Walk.Roll
Parking at the church is limited so we ask you to carpool if possible and plan to arrive early to allow time for parking. Please observe and comply with the directions of the volunteers directing parking and do not park on private property or in areas that are blocked off. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
The half-marathon and 5K start together at 8:00 AM at Hillwood Baptist Church, 300 Kohler Road, Huntsville, AL. The church is located just off South Memorial Parkway (Hwy. 231) at the intersection of Mountain Gap Road, approximately 6.6 miles south of the I-565, and Memorial Parkway intersection.
Weather conditions vary in early November so be prepared for conditions that could be warm and sunny, strong cold winds, or rain.
We have restricted the race registrations to 400 for the half-marathon and 200 for the 5k. Please sign up early to ensure you have a slot in this race.
A Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix Event
Race Packets will be available on Friday, November 3rd, from 11AM to 6:00 PM at
US ARMY Recruiting Station
Parkway Place Mall
2801 Memorial Pkwy SW, Suite 148
Huntsville, AL 35801
-All registered participants will receive a Huntsville Half Marathon & 5K event t-shirt, and a BIB at the packet pick up. Medals will be given at the event finishing line.
- OR - Packet Pickup ONLY at the race site starting at 6:45am until 7:45am on race day.
** There is no late registration on Race Day
Additional race information can be found at http://huntsvilletrackclub.org.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
1/2 Marathon:
$45 until October 6th (T-shirts guaranteed). $50 from October 6th to November 3rd (T-shirts available as supplies last). $60 from November 3rd to Race Day (T-shirts are NOT guaranteed).
Gold Star 5K Option:
$30 until October 6th (T-shirts guaranteed). $35 from October 6th to November 3rd (T-shirts available as supplies last). $40 from November 3rd to Race Day (T-shirts are NOT guaranteed).
VIRTUAL Gold Star 5K Option:
$40 ($10 will be used to mail the tech t-shirt, medal, and a race bib to every registered participant)
The Huntsville Track Club Foundation is a proud supporter of our commUNITY future leaders.
Our Mission Statement, is to support, educate, conduct and participate in the associated sports of running and jogging for health and fitness, fun runs, road races, cross country, and track and field at all levels, including pre-school age group, school, and open and master's for both male and female. Hence, we are making our event FREE of charge for every child, but REGISTRATION is mandatory for our headcount. Help us to be a blessing by brining your child, grandchild, student, or neighborhood child to our Kids Corner so they can be exposed as Mr. Zig Ziglar so eloquently taught Jose...to the good, the clean and the positive.
We are so blessed for the collaboration of the Huntsville US Army Recruiting Company, the A&M ARMY ROTC Unit, Home Depot, their leaders, and employees for donating their time so that every child attend can have the very best experience.
The “Superheroes vs Villains” Kids Race has been designed as a family fun experience. The Kids Zone will provide every child the opportunity to enjoy Bounce Houses, Home Depot Games, their own kid's race, and many games. Parents: bring your kids to the event for a fun time for all.
For our 2023 edition the following applies:
Ages Distances
3-4 50 meters
5-6 100 meters
7-8 200 meters
9-10 400 meters
11-12 600 meters
13-14 800 meters
Kids' Corner Hosted by Home Depot:
Best Superhero Costume Contest Male & Female:
First Place $25 – in Cash
Second Place $15 – in Cash
Third Place $10 – in Cash
Bring your A-Game and you can win cash!
Christmas is one of the most magical seasons of the year, and nothing will light up your little ones faces like a visit from Santa's.
Straight from Central Florida our Santa Mr. Daryl Smith, bring lots of joy for every child. Even those kids at heart that participants will be able to pose for photos, read stories, and participate in some reindeer games. We are looking for Santas Elf's (the best Santa Elf Custome will win some cool prices...so bring your A GAME) to dress the part and help our Huntsville 1/2 Marathon and Gold Star 5k commUNITY to make this event a magical experience for every local child, by helping us out with the reindeer games.
Take a FREE photo with our Santa Mr. Smith who has been the amazing loyal supporter of his bride of 34 years US NAVY Corpsman Wounded Warrior Kelly Smith. Santa Claus is also bringing his bride Service Dog a beautiful 10-year-old Golden Retriever by the name of Mr. Cook to our event. So, feel free to join us for the run.walk.roll and take your FREE photo which is a necessity for any holiday event or Christmas party and join us for some fun photo opportunities!
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