Big Foot 5k and 10k Trail Races - Wild Thangs Trail Series 2026

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Calling all volunteers! We always need fantastic volunteers and we have a volunteer program to help save you some dough. Volunteers who work a 5 hour shift will receive free entry into a future RunningLane Event 1/2 Marathon distance and shorter. Volunteers who work (2) 5 hour shifts or (1) 8+ hour shift will receive free entry into a future RL Event 50 Miler and down OR (2) races 1/2 marathon and down. For more details please email kim@runninglane.com Excludes the Wild Thangs Trail Series Bundle

Race #1 in the Wild Thangs Trail Series Race Times: PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 6:30 TO ENSURE YOU HAVE TIME TO PARK! 10K - 7:00AM 5K - 7:15AM

Please remember that all RunningLane Events trail races are "cupless races." You must have a hand held bottle, pack or reusable cup as there won't be any paper cups at the aid stations to cut down on waste. If you don't have a reusable cup, there is the option to buy a RunningLane reusable cup at checkout for $5.

Welcome to the Wild Thangs Trail Series! We are excited to introduce a new trail series to the beautiful mountains around Huntsville, AL. This series is designed for both new and experienced trail runners alike. There are 4 races total in the series with both short and long race distances. Starting in June and finishing in August, these 4 races are designed to be competitive, help runners increase their race distances through the hot summer months, and most of all be a ton of fun. If you're interested in doing all 4 races of the series you will save $35 off the early registration & $55 off late registration by bundling them for the Short Series and $45 and $65 respectively for the Long Series. Visit the series registration page here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=118222

These courses are spectator friendly especially when compared to other trail events. There are several bluff views with beautiful mountain scenery as well as creek crossings, water falls and more.

Several aid stations will be provided on the course with everything from water, Gatorade, coke, GU, pretzels, m&m's, pickles and more.

We will have hamburgers waiting for all participants at the finish line of each race!

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Overview This is the first race of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. June 20th, 2026 - Big Foot: 5K, 10K (https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134514) July 11th, 2026 - Jackalope: 4 Mile, 8 Mile (https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134517) August 1st, 2026, - Skunk Ape: 5 Mile, 10 Mile (https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134533) August 22nd, 2026 - Chupacabra: 10K, Half marathon (https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134535)

Driving distance from: Florence: 73 miles Birmingham: 102 miles Chattanooga: 102 miles Nashville: 110 miles Atlanta: 180 miles

Course Maps & Elevation Profiles: 5K: https://www.strava.com/routes/12984717 10K: https://www.strava.com/routes/12439337

Want Discounts On Our Races? Yep that's right! If you love our races and want discounts, we have created a program just for you. Learn more about RunningLane Plus here: https://runninglane.com/runninglane%2B

Calling all volunteers! We always need fantastic volunteers and we have a volunteer program to help save you some dough. Volunteers who work a 5 hour shift will receive free entry into a future RunningLane Event 1/2 Marathon distance and shorter. Volunteers who work (2) 5 hour shifts or (1) 8+ hour shift will receive free entry into a future RL Event 50 Miler and down OR (2) races 1/2 marathon and down. For more details please email kim@runninglane.com Excludes the Wild Thangs Trail Series Bundle

Registration The race is capped at 400 runners.

Signing up for the Short Series will save you $35 off the early bird registration price