Conquer the Cave 5K

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Woodville, Alabama
  • Price $48.70
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Conquer the Cave 5K, taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the stunning Woodville, Marshall area. This unique race invites participants to run through breathtaking landscapes, starting in a picturesque valley surrounded by majestic mountains and lush fields. The highlight of the course is a thrilling 0.6-mile segment that takes you into the crown jewel of Southeast caves, where you'll pick up a glow stick at the turnaround point amidst dazzling decorative lighting. With temperatures averaging a comfortable 54Β°F to 79Β°F outside and a cool 58Β°F inside the cave, this event promises a refreshing escape for all runners.

Packet pickup will be conveniently available at RunningLane in Huntsville on Saturday, September 20, from 12 PM to 5 PM, and again on race day from 7 AM to 10 AM. Make sure to arrive at least one hour before your designated wave start, as participants will be organized into multiple heats of 200 runners each. Don't miss this chance to be part of a truly one-of-a-kind race that brings together adventure and natural beautyβ€”register now and prepare to conquer the cave!

Organiser's Description

The race starts in a beautiful valley with picturesque mountains and fields in the background. Once runners get to the 1.9 mile mark they will enter the crown jewel of caves in the Southeast. The portion of the 5k course that runs through the cave is an out and back 0.6mi that is wide enough for 2 way traffic. Runners will pick up a glow stick at the turn around point and the decorative lighting will be on at all times. The average temperatures for race day are a low of 54F, high of 79F. Meanwhile inside the cave the year round temperature is a cool 58F. This will truly be a race like no other.

Check out this awesome video on Cathedral Caverns State Park to get an idea of the beautiful scenery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cbIBSopnDo

Packet pickup will be at RunningLane on SATURDAY September 20th from 12pm-5pm. RunningLane is located at 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. There will also be packet pickup at the race on Sunday from 7:00AM-10AM. Please arrive 1 hour before your wave start.

Due to the interest in this race and the size of the cave, we will have multiple heats or "waves" of 200 runners each. Each wave will go off 30 minutes after the first.
Example:

9 1st Wave
9 2nd Wave
10 3rd Wave
10 4th Wave
11 5th Wave

We are unable to move runners from different waves based on the wave you select during registration. Please check with family and friends on which wave you want to participate in BEFORE registering that way you are able to run/ walk together.

Races

  • Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 1 (9:00am)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

    Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 2 (9:30am)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

    Sun 21st September 2025 (9:30AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 3 (10:00am)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 4 (10:30am)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:30AM CDT)

    $48.70

  • Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 5 (11:00am)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

    Sun 21st September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

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Location

637 Cave Rd, Woodville, 35776, AL, United States

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