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. This unique race invites participants to run through a breathtaking valley surrounded by picturesque mountains and fields, culminating in an exhilarating journey through the crown jewel of caves in the Southeast. The course features a 5K distance with a remarkable 0.6-mile segment inside the cave, where runners will enjoy a magical atmosphere enhanced by decorative lighting and glow sticks at the turnaround point.
As you gear up for this one-of-a-kind adventure, expect average temperatures ranging from a refreshing 54°F to a warm 79°F, with a cool 58°F inside the cave, making for a comfortable race day experience. With multiple waves of 200 runners starting every 30 minutes, you'll have ample opportunity to conquer the course alongside friends and family. Be sure to pick up your race packet at RunningLane in Huntsville on Saturday, September 20, or on race day from 10 AM to 1 PM. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and create lasting memories in a truly spectacular setting!
As you gear up for this one-of-a-kind adventure, expect average temperatures ranging from a refreshing 54°F to a warm 79°F, with a cool 58°F inside the cave, making for a comfortable race day experience. With multiple waves of 200 runners starting every 30 minutes, you'll have ample opportunity to conquer the course alongside friends and family. Be sure to pick up your race packet at RunningLane in Huntsville on Saturday, September 20, or on race day from 10 AM to 1 PM. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and create lasting memories in a truly spectacular setting!
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 21st 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 10:00AM-1:00pm. 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:
11 1st Wave
12 2nd Wave
12 3rd Wave
1 4th Wave
1 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.
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 21st 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 10:00AM-1:00pm. 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:
11 1st Wave
12 2nd Wave
12 3rd Wave
1 4th Wave
1 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
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Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 1 (9:00am)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
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Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 2 (9:30am)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
$48.70
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Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 3 (10:00am)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway
Sun 21st September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$48.70
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Conquer the Cave 5K - WAVE 4 (10:30am)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway
Sun 21st September 2025 (10:30AM CDT)
$48.70
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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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