Conquer the Cave 5K

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Woodville, Alabama
  • Price $64.60
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Conquer the Cave 5K, happening on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the stunning setting of Woodville, Marshall! This unique race invites you to journey through a picturesque valley surrounded by majestic mountains and lush fields. As you tackle the 5K course, you’ll reach the highlight of the event at the 1.9-mile mark, where you’ll enter the breathtaking cave that is the crown jewel of the Southeast.

The cave segment features a 0.6-mile out-and-back route, wide enough for two-way traffic, complete with vibrant decorative lighting and glow sticks for all participants at the turnaround point. With average temperatures ranging from a cool 54Β°F to a warm 79Β°F outside and a refreshing 58Β°F inside the cave, this race promises a comfortable and exhilarating atmosphere. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to run through the enchanting Cathedral Caverns State Park, and be sure to arrive early for packet pickup at RunningLane. Gather your friends and family and choose your wave to ensure you can run together in this one-of-a-kind adventure!

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 FRIDAY FROM 2-7PM AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH FROM 10:30AM-4:30PM. 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. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

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

    $64.60

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

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

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

    $64.60

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

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

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

    $64.60

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

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

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

    $64.60

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

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

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

    $64.60

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Location

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

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