Huff 'N Puff on the Bluff 15K
- Date Sat 6th March 2027
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Sheffield, Alabama
- Price $43.40
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Huff 'N Puff on the Bluff 15K, returning to Sheffield, Colbert on Saturday, March 6, 2027! This beloved race, known for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain, will take you on a breathtaking 9.3-mile journey through downtown Sheffield and along the picturesque Tennessee River. Runners will experience a thrilling course that features rolling hills and exhilarating views, making this event a must for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic participants.
Early packet pick-up will take place on Friday, March 5, giving you a chance to get organized before race day. On Saturday, registration opens at 6:30 AM, followed by an exciting race start at 8:00 AM CT. With awards for the top finishers across various categories, including overall male and female champions, masters, grandmasters, and age groups, there’s plenty of incentive to push your limits. Don't miss out on the fun—be sure to register before February 13 to secure your exclusive race shirt and join in the excitement of this rejuvenated community favorite!
Early packet pick-up will take place on Friday, March 5, giving you a chance to get organized before race day. On Saturday, registration opens at 6:30 AM, followed by an exciting race start at 8:00 AM CT. With awards for the top finishers across various categories, including overall male and female champions, masters, grandmasters, and age groups, there’s plenty of incentive to push your limits. Don't miss out on the fun—be sure to register before February 13 to secure your exclusive race shirt and join in the excitement of this rejuvenated community favorite!
Organiser's Description
After a few years off the calendar one of the Shoals' most beloved races is back and nearly out of breath! Ready to make you earn every mile, the Huff N Puff on the Bluff 15K returns to downtown Sheffield, winding through scenic downtown streets and along the Tennessee River for a breathtaking (and legburning) 9.3mile challenge. The pigs are running again, and the wolfs not far behind!
COURSE
USATF 15K Course: AL15011JD [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL15011JD]
Please do not enter if you cannot maintain at least a 14:30 pace per mile. Due to course constraints, there will be no wheelchair division. Baby joggers, strollers, and animals will not be allowed on the course.
AMENITIES, FEATURES, AND HIGHLIGHTS
All runners registered before our T-shirt deadline are guaranteed an awesome race shirt.
MEDALS AND PRIZES
Awards for 15K Top 3 Overall Male/Female, Top Masters (40+) Male/Female, Top GrandMasters Male/Female (60+), and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Age Groups (14U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
AID STATIONS
There will be three aid and recovery stations on the course. Mile markers will be clearly displayed and split times given at each mile. Restroom facilities will be available at the 2nd aid station.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Early Packet Pick-up
Friday, March 5th at Solid Rock Running Company in Florence, AL from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Race Day Schedule
Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 6:30 - 7:45 AM
Announcements and call to start: 7:45 AM
Awards: 8:00 AM
FAQ
WHERE IS THE RACE? Sheffield Recreation Center, 2901 E 19th Ave, Sheffield
WHEN IS THE EVENT? Saturday, March 6, 2027 - 8:00 am CT RACE START
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? If you can't make it to early packet pick-up on Friday, March 5th, please plan to arrive prior to 7:15 AM to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 15 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 7:45 AM to support our planned start time
WHERE DO I GET MY PACKET? Early Packet Pickup for the race will be held at Solid Rock Running Company in Florence, AL on Friday, March 5th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM or you can pick up your race packet starting at 6:30 am race day morning at the Sheffield Recreation Center
IM PART OF A GROUP THATS RUNNING TOGETHER. CAN I PICK UP EVERYONES BIB? Yes! All youll need is their full name and everyone will be ready to take-off on Race Day!
ARE SHIRTS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION? Yes, if you register before the shirt deadline on, your exclusive race tee in the size you order is 100% guaranteed!
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT? End of day February 13th . After the deadline, if all shirt sizes are listed as SOLD OUT, please select the None option to complete your registration and any extra shirts will be available after the awards at the event.
ARE THERE MEDALS OR PRIZES? Awards will be handed out for the top three overall female and male runners, and top overall Masters (40+) and GrandMasters (60+) divisions and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are awarded to the top three female and male finishers in each of the 10-year age groups.
WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS? Male and Female groups for 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
WHERE DO I PARK? FREE Parking is available on-site
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? No, due to the nature of the terrain and crossings, this course is not stroller, wagon, or wheelchair
ARE BIKES, HOVERBOARDS, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, PUSH BIKES, UNICYCLES OR WAGONS ALLOWED ON COURSE?
Were sorry, but no wheeled vehicles are allowed at this event.
ARE PETS ALLOWED? No pets are allowed on this course. This rule is strictly ENFORCED.
IS THE RACE TIMED? Yes, this event is professionally RFID chip timed by Race Ready Events
IS THE COURSE CERTIFIED? The course is USATF certified #AL15011JD [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL15011JD]
DOES THE 15K COURSE HAVE HILLS? Yes, there are hills along the course with a grade of 8-15%
I'D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER? CAN I WALK? The 15K (9.3 mile) distance requires adequate training it is not recommended for unexperienced runners
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS! Please drop us a line and we'd love to help!
COURSE
USATF 15K Course: AL15011JD [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL15011JD]
Please do not enter if you cannot maintain at least a 14:30 pace per mile. Due to course constraints, there will be no wheelchair division. Baby joggers, strollers, and animals will not be allowed on the course.
AMENITIES, FEATURES, AND HIGHLIGHTS
All runners registered before our T-shirt deadline are guaranteed an awesome race shirt.
MEDALS AND PRIZES
Awards for 15K Top 3 Overall Male/Female, Top Masters (40+) Male/Female, Top GrandMasters Male/Female (60+), and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Age Groups (14U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
AID STATIONS
There will be three aid and recovery stations on the course. Mile markers will be clearly displayed and split times given at each mile. Restroom facilities will be available at the 2nd aid station.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Early Packet Pick-up
Friday, March 5th at Solid Rock Running Company in Florence, AL from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Race Day Schedule
Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 6:30 - 7:45 AM
Announcements and call to start: 7:45 AM
Awards: 8:00 AM
FAQ
WHERE IS THE RACE? Sheffield Recreation Center, 2901 E 19th Ave, Sheffield
WHEN IS THE EVENT? Saturday, March 6, 2027 - 8:00 am CT RACE START
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? If you can't make it to early packet pick-up on Friday, March 5th, please plan to arrive prior to 7:15 AM to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 15 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 7:45 AM to support our planned start time
WHERE DO I GET MY PACKET? Early Packet Pickup for the race will be held at Solid Rock Running Company in Florence, AL on Friday, March 5th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM or you can pick up your race packet starting at 6:30 am race day morning at the Sheffield Recreation Center
IM PART OF A GROUP THATS RUNNING TOGETHER. CAN I PICK UP EVERYONES BIB? Yes! All youll need is their full name and everyone will be ready to take-off on Race Day!
ARE SHIRTS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION? Yes, if you register before the shirt deadline on, your exclusive race tee in the size you order is 100% guaranteed!
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT? End of day February 13th . After the deadline, if all shirt sizes are listed as SOLD OUT, please select the None option to complete your registration and any extra shirts will be available after the awards at the event.
ARE THERE MEDALS OR PRIZES? Awards will be handed out for the top three overall female and male runners, and top overall Masters (40+) and GrandMasters (60+) divisions and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are awarded to the top three female and male finishers in each of the 10-year age groups.
WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS? Male and Female groups for 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
WHERE DO I PARK? FREE Parking is available on-site
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? No, due to the nature of the terrain and crossings, this course is not stroller, wagon, or wheelchair
ARE BIKES, HOVERBOARDS, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, PUSH BIKES, UNICYCLES OR WAGONS ALLOWED ON COURSE?
Were sorry, but no wheeled vehicles are allowed at this event.
ARE PETS ALLOWED? No pets are allowed on this course. This rule is strictly ENFORCED.
IS THE RACE TIMED? Yes, this event is professionally RFID chip timed by Race Ready Events
IS THE COURSE CERTIFIED? The course is USATF certified #AL15011JD [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=AL15011JD]
DOES THE 15K COURSE HAVE HILLS? Yes, there are hills along the course with a grade of 8-15%
I'D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER? CAN I WALK? The 15K (9.3 mile) distance requires adequate training it is not recommended for unexperienced runners
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS! Please drop us a line and we'd love to help!
Races
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15k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th March 2027 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
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