Oak Park Challenge - 7 Mile Trail Run
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the Oak Park Challenge, a 7-mile trail run taking place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the scenic Huntsville, Madison area! This exciting event will start at 8:00 a.m. from the Oak Park Recreation Center, leading participants on a thrilling journey up the stunning Monte Sano Mountain and back. Runners will enjoy breathtaking views while tackling the challenging terrain, with aid stations providing hydration along the way.
Even though the race has faced some challenges, including potential trail damage, there's still a ton to look forward to! Participants will receive a cool Oak Park Challenge shirt and a special finisher gift, ensuring that everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake. Plus, with HOKA as the official race and training sponsor for 2026, expect amazing swag, fun giveaways, and demo runs throughout the year. Mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable day of trail running and community spirit in the heart of Huntsville!
Even though the race has faced some challenges, including potential trail damage, there's still a ton to look forward to! Participants will receive a cool Oak Park Challenge shirt and a special finisher gift, ensuring that everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake. Plus, with HOKA as the official race and training sponsor for 2026, expect amazing swag, fun giveaways, and demo runs throughout the year. Mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable day of trail running and community spirit in the heart of Huntsville!
Organiser's Description
The event has been cancelled due to the potential damage to the trails and for the safety of runners and volunteers.
Please head to Swift Recovery Saturday to pick-up your swag from 8-4.
Volunteer signup! [https://signup.com/go/NCtoZLJ]
Big news for 2026!
We are excited to announce that HOKA will be our 2026 Race & Training Sponsor!
Get ready for awesome swag, fun giveaways, demo runs, and more throughout the year. We cant wait to bring even more energy, support, and excitement to our race and training community with HOKA.
Stay tuned 2026 is going to be a great year to run with us!
FLEETFEETHUNTSVILLE #FLEETFEETMADISON #HOKA #RUNWITHUS #TRAININGSPONSOR #RACESPONSOR #RUNNINGCOMMUNITY
Date, Sunday, October 11, 2026
LOCATION: 2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
TYPE: Trail Race
TRAINING
Join the training group! [https://www.fitvil.com/group/7563-2026oakparkchallenge/]
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet Pick-up will be at Swift Recovery on Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Packets will be available for out of towners starting at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday.
COURSE MARKING
Pink Fleet Feet Flags
AID STATION
Approximately 2 and 4 miles, water only.
AWARDS
Don't forget your finisher gift when your done! It's really cool.
START TIME
Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
START LOCATION
2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
If you have any questions please let us know.
******
Race Day Instructions will be sent out on Wednesday before the race.
Join us and explore some amazing trails on Monte Sano Mountain. We will start at the base of Monte Sano Mountain at the Oak Park Recreation Center and climb over 3 miles up to the top of Monte Sano and then return!
Every runner will get a very cool Oak Park Challenge Shirt & a special finisher gift.
Check out the course on strava! Not this could change due to the new trails and construction
https://www.strava.com/routes/19844211
In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignUp.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typical found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.
In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.
By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver.
Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.
****I understand this is a non-refundable event and all race expenses have already been paid.
We will consider all our options if we are put in this position:
Postponing the event
Converting the event to a virtual event
Deferring to next year
Canceling all together
Please understand if you can not make the event for any reason our agreement clearly states that this is non-refundable. Thank you for understanding!
Please head to Swift Recovery Saturday to pick-up your swag from 8-4.
Volunteer signup! [https://signup.com/go/NCtoZLJ]
Big news for 2026!
We are excited to announce that HOKA will be our 2026 Race & Training Sponsor!
Get ready for awesome swag, fun giveaways, demo runs, and more throughout the year. We cant wait to bring even more energy, support, and excitement to our race and training community with HOKA.
Stay tuned 2026 is going to be a great year to run with us!
FLEETFEETHUNTSVILLE #FLEETFEETMADISON #HOKA #RUNWITHUS #TRAININGSPONSOR #RACESPONSOR #RUNNINGCOMMUNITY
Date, Sunday, October 11, 2026
LOCATION: 2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
TYPE: Trail Race
TRAINING
Join the training group! [https://www.fitvil.com/group/7563-2026oakparkchallenge/]
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet Pick-up will be at Swift Recovery on Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Packets will be available for out of towners starting at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday.
COURSE MARKING
Pink Fleet Feet Flags
AID STATION
Approximately 2 and 4 miles, water only.
AWARDS
Don't forget your finisher gift when your done! It's really cool.
START TIME
Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
START LOCATION
2250 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
If you have any questions please let us know.
******
Race Day Instructions will be sent out on Wednesday before the race.
Join us and explore some amazing trails on Monte Sano Mountain. We will start at the base of Monte Sano Mountain at the Oak Park Recreation Center and climb over 3 miles up to the top of Monte Sano and then return!
Every runner will get a very cool Oak Park Challenge Shirt & a special finisher gift.
Check out the course on strava! Not this could change due to the new trails and construction
https://www.strava.com/routes/19844211
In consideration of you accepting this entry, I, the participant, intending to be legally bound do hereby waive and forever release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against the Event Director, RunSignUp.com, and all of their agents assisting with the event, sponsors and their representatives, volunteers and employees for any and all injuries to me or my personal property. This release includes all injuries and/or damages suffered by me before, during or after the event. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees.
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able to do so and properly trained. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and course conditions, and waive any and all claims which I might have based on any of those and other risks typical found in running a road race. I acknowledge all such risks are known and understood by me. I agree to abide by all decisions of any race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I certify as a material condition to my being permitted to enter this race that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition.
In the event of an illness, injury or medical emergency arising during the event I hereby authorize and give my consent to the Event Director to secure from any accredited hospital, clinic and/ or physician any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care. I agree that I will be fully responsible for payment of any and all medical services and treatment rendered to me including but not limited to medical transport, medications, treatment and hospitalization.
By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver.
Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.
****I understand this is a non-refundable event and all race expenses have already been paid.
We will consider all our options if we are put in this position:
Postponing the event
Converting the event to a virtual event
Deferring to next year
Canceling all together
Please understand if you can not make the event for any reason our agreement clearly states that this is non-refundable. Thank you for understanding!
Races
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Oak Park Challenge 2026
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Hoodie
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$64.60
CLOSED
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