Huff 'N Puff on the Bluff 15K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Sheffield, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15K | 15K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 15K fee goes up to $45 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Dec 1, then $45 until Mar 5, then $50 until Mar 6.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:15 AM, and the 15K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2901 E 19th Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 6 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2901 E 19th Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 500 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 15K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Huff 'N Puff on the Bluff 15K?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 15K.
- Where does it start?
- 2901 E 19th Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660.
From the organizers
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 leg‑burning) 9.3‑mile challenge. The pigs are running again, and the wolf’s not far behind!
Course
USATF 15K Course: 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.
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