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In It For The Long Run 2027

Date
Saturday, May 15, 2027
Start time
6:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From Free
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
In It For the Long Run - 12 Hours–May 15, 20276:00 AMFree–
In It For the Long run - 24 Hours–May 15, 20276:00 AMFree–
In It For the Long run - 50 Mile50 MileMay 15, 20276:00 AMFree–
In It For the Long Run - 6 Hours–May 15, 20276:00 AMFree–
In It For the Long Run - 50K50KMay 15, 20277:00 AMFree–
In It For the Long Run - MarathonMarathonMay 15, 20277:00 AMFree–
in it For the Long Run 10K or longer 4 loops10KMay 15, 20276:00 PMFree–
In It for the Long Run - 5K but longer - 2 loops5KMay 15, 20276:00 PMFree–
In it For the Long Run Half Marathon or longerHalf MarathonMay 15, 20276:00 PMFree–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • In It For the Long Run - 12 Hours and In It For the Long run - 24 Hours and In It For the Long run - 50 Mile and In It For the Long Run - 6 Hours and In It For the Long Run - 50K and In It For the Long Run - Marathon: Free until Feb 27, then Free until May 13.
  • in it For the Long Run 10K or longer 4 loops and In It for the Long Run - 5K but longer - 2 loops and In it For the Long Run Half Marathon or longer: Free until May 13.

Online registration closes May 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:43 AM, and the In It For the Long Run - 12 Hours starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 640 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2026 results

All results

In It for the Long Run - 5K but longer - 2 loops

52
finishers
39:01
median (12:33 /mi)
19:52
winning time
75% / 25%
women / men
median 39:0119:522:39:40
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

In it For the Long Run Half Marathon or longer

15
finishers
2:28:17
median (11:19 /mi)
1:52:06
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men

in it For the Long Run 10K or longer 4 loops

13
finishers
1:14:26
median (11:59 /mi)
48:53
winning time
38% / 62%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Taylor Running Co) for In It For The Long Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at In It For The Long Run?

At the 2026 In It for the Long Run - 5K but longer - 2 loops, the fastest tenth finished in 28:10 or better, the top quarter in 31:10, and half the field in 39:01; the last tenth came in after 58:39.

At the 2026 In it For the Long Run Half Marathon or longer, the fastest tenth finished in 1:59:36 or better, the top quarter in 2:11:30, and half the field in 2:28:17; the last tenth came in after 3:07:03.

At the 2026 in it For the Long Run 10K or longer 4 loops, the fastest tenth finished in 52:09 or better, the top quarter in 1:03:15, and half the field in 1:14:26; the last tenth came in after 1:26:12.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Alabama 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:10, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 15 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 86°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of In It For The Long Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Parking and travel

Recommended Hotels

🏨 Recommended Hotels. Close to Downtown & Amenities. Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Downtown – Well-reviewed hotel in downtown Huntsville with easy access to dining and activities ~ ~1.6 miles from Milton Frank Stadium. Embassy Suites by…

Rules and FAQ

Safety

Rules & Safety. Participant safety is the top priority of this event. All runners are expected to compete in a responsible manner and adhere to the following rules and safety guidelines. General Rules. All participants must wear their…

Rules and FAQ

Team Rules (12-Hour & 24-Hour Races)

Team Rules (12-Hour & 24-Hour Races). Team events are designed to encourage participation, teamwork, and shared endurance while maintaining fairness and safety for all runners. Team Composition. Teams must consist of 2 to 6 runners unless…

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Race details

Where
2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 640 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile
Editions
2027 (May 15, 2027), 2026 (May 16, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is In It For The Long Run?
Saturday, May 15, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 13, 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?
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 52 runners finished the In It for the Long Run - 5K but longer - 2 loops; the median finish was 39:01 and the winner ran 19:52.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:10, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
Where does it start?
2801 15th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805.

From the organizers

Race Results will be posted some time on Monday!

Race Photos Here!

We are now over 250 runners — woohoo!! 🎉

What does that mean?

Race shirts and medals may be limited for those who register after April 26th.

Thank you for understanding! Since this is a FREE event, we’ll do our very best to make sure everyone feels special and has an amazing time. 🏃‍♀️💙

Please Volunteer!

Race Information

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be held at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Please note: There will be no race day packet pick-up.

Location

All races will take place at:

John Hunt Park

2151 Airport Road

Huntsville, AL 35801

Course Details

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