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In It For The Long Run 2027

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

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
In It For the Long Run - 12 Hours	–	May 15, 20276:00 AM	Free	–
In It For the Long run - 24 Hours	–	May 15, 20276:00 AM	Free	–
In It For the Long run - 50 Mile	50 Mile	May 15, 20276:00 AM	Free	–
In It For the Long Run - 6 Hours	–	May 15, 20276:00 AM	Free	–
In It For the Long Run - 50K	50K	May 15, 20277:00 AM	Free	–
In It For the Long Run - Marathon	Marathon	May 15, 20277:00 AM	Free	–
in it For the Long Run 10K or longer 4 loops	10K	May 15, 20276:00 PM	Free	–
In It for the Long Run - 5K but longer - 2 loops	5K	May 15, 20276:00 PM	Free	–
In it For the Long Run Half Marathon or longer	Half Marathon	May 15, 20276:00 PM	Free	–

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

Directions to the start

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

finishers

39:01

median (12:33 /mi)

19:52

winning time

75% / 25%

women / men

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

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

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.

EventFinish timeGenderAge group

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.