How hilly is the Cotton Row Run (Huntsville) 5K?
The Cotton Row Run (Huntsville) 5K is described as gently rolling.
Cotton Row Run (Huntsville) 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Cotton Row Run (Huntsville) 5K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 47/100
- Evidence depth
- 21 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Cotton Row Run (Huntsville) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Terrain
- Road, Trail
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Cotton Row Run (Huntsville) 5K route go?
The Cotton Row Run (Huntsville) 5K route starts at 5K starts at 9:00 AM on Church St SW in downtown Huntsville; opening ceremonies 8:40 AM, awards 10:15 AM. A separate 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 10:00 AM. Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes city and historic. Held every Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026) and dedicated to honoring fallen military members.
What should runners know on race day for the Cotton Row Run (Huntsville) 5K?
Course roads through downtown Huntsville are closed with traffic control by the Huntsville Police Department.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Competitive
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Course roads through downtown Huntsville are closed with traffic control by the Huntsville Police Department.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Race Expo, packet pickup and late registration Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Bill Penney Toyota, 4808 University Drive NW, Huntsville. No race-day registration is offered.
Access and course status
- Start
- 5K starts at 9:00 AM on Church St SW in downtown Huntsville; opening ceremonies 8:40 AM, awards 10:15 AM. A separate 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 10:00 AM.
- Certified course
- USATF-certified course AL19032JE.
Course facts
- Notable features
- Held every Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026) and dedicated to honoring fallen military members
- runners pass a living memorial flag line, raised by a Huntsville Fire & Rescue engine, that commemorates Fallen Warriors whose families live in North Alabama
- Conducted by the Huntsville Track Club
- traffic control and road closures are provided by the Huntsville Police Department
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 23°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 47Favourability /100