Dizzy Fifties

Trail16.1 km32.2 km50KOpen
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Registration closes Nov 16
Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL, USA
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About the race

Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL hosts the 23rd annual Dizzy Fifties on Saturday, November 21, 2026, a Huntsville Track Club event.

The original 50K remains the heart and soul of this grassroots trail classic, but additional distances provide options for every runner.

Whether you're an ultra veteran or just dipping your toes into the trail world, Dizzy welcomes you!

Aid and support

This is a cupless race. Thanks to our friends at the Lone Goose Saloon, you will receive a sweet reusable cup as part of your race swag.

There will be one fully stocked aid station at the pavilion with sweet, salty, and classic trail fare, plus water and sodas. You're welcome to set up personal aid on the picnic tables in the pavilion, with plenty of room for everyone.

Aid opportunities per distance

  • 50K: 5 aid opportunities
  • 20 Mile: 3 aid opportunities
  • 10 Mile: 1 aid opportunity

Medical support will be on site, provided by HEMSI.

Packet pickup and registration

Packet pickup will be held at RunningLane on Friday, 11/20, located at 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW Suite 1, Huntsville, AL 35801, from 12pm Noon to 6pm.

You can also pick up bibs and shirts on race morning from 6 to 6:45 AM.

Please note the staggered start times for your distance and plan accordingly.

Register by 10/15/26 to guarantee your shirt size. Late entries are subject to availability.

Parking and park entry

Carpool if possible, as parking is limited. Registrants will receive a pre-race email several days before the race with more detailed parking instructions.

Please be courteous to park guests who have rented the cabins adjacent to the pavilion, and do not park in cabin-designated spots.

Your race fee includes park entry. A parking pass will be sent with the pre-race email.

Music and photography

There will be music at the pavilion to keep spirits high when you come through for aid.

Schreiner Trail Photography will be out on the course capturing all the dirt, grit, and grins.

Sponsors and awards

RunningLane is sponsoring awards for top 3 male and female in each distance.

Race rules

As with all HTC races, the following are not allowed:

  • Bicycles
  • Strollers
  • Pets (we love 'em, just not on course)
  • Roller skates or skateboards

The use of headphones, earbuds, or any personal music device is strongly discouraged. This is not a closed course, and you need to be able to hear bikers, hikers, and your fellow runners. Runner safety is a top priority.

Do not litter. Leave no trace.

Huntsville Slam eligibility

Only the 50K counts toward the HTC Slam Series. The 10M and 20M are not eligible.

Registration for the Slam opens October 1st.

Bib and distance change rules

Deadline to change distances

  • You may switch to a shorter distance (50K to 20M, or 20M to 10M) before race day. The deadline is Tuesday, November 17 — no exceptions.
  • Email the race director before the deadline if you need to change. No race-day switches.

No drop-down finishes

  • If you start a race, you must finish that race to receive an official finish.
  • Register for the 50K but stop after 20 miles? No 20-mile result.
  • Sign up for the 20M and only run one loop? No 10-mile finish.

Bib must be worn on the front

  • Wear the bib clearly visible at all times. Bibs tucked under jackets, on hydration packs, or turned backward will cause problems.
  • Bib must be seen at the finish arch after each loop to track progress and credit laps.

Bib transfers

  • Bib transfers are not allowed. Do not give your bib to someone else.

What your entry includes

Park entry
Your race fee includes park entry.

The course

16.1 km32.2 km50K

50K

50kTrail
10 milesTrail
20 milesTrail
Cut-off9 hours · Three loops; must begin the third loop no later than 1 pm.

20 Miles

50kTrail
10 milesTrail
20 milesTrail
Cut-off8 hours and 45 minutes · Two loops.

10 Miles

50kTrail
10 milesTrail
20 milesTrail
Cut-off8 hours and 45 minutes · One loop.

All distances follow the same figure-8-style loop. The course starts with a flatter, faster section utilizing the South Plateau, Firetower and the Family Bike Trail, then dips down off the plateau, travels through Logan-Keith and up the Sinks trail, bringing runners back to the pavilion. Runners must check in at the arch after each 10-mile loop.

Location

Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL, USA Open in Google Maps

City insight: Huntsville

Huntsville is the most populous city in Alabama and the county seat of Madison County, located in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama just south of Tennessee. It was founded within the Mississippi Territory in 1805 and had 215,006 residents at the 2020 census. Summers are hot and humid with cool, wet winters, so spring and autumn offer the most comfortable racing conditions.

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