Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K

Huntsville, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

15K

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Sep 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K

The course runs through the neighborhoods sitting on top of Monte Sano mountain, so expect real elevation and a route that feels more like a mountain-road run than a flat city loop. The streets wind through a residential area, with aid stations spaced out across the course. It is a certified route and qualifies for state records.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a Fleet Feet Sports location, with race-morning pickup available at the church that serves as the start area. Parking is directed by volunteers, and the organizers ask that you follow their guidance rather than finding your own spot on a side street.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

15K · 2025 results

359finishers

55:28winner

1:29:52median

2:18:45cutoff

Top 3: Erick Kigen (55:28) · Emma Hardman (56:13) · Anthony Parameswaran (58:08)

The Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

15K10/10/2026 07:30$20

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Common Questions About the Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K

Will I finish last at the Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 15K field finished slower than 1:29:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:18:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K a good first 15K?

A field of 359 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 15K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K?

The 15K winner ran 55:28 while the median finisher took 1:29:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.