About the HSV Ironbowl 5K
This is a Parks and Recreation department race in Huntsville, timed around the annual college football rivalry that gives it its name. The connection to that game day tradition shapes the feel of the morning, even if the course is a straightforward road run through the city.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/28/2026 08:00$25
1 Mile11/28/2026 09:00$20
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