About the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The race starts on open valley roads and finishes by running through Cathedral Caverns State Park, which means the last stretch is underground. That cave finish is the whole point of this event, and it genuinely does not feel like any other race ending. The course itself is mostly road, so the terrain is straightforward until you duck into the cave.
Packet pickup runs at a local running store in Huntsville across the two days before the race, which is the smoother option if you can make it. Race-morning pickup is also available at the park near the start line, though organizers suggest arriving early. Pulled pork barbecue sandwiches, chips, and a drink are waiting at the finish.
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Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
251finishers
22:36winner
40:52median
1:28:20cutoff
Top 3: Alondra Hernandez (22:36) · Brian Mignogna (26:06) · Aiden Pierce (26:36)
10K Results · 2026
209finishers
39:50winner
1:13:37median
2:17:11cutoff
Top 3: Alexander Albano (39:50) · Eli Cryer (43:12) · Kortney Kuhl (49:15)
Half Marathon Results · 2026
149finishers
1:33:35winner
2:28:52median
3:59:19cutoff
Top 3: Jeff O'Ffill (1:33:35) · Jayson Alford (1:41:13) · Rory McDonald (1:42:34)
The Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles2/28/2027 08:00$90
10K2/28/2027 08:00$65
5K2/27/2027 08:00$55
Half Marathon + 5K CHALLENGE2/27/2027 08:00$125
10K + 5K CHALLENGE2/27/2027 08:00$100
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Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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