Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Running of the Bulls 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Huntsville, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Running of the Bulls 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

The course starts near a local restaurant and finishes on the school side of a bridge, so there is a clear sense of arrival when you cross it. The race benefits a middle school PTA, and the crowd reflects that, mostly families running together rather than people chasing times.

Packet pickup runs the evening before the race at Fleet Feet and Swift Recovery, with a midday-to-evening window. The start area is close enough to the pickup location that logistics on race morning are straightforward.

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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.

5K · 2025 results

468finishers

16:50winner

28:52median

1:02:43cutoff

Top 3: Josh Cornett (16:50) · Dylan Glass (17:22) · David Guzik (17:32)

1 Miles · 2025 results

111finishers

5:56winner

9:52median

19:21cutoff

Top 3: B. Adams (5:56) · J. Bullen (6:08) · A. Cain (6:25)

The Running of the Bulls 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2018. 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

5K8/29/2026 08:00$25

1 Mile8/29/2026 09:00$15

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Common Questions About the Running of the Bulls 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Running of the Bulls 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 28:52, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Running of the Bulls 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run a good first 5K?

A field of 468 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Running of the Bulls 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 16:50 while the median finisher took 28:52. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.