Sat, Apr 17, 2027

Tiny Toes 5K

Huntsville, AL

Opens Dec 30, 2026Annual since at least 2021

5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Mar 22, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Tiny Toes 5K

The course runs through the historic downtown area, so there are storefronts and older architecture along the way rather than a park path. A shorter option uses the Gateway Greenway, a paved trail where children's activities are set up, making it a reasonable morning out for families who want to cover less ground.

Packet pickup is the evening before at Fleet Feet on Carl T Jones Drive, with race-morning pickup available before the start. The awards ceremony wraps up before the shorter distance begins, so families doing both distances can stay in one place for the whole morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

296finishers

17:33winner

31:44median

56:27cutoff

Top 3: Nathan Pierce (17:33) · Bailey Herfurth (17:52) · Rocky Dorsett (19:56)

The Tiny Toes 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.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

5K4/17/2027 08:00$35

1 Mile4/17/2027 09:10$15

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Common Questions About the Tiny Toes 5K

Will I finish last at the Tiny Toes 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:44, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tiny Toes 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 296 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 Tiny Toes 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:33 while the median finisher took 31:44. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.