Conquer the Cave 5K

Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Woodville, AL; 637 Cave Rd, 35776
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run through a stunning cave system after a scenic valley start. This 5K offers a cool, unique adventure unlike any other.

Scenic
Quirky

Experience a truly unique 5K that begins in a beautiful valley, framed by picturesque mountains and fields. The highlight of this race is a memorable 0.6-mile section through the 'crown jewel of caves in the Southeast,' Cathedral Caverns. Inside, enjoy a consistently cool 58F temperature and decorative lighting. This event features multiple wave starts to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey for all participants through this extraordinary course.

What to expect

Begin your run in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and fields.
Enter a magnificent cave for a 0.6-mile out-and-back section, enjoying decorative lighting and a cool 58F temperature.
Pick up a glow stick at the cave's turnaround point.

Standout details

Run through a natural cave
Glow stick included
Decorative cave lighting
Scenic valley start

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sun, Sep 20, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT · Closes Sep 17, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sun, Sep 20, 9:30 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT · Closes Sep 17, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT · Closes Sep 18, 2026, 12:59 PM CDT

+ 2 more options

5K
Sun, Sep 20, 10:30 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 12:59 PM CDT
5K
Sun, Sep 20, 11:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 12:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

Warm season

The course

Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

The race starts in a beautiful valley with picturesque mountains and fields in the background. Once runners get to the 1.9 mile mark they will enter the crown jewel of caves in the Southeast. The portion of the 5k course that runs through the cave is an out and back 0.6mi that is wide enough for 2 way traffic. Runners will pick up a glow stick at the turn around point and the decorative lighting will be on at all times. The average temperatures for race day are a low of 54F, high of 79F. Meanwhile inside the cave the year round temperature is a cool 58F. This will truly be a race like no other.

Check out this awesome video on Cathedral Caverns State Park to get an idea of the beautiful scenery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cbIBSopnDo

Packet pickup will be at RunningLane on FRIDAY from 2-7PM and SATURDAY September 20th from 10:30AM-4:30PM . RunningLane is located at 2407 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. There will also be packet pickup at the race on Sunday from 7:00AM-10AM. Please arrive 1 hour before your wave start.

Due to the interest in this race and the size of the cave, we will have multiple heats or "waves" of 200 runners each. Each wave will go off 30 minutes after the first. Example:

9:00am: 1st Wave 9:30am: 2nd Wave 10:00am: 3rd Wave 10:30am: 4th Wave 11:00am: 5th Wave

We are unable to move runners from different waves based on the wave you select during registration. Please check with family and friends on which wave you want to participate in BEFORE registering that way you are able to run/ walk together.

You must stick to your wave assignment! If you do not run in the wave you signed up for, you will not receive a finishing time.

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