Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Race Date
Feb 28, 2026
Location
Woodville, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Location
- Woodville, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,551
The Experience
THE BEST DANG HALF MARATHON, 10K (& NEW IN 2026, 5K) IN THE SOUTH IS BACK AGAIN IN 2026! We will have long sleeve technical shirts for those racing the 10K and Half on Sunday and t-shirts for those who register for the 5K on Saturday. Anyone who registers for the CHALLENGE will receive both the t-shirt and tech long sleeve shirt + different finisher medals for each day.
Creators of Conquer the Cave 5k present to you, the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K! This is all the glory of a road half marathon, with a beautiful cave finish! Join us at the crown jewel of caves, Cathedral Caverns State Park! The race starts on the roads of a beautiful valley and ends with a 1.2 mile finish through the Cathedral Caverns! Everyone registered before 12/26/2025 will be guaranteed the correct size shirt. Average Temperatures at this time of year range from 38-61 degrees Check out all the pictures from 2022 to see what you missed out on 😜 Link: https://spencercox.smugmug.com/Running-Events/Running-Lane-Events/2022-Race-to-The-Cave-Half-Marathon-10K
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (Unisex sizing)
Start Location
637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL, 35776
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick525 years running
~222 finishers a year
shrinking
4% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 28 states
winner 0:57:15
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,551 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,551
Median time
2:23:01
Latest turnout
204
States
42
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
The Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K take place?
It takes place in Woodville, Alabama.
What distances does the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K run.
Is the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,551 runners who have completed the Race to the Cave Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.
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