Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K
Race Date
Mar 28, 2026
Location
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Location
- Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 358
The Experience
Preview Run Saturday, March 14th at 6:00 a.m. from Hampton Cove Elementary School! Details on the Run Club Page! 🏃♀️🌿 HUNTSVILLE'S MOST BEAUTIFUL HALF MARATHON 🌿🏃♂️ Race Date: March 28, 2026 Take in stunning views as you run through Huntsville’s most scenic greenways, rivers, ponds, and neighborhoods! 2025 Photos Here! 📍 Location: Hampton Cove & Flint River Greenways – Huntsville, AL 🏁 Race Distances: Half Marathon 10K Enjoy a certified course showcasing nature at its finest. ⏱️ Race Details: Chip-timed 4-Hour Time Limit Minimum Age: 12 years Participant Cap: First 500 registrants 🎽 Entry Fee Includes: Race Registration Race Shirt Unique Finisher's Medal Post-Race Food & Finish Line Party ❗ All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Results and Photos are up! Photos here! 2025 Results here!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
261-A Old Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL, 35763
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
2.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
AL25006JE · Run the Cove Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Solid Pick582 years running
~179 finishers a year
growing or steady
21% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:17:39
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.4"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 358 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
358
Median time
2:12:21
Latest turnout
179
States
1
Turnout by year
2025–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K?
The Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K is held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K take place?
It takes place in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama.
What distances does the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K run.
Is the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K course flat and good for a PR?
The Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 358 runners who have completed the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K.
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