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Huntsville Events
Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Rocket City.
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Huntsville Havoc 2026-27 Home Games
Huntsville Havoc home games at the Von Braun Center's Propst Arena, starting with an October 9 exhibition and an October 23 home opener, with home dates through April 3, 2027.
VBC Propst Arena
See the Von Braun Center for ticket pricing
Huntsville Havoc Vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Huntsville Havoc Vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at Von Braun Center Propst Arena is on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This includes NO clutch purses, fanny packs, or diaper bags. Exceptions to this policy will be made for all medically necessary items after proper inspection. Cash accepted for Havoc merchandise and chuck-a-puck.
Von Braun Center Propst Arena
7:00 PM
Sublett Point Challenge 50K, 25K and 5K
A Saturday trail running event on Oct 24 with 50K and 25K trail races at 7:00 am and a 5K at 8:00 am up Sublett Point. The organizers say proceeds support childhood cancer research.
McMullen Cove
7:00 AM50K $70 to $100; 25K $60 to $100; 5K $30 to $40 (depending on registration date)
THE UNDERGROUND 5K
A Halloween-eve night race held in the bottom level of the Bridge Street Town Centre parking garage on Oct 30: a one-mile at 6:30 pm, the 5K at 7 pm, then an after party. Costumes encouraged.
Parking Garage at Bridge Street Town Centre
6:30 PM5K $45; Underground Mile $25 (plus sign-up fee); registration ends Oct 29
Spooktacular 5K & Monster Mile 2026
A Halloween-morning costume run downtown: the Spooktacular 5K at 8:00 AM, then the one-mile Monster Mile, with a costume contest and awards around 9:30 AM. Fleet Feet Huntsville & Madison hosts.
Big Spring Park (Church Street start)
8:00 AM5K $35, Monster Mile $25, both races $40 (both-race option closes October 23)
Huntsville Havoc Vs. Macon Mayhem
The Huntsville Havoc host the Macon Mayhem twice at Propst Arena: a Halloween-themed game with trick-or-treating and wiener dog races, and a Veterans Game with the 313th Military Band.
Von Braun Center Propst Arena
7:00 PM
The Sensory Fun Color Run & Walk
A color run and walk with a 5K at 1:00 pm and a 1-mile at 2:00 pm on Nov 1, supporting sensory inclusion. It was rescheduled to Sunday, Nov 1.
Oakwood University
1:00 PMFree to register (online registration required)
First Solar HEROES 5k
The second annual First Solar HEROES 5k at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Nov 7, with a 5k run, a 5k ruck and a 1 mile fun run. The race page says proceeds go to Still Serving Veterans.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
7:30 AM5k run or ruck $30; 1 Mile Fun Run $20; 5k + mile bundle $35
Lobsterfest 5K
A 5K run or walk on the Aldridge Creek Greenway starting from St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 8:00 am on Nov 7, kicking off Lobsterfest.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
8:00 AM$30 to $35 depending on registration date
KofC Tootsie Roll 5K & Fun Run
The Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run is at Madison City Stadium on Nov 7. The organizers say it benefits Madison City Schools special education.
Madison City Stadium
8:00 AM5K $25 to $40; Fun Run $20 to $25 (depending on registration date)
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntsville
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Huntsville 5K Run & Walk on the UAH campus, Nov 7 at 8:30 am. The foundation supports first responders, military heroes and their families.
UAH Campus
8:30 AMAdult $35; first responders and military $30; youth (13-17) $20; child (12 and under) $10 (prices rise Oct 7)
Huntsville Half Marathon
The Huntsville Track Club's Huntsville Half Marathon, which the organizers call the 48th annual, starts at 8 am on Nov 14 at Hillwood Baptist Church in South Huntsville.
Hillwood Baptist Church
8:00 AM$45 through Oct 31, $50 Nov 1 to 7
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