Back again offering arguably the most unique race there is in the United States and the world for that matter, the Race to the Cave Half Marathon and 10K is the only one of its kind, taking runners through the crown jewel of caves, caverns, and valleys in Cathedral Caverns State Park. This race is known for one thing and one thing only; CAVES! What other race, trail or otherwise, provides the opportunity to run through caverns and cross the finish line in a cave?! As you can expect, the sites and sounds of this race are otherworldly, only available to experience here in Woodville, Alabama.
Race to the Cave Half Marathon & 10k
March 2, 2025
Woodville
Road
Ready to sign up?
100-500
Some Hills
Mountain Views
High: 63°
/ Low: 40°
This race begins in the awe-inspiring valley of Cathedral Caverns State Park along Cave Road. After a couple of quick twists and turns, runners will find themselves back on Cathedral Caverns Road before reaching the highway. Expect the first five miles of this course to be largely in descent! Once you reach Thomas Line, however, the slow but persistent ascent begins, with the largest being from mile 7.2-8.7.
Ending with a 1.2-mile straight shot to the finish through the Cathedral Caverns, aka, A CAVE, this race will leave lasting memories for every runner, unlike any other half marathon event out there on offer. Throughout the course, aid stations will be plenty, providing runners with everything from water and Gatorade to the ever-necessary Gu Gels for those in need of some additional energy! There are free pulled pork sandwiches along with chips and a drink for all those who’ve finished this decadent race course. Of course, you’ll walk away with a commemorative finisher’s medal too. In order to get that finisher’s medal, however, runners must cross the finish line in under four (4) hours to qualify as an official Race to the Cave Finisher.
Overview
Back again offering arguably the most unique race there is in the United States and the world for that matter, the Race to the Cave Half Marathon and 10K is the only one of its kind, taking runners through the crown jewel of caves, caverns, and valleys in Cathedral Caverns State Park. This race is known for one thing and one thing only; CAVES! What other race, trail or otherwise, provides the opportunity to run through caverns and cross the finish line in a cave?! As you can expect, the sites and sounds of this race are otherworldly, only available to experience here in Woodville, Alabama.
Course Description
This race begins in the awe-inspiring valley of Cathedral Caverns State Park along Cave Road. After a couple of quick twists and turns, runners will find themselves back on Cathedral Caverns Road before reaching the highway. Expect the first five miles of this course to be largely in descent! Once you reach Thomas Line, however, the slow but persistent ascent begins, with the largest being from mile 7.2-8.7.
Ending with a 1.2-mile straight shot to the finish through the Cathedral Caverns, aka, A CAVE, this race will leave lasting memories for every runner, unlike any other half marathon event out there on offer. Throughout the course, aid stations will be plenty, providing runners with everything from water and Gatorade to the ever-necessary Gu Gels for those in need of some additional energy! There are free pulled pork sandwiches along with chips and a drink for all those who’ve finished this decadent race course. Of course, you’ll walk away with a commemorative finisher’s medal too. In order to get that finisher’s medal, however, runners must cross the finish line in under four (4) hours to qualify as an official Race to the Cave Finisher.
