Huntsville Pub Run

07/28/2026

Normally we try to keep this page for Huntsville Pub Run events only so that everyone can easily find the information.

But there is a race that is near and dear to me that Gerri Huskins Plain is the Race Director. Please consider Joining us on Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026, at Joe Davis Stadium for a 5k and/or 10k to benefit the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program. There is also a 1-ish mile fun run for the kiddos.

Not in town? Want to sleep in? We have just the thing for you! We have a Sleep in for Justice option that gets you a cool shirt and still benefits the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Help us provide civil legal services to low-income individuals in Madison County and register today.

I'll be volunteering all morning but gladly signed up for the Sleep in for Justice option so that I can support Gerri and this wonderful cause. I hope that many of our Pub Runners will join us.

https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Huntsville/RaceForJusticeHuntsville

07/23/2026

Great to be back at MELT - Huntsville for the Pub Run last night. 238 braved the Heat and Humidity. The management and staff always take great care of us and certainly got a workout filling and refilling the provided water station.

The group is always in a state of transition as we gladly welcome new runners each week and sadly say goodbye to some.

This week we wish Amber and Andrew Mann all the best as they head with their pups to New Mexico and an exciting new career. Glad you were able to share your time with us and we will look forward to seeing you when you visit.

Thanks to Kevin L Chambers for providing the delicious Strawberry Cake and sharing it with the group.

We also have to say goodbye to Meg Buckner, who is heading to Atlanta (Georgia Tech) for her Master's degree. I'll miss her smile and the joy that she always brought to the group.

On a positive note, Anthony Ellis recently put on a shirt and married Grace Burnard. I'm sure the wedding photos will be beautiful. Mr. & Mrs. Ellis returned from their wedding and honeymoon in Punta Cana and joined us last night. Please congratulate them when you see them at a Pub Run.

Next week we head to Whole Foods Market. Start hydrating and figure out who you can invite to be part of our group.

07/09/2026

I don't have any cool pics to share but I know many of your were thankful for the cloud cover and outflow winds that brought some relief to the Huntsville Pub Run - Stovehouse last night.

I'm frequently asked if the number of runners goes down during the summer. Surprisingly our numbers peak during the summer, in spite of the heat. I thought the group looked small last night and guessed about 180, when in reality the count was above 235 again.

Coming back from vacation, I was excited to see everyone. So excited that I accidentally deleted a LEFT TURN on College Park on the 5 mile paper route. Looking at all the Strava routes it appeared that everyone handled it like pros, even if you ended up with a little extra distance. I do my best to provide accurate info, but have learned that after 477 Pub Runs x 2 (3 & 5 Mile) I'm human and make mistakes. Just don't tell Gerri.

Why do I look forward to every Wednesday? It's seeing my friends and interacting with new ones. Last night I got to:

*Chat about Connecticut, Boston and Martha's Vineyard. Aquatic Brewing, Amity Island Running Club. Fiddlehead and Treehouse.
*Met a mom and her daughter (attending UAH this fall) running their 1st Pub Run.
*Congratulate our newest Pub Run engaged couple. Any guesses?

And sadly see Angello Karadzhinov at his last Pub Run before heading home to England to celebrate his sisters graduation and then returning to start his PHD program in Tuscaloosa.

The Huntsville Pub Run is more than a run. It is a community of amazing people that come together to enjoy life.

See you next week at The Nook!

06/30/2026

Huntsville Pub Run at Back Forty

It looks like USA soccer ⚽ game will start at 7pm not 5pm. Parking should be similar to normal. Know alternative locations and of course never at Bullet and Barrel.

Yes it will be hot. Very hot. Hydrate before, during and after. Be safe and smart.

06/25/2026

For our Huntsville Pub Run OG's or have been coming regularly for awhile, you have most likely found your group within the group. Please take a minute to watch this video and see what you can do to make all of our new runners welcome.

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ-89N2pYb_/

06/25/2026

What a night. Thank you to everyone that showed up to the first ever Huntsville Pub Run at Barracuda Taco Stand. The food and service, especially given the sheer volume was amazing.

Every time we select a "new" Pub Run location the second guessing begins. Will the location be able to handle the volume? Will people show up and where will they park? Can I create safe, interesting routes?

First contact was made with Barracuda when construction first began in 2025. Lots of conversation via FB, email and multiple in person visits to discuss the logistics with the GM (Tina). And Gerri I visited several times and always had a good visit.

We settled on a date, estimated 180-220 people and the rest is history. You ALL showed up! Regulars, first-timers and OG's. Everyone was in good spirits. Positive comments on the routes, everyone was patient with the service and seemed to have a great time.

So Pub Run #475, our 63rd location and a new record in the books. Gerri and I thank you all for your participation and friendship. Without you, there is no Pub Run.

06/21/2026

Congratulations to Kyle and Catherine who recently returned from their Maine elopment. They got all dressed up and hiked beautiful Acadia National Park. They officially become Huntsville Pub Run couple #10 to be married.

For those wondering, here is the complete list.
#1 Edward and Leslie Watts (Aug 2018)
#2 Tyler Englestad and Loralei Oswald
#3 David and Meg McArdle (7/26/20)
#4 Justin Hanna and Michelle Hopkins (2020)
#5 Ross and Mica Anderson (4/10/21)
#6 Scott and Jennifer McCluskey
#7 Andrew and Amber Mann (10/10/25)
#8 Bryan & Genna King
#9 Ben England and Amanda Steinmetz (5/7/26)
#10 Kyle Wagner and Catherine Rhinehart Toriello (6/15/26)
#11 Who's next??

06/12/2026

Photos taken by Perla L. Núñez at the Huntsville Pub Run - Green Bus Brewing on 6/10/26.

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06/07/2026

The Equality March is canceled due to weather.

06/06/2026

What a great crowd from Madison County at the Rainsville Freedom Run this morning! The heat, humidity, and hills were humbling but the company was the best!