Race to the Cave Half Marathon

Woodville, AL, USA · February 28, 2027·

48°·56° high·Light·Dry

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Runners will face a temperature rise from 48°F at the start to 56°F by race end. Winds from the SSW will be light, maxing out at 9 mph. With humidity at 60%, it’s advisable to start conservatively to avoid overheating as temperatures climb. A throwaway layer is recommended during the pre-race wait due to the cooler feels-like temperature.

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About the Race to the Cave Half Marathon

Race to the Cave is a road half marathon at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama, about 31 miles from Huntsville. The course follows roads through a valley and finishes with a 1.2-mile run through the cave itself, where GPS watches do not record. The half marathon and 10K start at 8:00 AM on Sunday, with a 5K on Saturday and combined weekend challenges.

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Race weekend

Saturday, February 27

8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Sunday, February 28

8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

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Race to the Cave Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2027 Race to the Cave Half Marathon?

The 2027 Race to the Cave Half Marathon will be held on Sunday February 28, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Race to the Cave Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Race to the Cave Half Marathon is 4 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Race to the Cave Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 62°F and a low of 42°F with a 14% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Race to the Cave Half Marathon?

Over the 3 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2023 to 2026), it averaged 37°F at the start and 46°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Race to the Cave Half Marathon?

Of the 3 years on record, 2026 was the warmest, reaching 65°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2023, at 30°F.

What was the windiest Race to the Cave Half Marathon?

Of the 3 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 10 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2026, at 1 mph.

Race to the Cave Half Marathon weather history

Based on 3 years of data

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42°F

L:37° H:46°

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Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Race to the Cave Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	48°/65°	-	45°
2025 Race to the Cave Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	34°/39°	-	18°
2023 Race to the Cave Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	30°/34°	-	14°

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