Race to the Cave 10K

Woodville, AL, USA · February 28, 2027·

48°·53° high·Light·Dry

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Race to the Cave 10K race day weather

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59° high

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Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race

A cool 48°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 59°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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About the Race to the Cave 10K

The Race to the Cave 10K is the shorter road race of the Sunday at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama, about 31 miles from Huntsville. The course starts on the roads of a valley and ends with roughly 1.2 miles of running through the cave itself, which GPS watches do not record, so the watch distance reads well under 6.2 miles.

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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 10K FAQ

When is the 2027 Race to the Cave 10K?

The 2027 Race to the Cave 10K will be held on Sunday February 28, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Race to the Cave 10K?

The time limit for the Race to the Cave 10K is 2.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Race to the Cave 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 62°F and a low of 42°F with a 14% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Race to the Cave 10K?

Over the 3 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2023 to 2026), it averaged 37°F at the start and 42°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 10K?

Of the 3 years on record, 2026 was the warmest, reaching 58°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2023, at 30°F.

What was the windiest Race to the Cave 10K?

Of the 3 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 10 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2026, at 0 mph.

Race to the Cave 10K weather history

Based on 3 years of data

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40°F

L:37° H:42°

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Dew26°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Race to the Cave 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	48°/58°	-	45°
2025 Race to the Cave 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	34°/37°	-	19°
2023 Race to the Cave 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	30°/32°	-	14°

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