Liz Hurley Ribbon Run to Feature New 5K Course in 2026
Participants in the October 17 event will follow a modified route through downtown Huntsville due to construction.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Running
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The 23rd annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run will take place in downtown Huntsville on October 17, 2026. Organizers have shifted the race start and finish line to the intersection of Lowe Avenue and Gallatin Street due to ongoing construction.
Why it matters
The route change is necessary to accommodate local construction of the new Huntsville Middle School and fencing around Lowe Avenue. Proceeds from the 5K race remain focused on funding a new 3D mammography machine for the community.
This 23rd annual 5K event continues a long-standing tradition of community fundraising, currently utilizing a modified route to navigate around local school construction. The precise impact of these detours on individual participant transit times remains to be determined on event day.
The players
Liz Hurley Ribbon Run
A long-running community event dedicated to funding breast health technology including 3D mammography machines.
Orbit
The public transit provider in Huntsville offering free service for race participants on the day of the event.
The details
The race course has been redirected to account for the physical constraints created by the Huntsville Middle School construction project and perimeter fencing. Participants will travel east to Franklin Street and head north past the downtown Square before returning to the start and finish line located south of the Federal Courthouse Building. Modified transit access is provided to ensure runner arrival via public bus services.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: The 23rd annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run takes place.
7 a.m., October 17, 2026: Orbit bus transit service begins operating.
11 a.m., October 17, 2026: Free Orbit bus transit service ends.
Health Landscape
The route shift mirrors the ongoing evolution of local urban infrastructure that periodically reshapes community health and engagement events. These logistical adjustments ensure that annual fundraising efforts for specialized medical equipment, like 3D mammography, continue despite local development.
Participants should note that parking is available at the Surgery Center of Huntsville, the Twickenham City garage, Redstone Federal Credit Union garage, and the Orthopedic and Spine Tower garage. If you plan to use transit, be aware that buses will operate on a modified schedule with temporary stops near Gallatin and Williams Avenue.
The takeaway
The event continues to support vital breast health screening technology for the region. Runners should plan for the new route and transit modifications to ensure a seamless experience on race morning.
Further reading
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