Year of Sports

Summer Cross Country Runs: 1, 2, and 3 Miles — Jun 3-Aug 21, 2008
Huntsville
Jun 3-Aug 21, Huntsville Summer Cross Country Runs: 1, 2, and 3 Miles 256-534-9458. www.huntsvilletrackclub.org. Huntsville Running Park (South end of the Old Airport near the municipal golf course)--It's summer and what better way to celebrate the season than particpating in these events. Every Tues., 6:30 p.m. [more]

Southeast Alabama Pro Rodeo — Aug 22-23, 2008
Ozark
Aug 22-23, Ozark Southeast Alabama Pro Rodeo 334-774-9190. Admission charged. Ag-Plex Arena—There is nothing that compares to the color and pageantry that a pro rodeo competition has to offer. The clowns, the horses, the bull and the cowboys all add to the excitement. Enjoy bull-riding, roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and more. [more]

Rappelling Adventure — Aug 23, 2008
Fort Payne
Aug 23, Fort Payne Rappelling Adventure 256-997-9577. www.trueadventuresports.com. Admission charged. True Adventure Sports--Experience the thrill of rappelling down the sheer sandstone gems of northeast Alabama. No previous experience necessary. Each trip includes all the gear, plus basic instruction. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. [more]

Tristates100 Tour of Miracles — Aug 23, 2008
Dothan
102, 65, and 25 mile ride options. The 102 mile route takes riders from Alabama into Georgia, Florida, then back to Alabama. The 65 mile route takes riders From Alabama into [more]

Extreme Night Hike — Aug 25, 2008
Fort Payne
Aug 25, Fort Payne Extreme Night Hike 256-997-9577. www.trueadventuresports.com. Admission charged. True Adventure Sports--Intended for a large group team-building exercise, this hike has a bit of bouldering, some scrambling, some spelunking, and a whole lot of required teamwork. Headlamp and enthusiastic guide included. 7-9:30 p.m. [more]

Guided Archaeology Tour of Calhoun & St. Clair Counties — Aug 23-28, 2008
Jacksonville
Aug 23-28, Jacksonville Guided Archaeology Tour of Calhoun & St. Clair Counties 256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. Admission charged. Various locations—Come along with JSU's Dr. Harry Holstein for a guided archaeology tour of various sites, including Janney Iron Furnace, a 19th-century battlefield and river locks, a prehistoric Indian village, etc. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. [more]

Extreme Night Hike — Aug 30, 2008
Fort Payne
Aug 30, Fort Payne Extreme Night Hike 256-997-9577. www.trueadventuresports.com. Admission charged. True Adventure Sports--Intended for a large group team-building exercise, this hike has a bit of bouldering, some scrambling, some spelunking, and a whole lot of required teamwork. Headlamp and guide included. 7-9:30 p.m. [more]

Glassner Autumn Challenge Century Ride — Aug 30, 2008
Montgomery
Aug 30, Pintlala Glassner Autumn Challenge Century Ride 334-399-8111. Fee for participants. Pintlala Baptist Church--A 100-mile bicycle ride that begins at Pintlala Baptist and tours Montgomery County courntryside. Rolling hills and frequent rest stops with pancake breakfast at the beginning and tomato sandwiches and ice cream at the end. 6:30 a.m. until. [more]

Monte Sano 10K & 5K Road Races & Fun Run — Aug 30, 2008
Huntsville
Aug 30, Huntsville Monte Sano 10K & 5K Road Races & Fun Run 256-881-2642. www.huntsvilletrackclub.org. Monte Sano State Park--8 a.m. [more]

UAB Football — Aug 30, 2008
Birmingham
The UAB Blazers take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane to open the 2008 college football season for the first time at home. [more]

SCCA — Aug 29-31, 2008
Birmingham
America’s sportscar club returns to Barber's for what is sure to be a competitive weekend of grassroots racing at the country’s most scenic road racing venue. [more]

Chickasaw Trails Invitational — Sep 6, 2008

Moulton
Sept 6, Moulton Chickasaw Trails Invitational 256-974-1658, 256-566-4410. www.alabamahighschoolrunner.com. Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center—Snug between Bankhead National Forest and the Tennessee River is one of America’s top rated cross country championship courses featuring scenic wooded trails that allow for a fast race and great spectating. [more]

Frantic Frog Triathlon, 7th Annual — Sep 6, 2008
Scottsboro
Sept 6, Scottsboro Frantic Frog Triathlon 256-574-3127. Free. Entry fee for participants. Goose Pond Colony—Several competing categories including individual, team, Clydesdale, Athena, and Master. Major courses include a 400m swim, 24K bike, and 5K run. 8 a.m.-until. [more]

Woodsy Stroll — Sep 13, 2008
Fort Payne
Sept 13, Fort Payne Woodsy Stroll 256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. Free. DeSoto State Park/Lodge—Explore the trails of DeSoto State Park and hike along the Little River with Dr. Jim Rayburn. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon. [more]

All You Can Eat Century Bike Ride — Sep 20, 2008

Huntsville
This is one of the premier cycling events in the beautiful Tennessee Valley. The fully sagged ride follows a gently rolling loop on low-traffic roads through Madison, Franklin and Lincoln Counties of Alabama and Tennessee. Five different distance options are available ranging from 23 miles to 102 miles. After the ride enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner provided by Nothing But Noodles! [more]

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