Huff 'N Puff on the Bluff 15K

Huff 'N Puff on the Bluff 15K takes place in Sheffield, Alabama, on March 6, 2027. A single distance is offered, a 15K (9.3 miles), with the start at 8:00 a.m. The name points to a course with some climbing in it, which is worth factoring into your pacing rather than assuming a flat 15K.

Nine miles is a distance that suits runners in the middle of a spring build. It sits between the 10K and the half marathon, hard enough to be a real test but short enough that you can be back in normal training within a few days. Aim to run it at around half-marathon effort and use the hills as the natural place to lose or hold position. If you are preparing specifically, six weeks with a long run of 8 to 10 miles and one weekly hill session will match the demands of the course.