Desmond Wingard Legacy 5K
Desmond Wingard Legacy 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Montgomery, AL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (22 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Registration is $30 in advance and $40 on the day of the event. A T-shirt is included with registration through October 14. After that, T-shirts are available while supplies last.
The race will start at the WSFA building on Dexter Avenue in Montgomery, Alabama, and continue through downtown Montgomery. Halloween costumes are welcome!
All proceeds benefit the Desmond Wingard Legacy in Journalism Scholarship Endowment at Troy University.
Desmond Wingard, WSFA’s former News Director who passed away 10/30/25 after a short battle with cancer. Desmond was an integral part of WSFA and was responsible for so many of the positive things our station has done for our community. Desmond was a dear friend to all that knew him and our race is in his honor to help raise funds for the Desmond Wingard Legacy in Journalism Scholarship at Troy University.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
About Montgomery, AL
Population
198,440
as of 2023
City Elevation
198 ft
Nearest Airport
MGM
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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22
Days to train
- Race
- Desmond Wingard Legacy 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Desmond Wingard Legacy 5K
Oct 31, 2026