Family Weekend & Friends Weekend Color Run
Family Weekend & Friends Weekend Color Run is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Huntsville, AL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
4th Annual UAH Family Weekend Color Run 5K
Join us for an exciting morning of fitness, fun, and community! The FIT UAH Recreation is thrilled to partner with UAH Student Life & Family Weekend to bring you this vibrant celebration on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. Whether you are UAH affiliated or not, everyone is welcome to participate in this colorful 5K experience!
This Family Weekend signature event features a fun and festive 5K and 1 Mile experience designed for students, families, alumni, and community members of all ages and fitness levels. Come celebrate together as we paint the morning with color and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
Event Schedule
- 8:00am – Open Registration/Packet Pick-UP
- 9:00am – Color Run 5K begins
- 10:15am – Lil Chargers Stampede (kids' fun run)
- 10:45am – 1 Mile finish line and awards ceremony
- 11:00am – Event concludes
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun morning activity with family and friends, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and be part of a wonderful UAH tradition!
Contact Information
For further questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Miguel Cortes, Fitness and Group Exercise Coordinator, at mac0058@uah.edu or 256-824-5521.
Events
Weather
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
84°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
City Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Family Weekend & Friends Weekend Color Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
29
Days to train
- Race
- Family Weekend & Friends Weekend Color Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Family Weekend & Friends Weekend Color Run
Sep 26, 2026