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Hot Summer Nights 5K

Date
August 7, 2026
Distance
Hot Summer Nights 5K
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From the Organizer

NEW!

Hot Summer Nights 5K

This will be run the night before our Annual Run Dirty Event

Proceeds from the race support North Alabama Cross Country.

Every year Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison donates approximately $30,000 to local cross-country events and high school programs.

Help us make the 2026 Cross Country year the best yet!

We encourage the entire family to participate this year.  

Packet Pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Huntsville on Friday from 10-3

Race start time is 6:00 p.m.

Early Registration Fee:

Individual $25

Questions? Please suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com

 

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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

92°

Typical Low

71°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:02 AMSunset 7:44 PMDaylight 13h 43m

Host City

About Huntsville, AL

Population

218,814

as of 2023

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

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hot Summer Nights 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

60

Days to train

Race
Hot Summer Nights 5K
Date
August 7, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Hot Summer Nights 5K?
Hot Summer Nights 5K is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama on August 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Hot Summer Nights 5K?
Friday, August 7, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at 2151 Airport Road, Huntsville, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Hot Summer Nights 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Hot Summer Nights 5K

Aug 7, 2026

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