John Wesley Holt 5K Legacy Race is a running race on February 20, 2027 in Mobile, AL.
This 5k race and fun run benefits the John Wesley Holt Foundation. The foundation's philanthropic mission is to provide scholarships for the University of South Alabama's College of Engineering and St. Luke's Episcopal School. The foundation was started in 2023 following the tragic death of John Wesley Holt. John Wesley was an Eagle scout, graduate of St. Luke's, and USA student. His memory, including his love for sport and recreation, along with his pursuit of education and higher learning is commemorated by this annual race and the distribution of these scholarships.
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
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mobile, 4 mi from the venue.
Population
185,097
as of 2023
City Elevation
31 ft
Nearest Airport
MOB
Mobile Regional Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 57 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.
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John Wesley Holt 5K Legacy Race
Feb 20, 2027