From the Organizer
🏃♀️🎉 Join us for the MidCity 5K, a fun and community-focused, music-themed race through MidCity District, benefiting the Maitland Arts Initiative.
🔗 Tap the link below to register today!!! Each registration before April 13th will receive a MidCity 5k hat. Each registration after April 13th will receive a MidCity 5K tote bag.
https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Huntsville/MidCity5K
Last day to register is Wednesday, June 10th at 11:59 pm!
PACKET PICK UP:
🏃♀️Fleet Feet Madison,181 Hughes Rd Suite 17, Madison, AL 35758, 10 am to 7 pm on Friday, June 12
🏃♀️Day-of the race starting at 7:00 am, June 13th.
🎵 👟 The MidCity 5K brings together fitness, music, and local flavor, with runners and walkers moving through a course featuring live bands and entertainers throughout the district.
The race wraps up with a post-5k celebration, including live music, good food, and drinks from MidCity’s favorites. Whether you’re running, walking, strolling or cheering from the sidelines, we invite everyone to stick around after the finish line to eat, drink, and enjoy the neighborhood.
🙏Thank you to our sponsors & partners:
Trader Joe’s
Renewal by Andersen
The Prewitt Group
lululemon
Fleet Feet
Huntsville Music Office
Legacy Health Chiropractic
Orion Amphitheater
🛍️Vendors:
Rill Hydration
Blue Oak BBY
Greenroom Coffee
Rocket City Apparel Co.
Coca Cola
Colt Wolf Dog Treats and Pet Care
Smith's Popcicles
Nature's Fountain
Nanny's Lemonade
GF Fitness
barre3
🎵Musicians:
DJ MiC
Aaron Anderson
Drew Clemons
Jayne
Dray (MC)
📍 Location:
MidCity District (in front of Blue Oak BBQ)
1000 MidCity Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806
🗓️Saturday, June 13th, 2026
⏰ Start: 8:00 a.m.
The mission of the Maitland Arts Initiative is to empower students and communities by providing access to arts education, resources, and opportunities. Through our innovative programming, we inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to realize their dreams and passionately pursue their artistic talents.
Registration Fees
January 1 – March 13: $35 EARLY BIRD PRICING (Hat included during this time)
March 14 – April 13: $40 (Hat included during this time)
April 14 - June 10: $40 (No MidCity 5k hat included, participants will receive a MidCity 5k Tote)
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
90°
Low
70°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
42%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MidCity 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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 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 MidCity 5K?
- MidCity 5K is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama on June 13, 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 MidCity 5K?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at 1000 MidCity Dr, Huntsville, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MidCity 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MidCity 5K
Jun 13, 2026