From the Organizer
Join the Monarch March 5K & Fun Run, benefitting the Montessori School of Huntsville!
Lace up your sneakers for a morning of movement, community, nature, and fun! Whether you are aiming for a personal record or looking to enjoy a casual stroll with friends and family, this event is for everyone. The flat, scenic course is perfect for all fitness levels. It takes you from the start at The Montessori School of Huntsville on Chaney Thompson to Hobbs Road, then through the Aldridge Creek Greenway, and back to the start via Green Cove Road.
Top overall male and female finishers, as well as top age-group winners, will receive special awards!
Events
Weather
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
69°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Monarch March 5k and Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
292
Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Monarch March 5k and Fun Run
Mar 27, 2027