MSFC Safety Day 5K
MSFC Safety Day 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Huntsville, AL, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The MSFC Running Club is hosting a Safety Day affiliated 5K race on 9/26 at 9 am. All with Redstone Arsenal access are welcome! Spectators and volunteers without Arsenal access need a recreational pass from the Garrison. Applicants must request the pass at the Visitor Center in person. Visit the Gate 9 Visitor Center (4122 Rideout Rd, Huntsville, AL 35808) with your Real ID compliant Driver's License to get access. The Visitor Center is open 7 a.m.to 3 p.m., Monday – Friday. NOT OPEN SATURDAY.
You MUST take care of your Recreational Pass Access ahead of time so there are no hiccups on Race Day.
All must bring your Real ID compliant Driver's License to scan at the Arsenal Entry gate on race day morning.
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
81°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Owens Cross Roads 3s, 13 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?
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29
Days to train
- Race
- MSFC Safety Day 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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MSFC Safety Day 5K
Sep 26, 2026