Random Medal 5K
Random Medal 5K is a running race on August 14, 2027 in Huntsville, AL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- August 14, 2027 (339 days to go)
- Location
- 2151 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎉 RANDOM MEDAL 5K — PART 2! 🎉
Come enjoy a fun run with Rocket City Runners! 🏃🏾♂️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏾♀️🚶🏿♂️🚶🏼♀️
We’re bringing back one of Huntsville’s most unique and exciting race experiences — the Random Medal 5K, Part 2!
This year, we’re changing things up and adding even more mystery! 👀🎁
After completing your 3.1-mile journey, the real fun begins! You’ll make your way to the Rocket City Runners Mystery Medal Boxes, where you’ll reach in and pull a random RCR-designed finisher medal.
But we’re not stopping there!
Next, you’ll head to the RunningLane Mystery Medal Boxes and pull a second random RunningLane medal.
🎁 The catch? NO PEEKING! 👀
Simply reach in, grab your surprise medal, and discover which unique design you earned. Every runner gets a different surprise, and you won’t know what you’re getting until race day!
🏅 TWO MEDALS. ONE MYSTERY.
Every finisher is guaranteed TWO medals:
🥇 1 Random Rocket City Runners Medal
🥇 1 Random RunningLane Medal
You won't know which designs you'll receive until you cross the finish line!
👕 BONUS FOR THE FIRST 250 RUNNERS!
The first 250 registered runners are guaranteed a one-of-a-kind Random Medal 5K shirt!
1 Largest Group Award !
⚠️ The race is strictly capped at 500 runners, so once we hit 500 registrations, registration is CLOSED!
Whether you walk, jog, crawl, or run, come join us for an unforgettable morning filled with community, excitement, surprises, and a little mystery at the finish line!
All paces are welcome! 🎉
🚀 Rocket City Runners
Walk, Jog, Crawl, or Run… Once You Run With Us, You’re Family!
📦 PACKET PICKUP
📍 RunningLane
2407 Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, AL 35801
📅 Friday, August 13, 2027
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM CDT
🏃 RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
📅 Saturday, August 14, 2027
📍 2151 John Hunt Park Trails
⏰ 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM CDT
Pick up your packet at RunningLane on 08/13/27 or on race day, 08/14/27.
🎁 Remember: You won't know which two medals you receive until you reach into the mystery boxes!
Will you get the medal you wanted… or one you never expected? 👀🏅
There’s only one way to find out — CROSS THAT FINISH LINE! 🚀
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
92°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 12 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Random Medal 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
339
Days to train
- Race
- Random Medal 5K
- Date
- August 14, 2027
- Location
- 2151 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL
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Random Medal 5K
Aug 14, 2027