Rocket Fun Run, powered by ASICS
Rocket Fun Run, powered by ASICS is a running race on September 28, 2026 in Mobile, AL.
- Date
- September 28, 2026 (22 days to go)
- Location
- 3972 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
DETAILS
Join us for an out-of-this-world fun run and shoe demo, powered by ASICS! 🚀💥👟 Participants will blast off up McGregor Hill, then return to the store for free, fun activities for the whole family.
👟 Demo new shoes from ASICS, including the Novablast 6 and GT-2000 v15.
🧑🏽🚀 Costume Contest: come dressed in your best rocket- or space-themed outfit.
🎟️ Raffle drawing: Earn 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent in-store before 7:30 PM!
🚀 Rocket pops to cool you down.
🏆 Stay tuned for more games to come!
ROUTES
1.6 Mile Walk: head up McGregor and turn back at the new roundabout on Dauphin St.
3.6 Mile Run: head up McGregor and turn back at Old Shell Rd.
SCHEDULE
6:15 PM - Fun Run Sign-in & Demo Shoes: check in at the store and find a pair of ASICS shoes to try out on your run. Demo shoes are first come, first served.
6:30 PM - Fun Run Start: runners and walkers leave from the store and head up McGregor Hill.
7:15 PM - Costume Contest: all entrants will parade for the crowd - loudest cheer wins.
7:30 PM - Raffle Drawing: MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
ILLUMINATION & SAFETY
This is an evening run with sunset expected at 6:43pm. It will start to get dark around 7:06pm. While the course is well-lit with street lights, please bring your own illumination for increased safety.
🚶🏻♀️🏃🏾♂️ Grab a friend or the whole family and we'll see you there!
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
85°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mobile, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mobile, AL
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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22
Days to train
- Race
- Rocket Fun Run, powered by ASICS
- Date
- September 28, 2026
- Location
- 3972 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL
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Rocket Fun Run, powered by ASICS
Sep 28, 2026