Run for Uganda
Run for Uganda is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Rainsville, AL, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (63 days to go)
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This is a chip timed 5k run. The proceeds go toward digging wells and other missions projects in Uganda.
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
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Payne, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rainsville, AL
Population
5,613
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,311 ft
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 52 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Rainsville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Run for Uganda
Oct 3, 2026