The Legacy Run A 5K For Peace & Prevention
The Legacy Run A 5K For Peace & Prevention is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Huntsville, AL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Presented by the Jarrod Michael Lockett Foundation
Join us for The Legacy Run: A 5K for Peace & Prevention, a community-powered race dedicated to honoring life, promoting peace, and preventing violence before it starts.
Hosted by the Jarrod Michael Lockett Foundation, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters from all backgrounds to move with purpose and stand united for safer, stronger communities. Every step taken is a step toward awareness, healing, and hope.
The Legacy Run is more than a race, it’s a movement. Proceeds from this event directly support the Foundation’s violence prevention initiatives, youth mentorship programs, and community outreach efforts focused on education, conflict resolution, and empowerment.
Whether you’re running for a loved one, walking for peace, or showing up to support a powerful cause, your presence matters.
Run for peace.
Run for prevention.
Run to leave a legacy.
All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Together, we can turn purpose into action and create lasting change, one mile at a time.
Awards will be presented to the following categories:
Overall Finishers
• Top 3 Overall Male Runners
• Top 3 Overall Female Runners
(Overall winners are not eligible for age-group awards.)
Age Group Awards
Awards will be given to the Top Male and Female finisher in each age group:
• 12–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60 and over
Masters Awards
• Top Male Masters Runner (40+)
• Top Female Masters Runner (40+)
Honor a Loved One - During registration, participants will have the opportunity to honor a loved one lost to violent crime.
Registrants will be invited to:
• Submit the name of their loved one
• Upload a photo (optional)
These names and images will be memorialized and displayed at the start and finish line, creating a space of remembrance, reflection, and purpose as we run together for peace and prevention.
This tribute is our way of ensuring that the lives we’ve lost are seen, remembered, and honored.
Nature's Fountain will be on site to offer post-race cold pressed juice and smoothie options. Legacy Run participants will receive a medal and T-shirt
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
83°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Owens Cross Roads 3s, 8 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Legacy Run A 5K For Peace & Prevention
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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The Legacy Run A 5K For Peace & Prevention
Sep 19, 2026