
From the Organizer
The Rocket City Runners Official 5K
Come enjoy a wonderful morning with the Rocket City Runners Run Club as we walk, jog, and run together. All levels are welcome whether you’re walking, jogging, or running, this is the perfect race to join!
Packet pickup will take place on June 12th from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, at Fleet Feet Huntsville and again on race day, June 13th, from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM at.
Awards
Overall Winners and Top Masters (40+) in both Male and Female categories will receive awards (1 deep).
Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following age groups will receive awards:
0–9, 10–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and 80 & Up.
The largest registered team or group will also receive a special award.
🎖 All participants will receive a finisher medal.
🚫 For safety reasons, strollers and dogs are not allowed on the course.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
90°
Low
70°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
42%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
Population
218,814
as of 2023
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at We Run We Finish 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We Run We Finish 5k
Jun 13, 2026