Random Medal 5K
Random Medal 5K is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Huntsville, AL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Location
- 2151 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come enjoy a fun run with Rocket City Runners!
We're bringing a unique and exciting race experience to Huntsville—the Random Medal 5K!
After completing your 3.1-mile journey, you'll get the chance to reach into our Mystery Medal Box and pull out a random finisher medal. The catch? No peeking! Simply reach in, grab your surprise medal, and discover which unique design you've earned.
Every finisher is guaranteed a medal, but you won't know which one until race day. It's all part of the fun!
Whether you walk, jog, or run, come join us for an unforgettable race filled with excitement, community, 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 Date & Time & Location
2407 Memorial Parkway (RunningLane)
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801 US
August 28, 2026 11:00am CDT - August 28, 2026 6:30pm CDT
Race Day Packet Pickup Time
7:00am CDT - 7:45am CDT
Pick Up at RunningLane 08/28/26 or on the day of the race.
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
90°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
27%
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?
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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 Huntsville 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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Random Medal 5K
Aug 29, 2026