Reviewed by: Michael Seale
9 exciting 10K + 5K runs happening this spring in Huntsville
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The days are finally getting warmer, and it’s perfect weather to start signing up for 5K and 10K runs in Huntsville!
Check out our guide to upcoming runs in the Rocket City, set with all the details you’ll need to help support each event’s important cause:
All Creatures Great + Small 5K
- When: Friday, March 23 at 8AM (.5K at 9AM)
- Where: Westminster Christian Academy
- Details: Supporting the Greater Huntsville Humane Society
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Pill Hill 10K
- When: Saturday, March 30 at 7AM
- Where: Greenwyche Club, Inc.
- Details: Fundraising for the Huntsville Police Department via the HPD Citizens Foundation Fund
- Register
Double Helix Dash 5K
- When: Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30PM
- Where: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
- Details: Supporting HudsonAlpha Foundation
- Register
Shamrock 5K + Festival
- When: Saturday, April 6 at 9:30AM
- Where: Fleet Feet Huntsville
- Details: Fundraising for the prevention of child abuse via Prevent Child Abuse America + the National Children’s Advocacy Center
- Register
Salmon Run 5K
- When: Saturday, April 13 at 9AM
- Where: Big Spring Park
- Details: Fundraising for the Russel Hill Cancer Foundation + HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
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David McKannan Memorial 5K
- When: Saturday, May 20 at 7AM
- Where: Fleet Feet Huntsville
- Details: In memory of David McKannan, a runner, father, husband and brother who lost his battle with ALS in 2012
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Arbor Day 5K
- When: Saturday, April 27 at 8AM
- Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Details: Commemorating National Arbor Day, a day celebrating the positive impact trees have on the environment
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Girls on the Run Celebratory 5K Run
- When: Saturday, May 11 at 9AM
- Where: The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Details: Supporting GOTR North Alabama, a nonprofit organization teaching girls from all backgrounds essential life skills in fun ways
- Register
Caribbean Qarnival 5K for Mental Health Awareness
- When: Saturday, May 18 at 8AM
- Where: 420 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Details: Helps encourage conversation around mental health
- Register
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