Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
Get moving this summer—check out these 5K races around Huntsville
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Entering & finishing a 5K race can be the perfect summertime challenge. The feeling of finishing your first race without stopping is truly euphoric.
Training is relatively straightforward and can be done by essentially all ages, making it highly accessible.
Whether you’re an avid runner or just getting into it, this list has you covered on everything 5K related going on in Huntsville. Check out our favs👇
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Check out these 5K Races in Huntsville
1) MidCity 5K
This is a community focused race through the MidCity district and includes life music + a post-run celebration.
- 📍1000 MidCity Dr, Huntsville, AL US 35806
- ⏰June 13 at 8AM
- 💵$40
- 🔗 Sign up
2) We Run We Finish 5K
Join the We Run We Finish running club in their sponsored 5K event.
- 📍2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- ⏰June 13 at 8AM
- 💵$40
- 🔗 Sign up
3) Greenway Grand Prix
This is actually a collection of four races, each one longer in length. The information listed below is strictly for the 5K, but you can purchase the bundle and compete in all races.
- 📍Aldridge Creek Greenway, Huntsville, AL 35803 (near Publix)
- ⏰June 12 at 7PM
- 💵$25
- 🔗 Sign up
4) Big Foot Trail Run
This 5K takes a scenic route through Huntsville’s mountains near Blossomwood.
- 📍5105 Nolen Ave SE
- ⏰June 20 at 7:15AM
- 💵$55
- 🔗 Sign up
5) Firecracker 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Come out for fun + food at Huntsville’s oldest Independence Day run.
- 📍15001 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville, AL US 35803
- ⏰July 4 at 7AM
- 💵$35
- 🔗 Sign up
6) Freedom 5K
This race includes free face painting and balloon twists for kids!
- 📍500 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- ⏰July 4 at 7AM
- 💵$40
- 🔗 Sign up
7) Hot Summer Nights 5K
Proceeds from this 5K race help support North Alabama Cross Country.
- 📍2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- ⏰August 7 at 6PM
- 💵$35
- 🔗 Sign up
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