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| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Random Medal 5K | 3.1 Miles | 8:00 AM | $30.00 | Pace band → |
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🎉 RANDOM MEDAL 5K — PART 2! 🎉
Come enjoy a fun run with Rocket City Runners! 🏃🏾♂️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏾♀️🚶🏿♂️🚶🏼♀️
We’re bringing back one of Huntsville’s most unique and exciting race experiences — the Random Medal 5K, Part 2!
This year, we’re changing things up and adding even more mystery! 👀🎁
After completing your 3.1-mile journey, the real fun begins! You’ll make your way to the Rocket City Runners Mystery Medal Boxes, where you’ll reach in and pull a random RCR-designed finisher medal.
But we’re not stopping there!
Next, you’ll head to the RunningLane Mystery Medal Boxes and pull a second random RunningLane medal.
🎁 The catch? NO PEEKING! 👀
Simply reach in, grab your surprise medal, and discover which unique design you earned. Every runner gets a different surprise, and you won’t know what you’re getting until race day!
🏅 TWO MEDALS. ONE MYSTERY.
Every finisher is guaranteed TWO medals:
🥇 1 Random Rocket City Runners Medal
🥇 1 Random RunningLane Medal
You won't know which designs you'll receive until you cross the finish line!
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#x1f455; BONUS FOR THE FIRST 250 RUNNERS! The first 250 registered runners are guaranteed a one-of-a-kind Random Medal 5K shirt! 1 Largest Group Award ! 🚀 Introducing the Double Rocket Series! 🚀 We're excited to announce that this race is officially part of the Double Rocket Series! Here's how it works: Complete both the Rocket City Runners Juneteenth 10K and the Random Medal 5K, and you'll earn an additional exclusive medal — the Double Rocket Medal! 🏅 That's right, Rockets! Two races, two challenges, and one extra medal to add to your collection. Are you ready to earn your Double Rocket Medal? 🚀 ⚠️ The race is strictly capped at 500 runners, so once we hit 500 registrations, registration is CLOSED! Whether you walk, jog, crawl, or run, come join us for an unforgettable morning filled with community, excitement, surprises, 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 📍 RunningLane 2407 Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35801 📅 Friday, August 13, 2027 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM CDT 🏃 RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP 📅 Saturday, August 14, 2027 📍 2151 John Hunt Park Trails ⏰ 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM CDT Pick up your packet at RunningLane on 08/13/27 or on race day, 08/14/27. 🎁 Remember: You won't know which two medals you receive until you reach into the mystery boxes! Will you get the medal you wanted… or one you never expected? 👀🏅 There’s only one way to find out — CROSS THAT FINISH LINE! 🚀
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