Rocket City Runners & Run with Kenyans Juneteenth Run
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Rocket City Runners Juneteenth Run
The event takes place on June 19, 2027, at Ditto Landing in Huntsville, Alabama. It offers three distances:
- 1 mile
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
The course follows the Aldridge Creek Greenway as an out-and-back route with shaded sections and clearly marked turnaround points. The 10K is part of a Double Rocket series that pairs this race with a Random Medal 5K in August to earn an additional Double Rocket Medal.
Registered finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a custom race shirt. Age-group awards are given for first and second place in these divisions: 1–9, 10–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80–89. There is a special award for the largest registered group or team. Professional race timing and official results are provided by RunningLane.
Packet pickup is hosted by RunningLane at 2407 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 on Tuesday, June 15, 2027, and Friday, June 18, 2027, from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Registration opens July 20, 2026 and closes June 11, 2027. Entry fees listed for the event are $20 for the 1 mile, $30 for the 5K, and $35 for the 10K. Registration prices increase on November 1, 2026, January 15, 2027, March 15, 2027, and June 1, 2027.
All donations from this race benefit the Jemison High School Cross Country Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
