The Legacy Run a 5K for Peace & Prevention
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The Legacy Run: A 5K for Peace & Prevention
The Legacy Run is a community 5K presented by the Jarrod Michael Lockett Foundation on 09/19/2026 at Aldridge Creek Greenway in Huntsville, AL 35803. The event is framed around honoring life, promoting peace, and preventing violence before it starts. Participants include runners, walkers, families, and community supporters from varied backgrounds.
Proceeds support the Foundation's violence prevention initiatives, youth mentorship programs, and community outreach focused on education, conflict resolution, and empowerment. Nature's Fountain will be on site offering post-race cold pressed juice and smoothie options. Participants receive a medal and a T-shirt.
Registration opens 01/29/2026 and closes 09/01/2026. The registration fee is $30.00.
Awards are offered to top finishers. Overall awards will recognize the top three male and top three female finishers; overall winners are not eligible for age-group awards. Age-group awards will be given to the top male and female in these brackets: 12–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60 and over. Masters awards recognize the top male and top female masters runners aged 40 and over.
During registration participants may honor a loved one lost to violent crime by submitting a name and an optional photo. Submitted names and images will be displayed at the start and finish lines as a memorial and space for reflection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
