Family Weekend & Friends Weekend Color Run
About this race
4th Annual UAH Family Weekend Color Run 5K
Join us for an exciting morning of fitness, fun, and community! The FIT UAH Recreation is thrilled to partner with UAH Student Life & Family Weekend to bring you this vibrant celebration on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. Whether you are UAH affiliated or not, everyone is welcome to participate in this colorful 5K experience!
This Family Weekend signature event features a fun and festive 5K and 1 Mile experience designed for students, families, alumni, and community members of all ages and fitness levels. Come celebrate together as we paint the morning with color and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
Event Schedule
- 6:30am – Setup
- 8:00am – Open Registration
- 9:00am – Color Run 5K begins
- 10:15am – Lil Chargers Stampede (kids' fun run)
- 10:45am – 1 Mile finish line and awards ceremony
- 11:00am – Event concludes
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun morning activity with family and friends, this is the perfect opportunity to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and be part of a wonderful UAH tradition!
Contact Information
For further questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Miguel Cortes, Fitness and Group Exercise Coordinator, at mac0058@uah.edu or 256-824-5521.
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Family and Friends Weekend Color Run
There will be a Lil' Chargers Stampede 1mile following the 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Huntsville.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 77 Huntsville events
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