Monarch March 5k and Fun Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k and Fun Run | 5K | Mar 27, 20278:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 1 mile Fun Run Only | Kids | Mar 27, 20279:00 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k and Fun Run: $25 until Mar 25.
- 1 mile Fun Run Only: $15 until Mar 25.
Online registration closes Mar 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Huntsville runs 38:11, about 12:17 a mile, based on 46 races with published results. Women typically finish in 44:53 and men in 32:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the 5k and Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
15975 Chaney Thompson Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 27 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 15975 Chaney Thompson Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 27, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Monarch March 5k and Fun Run?
- Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 15975 Chaney Thompson Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803.
From the organizers
Join the Monarch March 5K & Fun Run, benefitting the Montessori School of Huntsville!
Lace up your sneakers for a morning of movement, community, nature, and fun! Whether you are aiming for a personal record or looking to enjoy a casual stroll with friends and family, this event is for everyone. The flat, scenic course is perfect for all fitness levels. It takes you from the start at The Montessori School of Huntsville on Chaney Thompson to Hobbs Road, then through the Aldridge Creek Greenway, and back to the start via Green Cove Road.
Top overall male and female finishers, as well as top age-group winners, will receive special awards!