After seven years away, one of our favorite community traditions is making its return.

Join us on Saturday, August 22, for HomeTown Bank's Midsummer Night Run, an evening dedicated to family, fun, and supporting education in Blount County.

Whether you're an experienced runner chasing a new personal best, joining friends for the 5K, or simply coming out to enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. We'll have local food truck favorites, live music, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate community together.

And as the evening comes to a close, look to the sky for an unforgettable fireworks finale at 9:00 PM, presented by the same team behind spectacular shows for the Birmingham Barons and major SEC events across the Southeast.

Most importantly, every step, every cheer, and every participant helps support local education through two incredible organizations: OFFER (The Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources) and the Blount County Education Foundation.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and make plans to join us for an evening that brings our community together for a great cause. We can't wait to see you there.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup and Registration at HomeTown Bank of Alabama
Friday, August 21, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

HOMETOWN BANK OF ALABAMA [https://hometownbankal.com/]
2002 2nd Ave
Oneonta, AL 35121
[Directions | Map]

Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration
Oneonta Recreation Park - August 22, 2026
28117 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
[Directions | Map [http://google.com/maps/dir/33.48949,-86.79202/28117+AL-75,+Oneonta,+AL+35121/@33.7183823,-86.8742976,80400m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x888990b0cadca2eb:0x417605f8bcac3666!2m2!1d-86.4909095!2d33.9418472?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]]

Event Day Parking
Parking will be available at Oneonta High School, where you can safely and securely park your car and then be shuttled to and from the event site.
As a reminder, there will be NO parking at the event site. Be sure to arrive early to park and make your way to Registration and the start line.
Please be sure to plan some extra time to ensure you are parked and can make it to the registration area or start line.

Event Timeline:
Saturday, August 22nd
4:30 pm - On-site registration opens
5:00 pm - Fun Zone officially opens
5:45 pm - Late Registration & Packet Pickup closes for the 5K
6:00 pm - 5K Race Starts
6:30 pm - Late Registration & Packet Pickup closes for the
7:00 pm - Fun Run Starts
8:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
9:00 pm - Fireworks finale at nine

USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE MAP [Click Here [http://championship-racing.com/docs/AL26017JE-Mid-Summer-Night-Run5K-Map.pdf]] AL2617JE
5K Online [Course Map [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/XjS3ghqVWt]]
1 Mile Kids Run Online [Course Map [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/zXqcXVf6nS]]

5K AWARDS:
TOP (3) OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNERS
Oldest Finisher
Youngest Finisher

TOP (3) MALE & FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS
4 to 10
11 to 15
16 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+

KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN: (OPEN TO YOUTH 12 AND UNDER)
Kids will receive a finisher medal

HOW TO WEAR YOUR BIB-TAG TIMING CHIP:
All 5K participants will be provided a timing chip to produce timed race results. [Click Here] [https://championship-racing.com/racing-101/wearing-your-bib/] to see details on how to wear your Bib-Tag Timing Chip. Please wear your bib number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race. Remember to bring your bib number on race day. No bib number means no recorded time. The timing chip is located on the backside of your bib number.

STROLLERS AT THE RACE: If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times, and that you start from the back of the starting line. This will allow your family members, and our other participants, a safer race experience.

BIB NUMBER TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by August 20, 2026. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant, [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062920]] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to Midsummer Night Run presented by HomeTown Bank of Alabama charities: The Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources and the Blount County Education Foundation.

BANDIT POLICY:
Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Running with No registration is not permitted in the 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run. Please be sure to register for the Midsummer Night's Run presented by HomeTown Bank of Alabama 5K or 1 Mile Kids Fun Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 5K or Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will need to wear their Bib Number that shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to The Oneonta Foundation for Educational Resources and the Blount County Education Foundation.