RAIDER STAMPEDE
- Date Tue 13th October 2026
- Time 4:00PM CDT
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the inaugural RAIDER STAMPEDE on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in beautiful Huntsville, Madison! This vibrant event, taking place at the scenic John Hunt Park Cross Country Park, invites all Pre-K through 6th graders—whether from public, private, or homeschool backgrounds—to lace up their running shoes for a spirited 1-mile cross country race.
Participants will have the chance to compete in their respective age categories throughout the afternoon, with race times starting as early as 4:00 PM for Pre-K students and wrapping up with 6th graders at 5:30 PM. Each finisher will receive a custom Raider Stampede medal, and the top male and female runners in each category will be celebrated during an awards ceremony. Plus, all early registrants will receive a commemorative event shirt! With a modest entry fee of just $10, this is the perfect opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills, enjoy healthy competition, and build team spirit. Don’t miss out on this memorable day of community and camaraderie!
Participants will have the chance to compete in their respective age categories throughout the afternoon, with race times starting as early as 4:00 PM for Pre-K students and wrapping up with 6th graders at 5:30 PM. Each finisher will receive a custom Raider Stampede medal, and the top male and female runners in each category will be celebrated during an awards ceremony. Plus, all early registrants will receive a commemorative event shirt! With a modest entry fee of just $10, this is the perfect opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills, enjoy healthy competition, and build team spirit. Don’t miss out on this memorable day of community and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the first annual "RAIDER STAMPEDE" hosted by Randolph School! This event is a 1 Mile cross country event only for Pre-K through 6th graders set at beautiful John Hunt Park Cross Country Park in south Huntsville, AL.
This event is open to all public, private, and homeschool students.
NEED TO KNOWS:
1. DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
2. TIME: see event schedule below
3. HOW LONG IS THE RACE? All races will do the 1-mile distance.
4. HOW MUCH TO ENTER? $10/person
5. HOW TO ENTER? You can enter via RunSignUp until Friday, Oct 9, 11:59PM (CST). After RunSignUp closes, you can enter on race day in person.
6. DAY OF RACE ENTRY?
Race Day Registration Available?
Yes! All participants must check in at the large white tent at John Hunt Park to either:
Pick up their race bib if pre-registered, or
Complete race day registration and receive their bib.
Important: Race day registration closes 30 minutes before the start of each race.
Missed Your Race?
If you miss your scheduled race, you may compete in a race for an older age/grade group. However, you will not be eligible for awards in your original grade division.
7. RACE ENTRY SHIRT: For all those who register via RunSignUp will receive a commemorative Raider Stampede shirt. For those who enter the day of, while supplies last, will receive a commemorative Raider Stampede shirt.
8. AWARDS: Every finisher will receive a custom Raider Stampede finisher medal. The top male and female in each race will receive an award at the awards ceremony on the big stage.
9. TEAM SCORING? When you come to either pick up or do race day entry, you will be asked by a volunteer what school you go to. That will be input with your name in the entry. The top three finishers from a single school in each race will score as a team. That means your place will be added together with the other 2 finishers from your school and that will be your score. The lowest score wins! *NOTE: Girls and boys will race together and be scored together in each grade level race
10. LIVE RESULTS: www.xpresstiming.com
11. Event Management Contact: email twig@randolphschool.net *Will reply typically by end of day.
12. Thank you to our sponsors! Huntsville Sports Commission and RunningLane
Event Start Times
Pre & K Grades (girls and boys) 4:00 PM
1st Grade (girls and boys) 4:15 PM
2nd Grade (girls and boys) 4:30 PM
3rd Grade (girls and boys) 4:45 PM
AWARDS PK-3rd Grade 5:00 PM
4th Grade (girls and boys) 5:00 PM
5th Grade (girls and boys) 5:15 PM
6th Grade (girls and boys) 5:30 PM
AWARDS 4th-6th Grade 5:50 PM
This event is open to all public, private, and homeschool students.
NEED TO KNOWS:
1. DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
2. TIME: see event schedule below
3. HOW LONG IS THE RACE? All races will do the 1-mile distance.
4. HOW MUCH TO ENTER? $10/person
5. HOW TO ENTER? You can enter via RunSignUp until Friday, Oct 9, 11:59PM (CST). After RunSignUp closes, you can enter on race day in person.
6. DAY OF RACE ENTRY?
Race Day Registration Available?
Yes! All participants must check in at the large white tent at John Hunt Park to either:
Pick up their race bib if pre-registered, or
Complete race day registration and receive their bib.
Important: Race day registration closes 30 minutes before the start of each race.
Missed Your Race?
If you miss your scheduled race, you may compete in a race for an older age/grade group. However, you will not be eligible for awards in your original grade division.
7. RACE ENTRY SHIRT: For all those who register via RunSignUp will receive a commemorative Raider Stampede shirt. For those who enter the day of, while supplies last, will receive a commemorative Raider Stampede shirt.
8. AWARDS: Every finisher will receive a custom Raider Stampede finisher medal. The top male and female in each race will receive an award at the awards ceremony on the big stage.
9. TEAM SCORING? When you come to either pick up or do race day entry, you will be asked by a volunteer what school you go to. That will be input with your name in the entry. The top three finishers from a single school in each race will score as a team. That means your place will be added together with the other 2 finishers from your school and that will be your score. The lowest score wins! *NOTE: Girls and boys will race together and be scored together in each grade level race
10. LIVE RESULTS: www.xpresstiming.com
11. Event Management Contact: email twig@randolphschool.net *Will reply typically by end of day.
12. Thank you to our sponsors! Huntsville Sports Commission and RunningLane
Event Start Times
Pre & K Grades (girls and boys) 4:00 PM
1st Grade (girls and boys) 4:15 PM
2nd Grade (girls and boys) 4:30 PM
3rd Grade (girls and boys) 4:45 PM
AWARDS PK-3rd Grade 5:00 PM
4th Grade (girls and boys) 5:00 PM
5th Grade (girls and boys) 5:15 PM
6th Grade (girls and boys) 5:30 PM
AWARDS 4th-6th Grade 5:50 PM
Races
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Raider Stampede
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 13th October 2026 (4:00PM CDT)
$11.60
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2701 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, 35802, AL, United States
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