Von Braun Center 5k Music Run
5.0 ·
1 review
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Huntsville, Alabama
$32.80 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Von Braun Center 5K Music Run on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in the vibrant Downtown Huntsville! Kicking off at 8:00 AM, this exciting event celebrates the VBC's 50th anniversary and coincides with Huntsville Music Month. Runners of all abilities are invited to participate in this scenic 5K route that winds through the city’s paved streets, offering a mostly flat course with a few gentle hills.
As you race, enjoy live performances from local musicians at various points along the route, creating an electrifying atmosphere that will keep your spirits high! Each participant will receive a commemorative medal and exclusive #VBC50 swag, so be sure to register by August 5 to guarantee your goodies. If you miss the online registration deadline, walk-up registrations will be available on race morning. The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line, as a post-race celebration featuring The Juice Band, cash bar, and concessions awaits. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a memorable anniversary celebration that combines fitness and music in the heart of Huntsville!
As you race, enjoy live performances from local musicians at various points along the route, creating an electrifying atmosphere that will keep your spirits high! Each participant will receive a commemorative medal and exclusive #VBC50 swag, so be sure to register by August 5 to guarantee your goodies. If you miss the online registration deadline, walk-up registrations will be available on race morning. The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line, as a post-race celebration featuring The Juice Band, cash bar, and concessions awaits. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a memorable anniversary celebration that combines fitness and music in the heart of Huntsville!
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Steve McGill
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It was a great experience and everyone was absolutely awesome
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Von Braun Center 5k Music Run
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$32.80
Organiser's description
VBC 5k Music Run
August 31, 2024
- 8:00 AM
Downtown Huntsville
DATE:
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Presented by Black Crow Building Company!
As part of the Von Braun Centers 50th anniversary celebration, we invite you to join us on a commemorative 5k Music Run through the streets of Downtown Huntsville as we race into Huntsville Music Month!
For 50 years, the VBC has been your place to celebrate, cheer, and of course sing along to your favorite bands. During this historic run, local musicians will be showcased along the route from the starting line to the finish line, and each mile in-between thanks to our friends at the Huntsville Music Office!
All runners will receive an exclusive commemorative medal for participation and additional #VBC50 swag will be included in the race packet at pickup (be sure to register by Monday, August 5th to ensure swag availability).
Online registration ends Wednesday, August 28th at midnight. If the registration maximum is not reached, walk-ups will be allowed to register on race morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
So, get registered today, lace up your running shoes and start stretching for this once-in-a-lifetime anniversary race celebrating 50 years of the VBC being your place through time!
COURSE INFORMATION:
The 5k route will wind through the paved streets of downtown Huntsville. The route is mostly flat, with a few hills and everyone of all abilities is welcome to participate! Please note that we are unable to permit the use of strollers on the course.
The course map can be viewed here: https://www.vonbrauncenter.com/event/vbc-5k-music-run/7301/
The race will end inside the VBC Propst Arena through the rollup doors and will include a short after-party with live music provided by The Juice Band, cash bar and concessions.
MUSIC LINEUP:
Starting Line: Brandon Elder
Mile 1: Karmessa Padgett (near Honest Roasters Coffee)
Mile 2: Tim Cannon (on the square near public piano)
Finish Line: The Juice Band
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, August 30: 11a-6p
Fleet Feet Huntsville
or
Race Morning at VBC: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
August 31, 2024
- 8:00 AM
Downtown Huntsville
DATE:
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Presented by Black Crow Building Company!
As part of the Von Braun Centers 50th anniversary celebration, we invite you to join us on a commemorative 5k Music Run through the streets of Downtown Huntsville as we race into Huntsville Music Month!
For 50 years, the VBC has been your place to celebrate, cheer, and of course sing along to your favorite bands. During this historic run, local musicians will be showcased along the route from the starting line to the finish line, and each mile in-between thanks to our friends at the Huntsville Music Office!
All runners will receive an exclusive commemorative medal for participation and additional #VBC50 swag will be included in the race packet at pickup (be sure to register by Monday, August 5th to ensure swag availability).
Online registration ends Wednesday, August 28th at midnight. If the registration maximum is not reached, walk-ups will be allowed to register on race morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
So, get registered today, lace up your running shoes and start stretching for this once-in-a-lifetime anniversary race celebrating 50 years of the VBC being your place through time!
COURSE INFORMATION:
The 5k route will wind through the paved streets of downtown Huntsville. The route is mostly flat, with a few hills and everyone of all abilities is welcome to participate! Please note that we are unable to permit the use of strollers on the course.
The course map can be viewed here: https://www.vonbrauncenter.com/event/vbc-5k-music-run/7301/
The race will end inside the VBC Propst Arena through the rollup doors and will include a short after-party with live music provided by The Juice Band, cash bar and concessions.
MUSIC LINEUP:
Starting Line: Brandon Elder
Mile 1: Karmessa Padgett (near Honest Roasters Coffee)
Mile 2: Tim Cannon (on the square near public piano)
Finish Line: The Juice Band
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, August 30: 11a-6p
Fleet Feet Huntsville
or
Race Morning at VBC: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Location
700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, 35801, AL, United States
Von Braun Center 5k Music Run
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