Thu, Apr 1, 2027

7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run

Huntsville, AL

Registration open7th annual

5KHalf Marathon

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

85finishers

18:25winner

36:51median

59:40cutoff

Top 3: Erick Kigen (18:25) · Tyler Harris (19:32) · Artrayvious Whelchel (19:43)

· 2026 results

6finishers

17:14winner

20:29median

39:55cutoff

Top 3: N. Askew (17:14) · Ria Jones (17:53) · B. Jones Jr. (17:53)

The 7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run is in its 7th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk4/18/2027 08:30$30

5K4/18/2027 08:30$40

5K4/1/2027 00:00$40

13.1 Miles4/1/2027 00:00$50

5K4/18/2027 08:30$400

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Common Questions About the 7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run

Will I finish last at the 7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (85 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:25 while the median finisher took 36:51. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.