Race Canceled for 2011

The ACT Testing program has scheduled ACT testing at Bob Jones High School for the same day and time as the race. We will not be able to close the roads during the times needed for the race nor move the race to a later time that day due to other scheduled events in and [...]

New Start Time for 5K

The 5K race will now start at 9:00 AM.

Race Proceeds to Benefit Underpriviledged Youth

Proceeds of this year’s Races will go towards scholarships to underprivileged youth to play in the City’s Youth Sports Leagues. Youth in need can apply for a scholarship to play soccer, football, baseball, basketball and more.
The City of Madison Parks and Recreation department will also host an Equipment Round Up to collect new and used [...]

Race Day Registration

Register online or print out a copy of the registration form and mail. Information available on Registration and Fees Page.

Why Call the Race “Run Through The Roses?”

We decided to call our annual road race “Run Through The Roses” to emphasize how the citizens of Madison, Alabama have adopted the Radrazz Knock Out Rose as our signature plant. Racers will see dozens and dozens of Radrazz Knock Out Roses as they traverse the course.
And while not everyone wants to participate in a [...]

What’s a Radrazz Knock Out?

Popular guesses for “What is a Radrazz Knock Out”:

Conan O’Brian’s new ‘Boxing’ moniker as he starts a new ‘job’ after his Tonight Show gig is cancelled
The most powerful bar drink served at Vinotini’s
The City of Madison’s Signature Plant

If you guessed the last one, you’re right! The City of Madison adopted the Radrazz Knock Out Rose [...]

I Need a Hat?

Rumor has it that part of the fun of the City of Madison’s Run Through The Roses Race is wearing a fancy hat to the celebration, to pre- and post-race parties around town and to cheer on the racers from the sidelines.
Join in all the fun and start searching for that perfect hat now!

Huge Thanks to Eagle Rehab, our Title Sponsor

We are extremely thankful to Eagle Rehab for becoming our title sponsor of the 2010 Run Through The Roses race.
Their web site is EagleRehabPT.com and they are located on Hughes Road near Madison Blvd.
Eagle Rehab Physical Therapy and Wellness is a state-of-the-art facility offering rehabilitative services to individuals with a variety of concerns, from the [...]