5K Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 155 5K races in Alabama scheduled for 2026. The next is the Montgomery Whitewater Labor Day 5K in Montgomery on September 5. Alabama 5K races run primarily September through August.

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Auburn, AL Auburn

Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 1 MileUnity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K - VIRTUALUnity Wellness Center World AIDS Day 5K

From $5 Open

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2026 Run for Warriors 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Guntersville, AL Guntersville

2026 Run for Warriors

From $30 Open

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Foley Rotary Oyster 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair

Sat, Nov 14 · Foley, AL Foley

Foley Rotary Oyster One Mile Fun RunFoley Rotary Oyster 5K WalkFoley Rotary Oyster 5K Wheelchair +1

From $25 Open

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Gatorade Middle School & Youth Championships

Sat, Nov 14 · Danville, AL Danville

Gatorade 7th-8th Grade Male Championship Race 2 mileGatorade 5th-6th Grade Female Championship Race 2 MileGatorade 7th-8th Grade Female Championship Race 2 mile +3

From $30 Open

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Running on Faith 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Running on Faith - 1 Mile Kids Color RunRunning on Faith 5K

From $30 Closed

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DCubed Virtual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Harvest, AL Harvest

DCubed Virtual 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mountain Brook FOP 5K Pig Run and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Mountain Brook, AL Mountain Brook

1 Mile Run/WalkFOP Pig Run

From $25 Closed

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UAB Veterans Day 5K presented by Viva Health

Sat, Nov 14 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

1 Mile Fun Run5K Virtual5K- General +2

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Scottsboro, AL Scottsboro

1 Mile Fun Run5k

From $15 Open

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The Alabama Race Series Amanda Pair Foundation Legacy Run presented by Alabama Oncology

Sat, Nov 14 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Family Fun Run/Walk (1 mile)5KVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $20 Open

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Wagner's Tuscaloosa Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Northport, AL Northport

2 Miler

From $20 Closed

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Trax4Max Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Florence, AL Florence

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot of Morgan County

Thu, Nov 26 · Decatur, AL Decatur

1-Mile Fun Run5K RunT-shirt Only

From $20 Closed

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4th Annual Turkey Trot - Chasing Recovery 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Jasper, AL Jasper

1 Mile Fun Run5K Cross Country and Track Sign Up5K Run

From $18 Open

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33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot 5k

From $30 Closed

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TTT: Theatre Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Fun Run 1 MileTheatre Turkey Trot

From $15 Closed

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HSV Ironbowl 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

5K1 Mile

From $20 Open

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Fun Run Rudolph

Sat, Dec 5 · Alabaster, AL Alabaster

2 Mile Fun Run - Ages 3 and Up

From $25 Open

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Wetumpka Dickens of a Run 5k & Jingle Bell Jot

Sat, Dec 5 · Wetumpka, AL Wetumpka

Jingle Jot One Mile Fun RunWetumpka Dickens of a Run 5k

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL

Sat, Dec 5 · Homewood, AL Homewood

1 Mile5K Timed (Wheelchair)5K Timed (Frame Runner) +4

From $25 Open

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A Walk to Remember in December

Sat, Dec 5 · Semmes, AL Semmes

5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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New Balance RunningLane XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 2 Mile (1st-8th Grade, 7th & 8th graders have the option to run in the Championship 5K divisions)New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Boys)New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Girls) +1

From $35 Open

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Run Run Rudolph 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, & Christmas Carol Crawl

Fri, Dec 11 · Tuscumbia, AL Tuscumbia

1 Mile Fun RunBoth5K Race

From $20 Open

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Holly Jolly Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Evergreen, AL Evergreen

Child RegistrationGeneral RegistrationChild 4 and Under +1

From $0 Open

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Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Y It Matters Fun RunY It Matters 5K - Sleep-In OptionY It Matters 5K

From $20 Open

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Christmas Classic 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Christmas Classic 5kChristmas Class 5k 12 & Under RegistrationCandy Cane Challenge - Kids Event

From $20 Open

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Huntsville City FC Holiday 5K and 10k 2026

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Huntsville City FC Holiday 5KHuntsville City FC Holiday 10KHCFC Holiday Walking in a Winter Wonderland Ticket *No Timing Chip or Bib*

From $10 Closed

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KEYSYS 5K Cahaba Heights

Sat, Jan 30 · Vestavia Hills, AL Vestavia Hills

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Mardi Gras 5k Prediction Run (Mobile, AL)

Sun, Feb 7 · Mobile, AL Mobile

Mardi Gras 5K Prediction Run!Under 16 years old. Mardi Gras 5K Prediction Run!0.0 🎭 Mardi Gras vibe Join the Mardi Gras fun—team up for Bead Toss and win a free pair of shoes each! Includes shirt, beaded lanyard, and medal.

From $12 Open

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Heart & Sole: The Rowan Jo 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Fultondale, AL Fultondale

Kids 1K Lap Run/Walk5K Virtual Run/Walk with Swag Bag5K Virtual Run/Walk +1

From $15 Closed

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Warrior Dash 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Talladega, AL Talladega

Warrior Dash 5KWarrior Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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Dolphin Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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Rare Disease Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $0 Closed

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2027 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day

Sat, Mar 13 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

2026 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day2027 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun DaySleep In 5k! / Virtual Challenge +1

From $15 Closed

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Smoke Rise 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Warrior, AL Warrior

Smoke Rise 1 Mile Fun RunSmoke Rise 1 Mile Fun RunSmoke Rise 5 K +1

From $20 Open

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Rumpshaker 5K

Sat, Mar 27 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunColon Cancer Survivor - 5K - In-Person +9

From $20 Closed

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Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

Fri, Apr 9 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Junior Commandos | Ages 11-12Junior Commandos | Ages 9-10Mini Recruits | Ages 7-8 +15

From $25 Open

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First Priority Decatur 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Decatur, AL Decatur

First Priority One Mile Fun RunFirst Priority One Mile Fun RunFirst Priority of Greater Decatur 5k +1

From $15 Closed

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Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

In-Person 1 Mile Fun RunIn-Person 1 Mile Fun RunIn-Person 5K Run/Walk +3

From $20 Closed

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Tiny Toes 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Tiny Toes 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALKTiny Toes 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALKTiny Toes 5K +1

From $15 Closed

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Cedar 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Apr 17 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K +3

From $17.76 Open Closing Soon

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Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K

Sat, Apr 24 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K5K for Pre-K

From $20 Closed

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Whiskey and Wine 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Pelham, AL Pelham

5K5K

From $55 Open

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Just Breathe

Sat, Apr 24 · Ranburne, AL Ranburne

8KTilda Cure Is Found 5K8K +5

From $15 Closed

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Raven Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for St. Benedict German Festival

Sat, Apr 24 · Elberta, AL Elberta

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkRaven Walk 5k - Adult Entry +5

From $15 Closed

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Breaking Free 5K and Fun Run COLOR RUN

Sat, May 1 · Evergreen, AL Evergreen

Fun RunFun Run + Event T-ShirtFun Run +8

From $0 Closed

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Mission Hope 5K: Rocket City Run for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research

Sat, May 8 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Mission Hope 5K - Satellite Launch (Virtual)Mission Hope 5KMission Hope Moonshot Dash for Kids

From $20 Closed

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Motherwalk & Run 5K

Sat, May 8 · Homewood, AL Homewood

1 Mile Fun RunOvarian Cancer Survivor - 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run +9

From $0 Closed

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4th Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefiting CARE

Sat, May 15 · Auburn, AL Auburn

3rd Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefiting CARE- One Mile Walk/Run4th Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefiting CARE- One Mile Walk/Run3rd Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefiting CARE-5k +3

From $25 Closed

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Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K

Sat, May 22 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Fun RunVirtual 1 Mile Fun RunFun Run +5

From $25 Closed

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