5K Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 147 5K races in Alabama scheduled for 2026. The next is the Running with the Bulldogs in Wadley on October 24. Alabama 5K races run primarily October through November.

Winter Winds Road Races

Sun, Feb 14 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

2 Mile Race4 Mile RaceBOTH 2 and 4 Mile Runs

From $15 Open

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Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5KFort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K

From $25 Closed

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2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon

Sat, Feb 20 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

1st GradeKindergarten1st Grade +11

From $25 Open

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Dolphin Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

Fun Run5KStudent 5K

From $25 Open

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Charger Pump & Run 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

UAH Homecoming Pump & Run 5KCharger Pump & Run 5K

From $10 Open

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Rare Disease Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk Student5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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Stride for Sophia 5k

Sat, Mar 6 · Arab, AL Arab

Stride for Sophia 5kStride for Sophia 5k

From $30 Closed

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ASF 5.56k

Sat, Mar 6 · Hoover, AL Hoover

Female Heavy (35lb. Ruck/Vest)Male Light (no ruck)Female Light (no ruck) +6

From $35 Open

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GURLEY LIONS CHALLENGE 5K RUN

Sat, Mar 6 · GURLEY, AL GURLEY

GURLEY LIONS CHALLENGE 5K RUNGURLEY LIONS CHALLENGE 5K RUN

From $25 Closed

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G-Man 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Oxford, AL Oxford

G-Man Kids 1KFBI Agents Association G-Man 5K

From $15 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 RunVirtual 5K +9

From $20 Open

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The INDY 5K presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama

Fri, Apr 2 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

5K - American Legion5K5K +2

From $25 Closed

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Strawberry Sprint 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Thorsby, AL Thorsby

Kids Fun RunKids Fun RunThorsby Strawberry Sprint 5K +1

From $10 Open

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HOSPICE OF WEST ALABAMA 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Apr 3 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

HOSPICE OF WEST ALABAMA 5K RUN/WALKHOSPICE OF WEST ALABAMA 5K RUN/WALK

From $20 Closed

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Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

Fri, Apr 9 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Mini Recruits | Ages 4-8Mini Recruits | Ages 4-6Mini 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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First Southern State Bank Mustang 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 17 · Rainsville, AL Rainsville

First Southern State Bank Mustang 5kFirst Southern State Bank Mustang 5k

From $25 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

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Peavine Falls & Climbs 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Peavine Falls & Climbs 5k - HikePeavine Falls & Climbs 5k - RunPeavine Falls & Climbs 5k - Run

From $31 Open 40 spots left

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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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Miles for Mimosas 5K - Ozan

Sun, Apr 18 · Calera, AL Calera

5K5K5K-No Shirt +5

From $20 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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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 Run 5K - Adult Entry +5

From $15 Closed

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YMCA and Anniston Orthopaedics Spring 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Anniston, AL Anniston

5KYMCA and Anniston Orthopaedics Spring 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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Just Breathe

Sat, Apr 24 · Ranburne, AL Ranburne

Tilda Cure Is Found 5K8K8K +5

From $15 Closed

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Buster Britton Multisport Festival

Sat, May 1 · Pelham, AL Pelham

1 Mile - Open Water Swim2 Mile - Open Water Swim5K - Open Water Swim +17

From $59 Closed

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Breaking Free 5K and Fun Run COLOR RUN

Sat, May 1 · Evergreen, AL Evergreen

Fun RunFun RunFun Run + Event T-Shirt +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 5KMission Hope 5K - Satellite Launch (Virtual)Mission 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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Boones Chapel 5K

Sat, May 8 · Prattville, AL Prattville

Boones Chapel 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, May 15 · Auburn, AL Auburn

4th Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefiting CARE- One Mile Walk/Run3rd 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

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 1 Mile Fun RunFun Run +5

From $25 Closed

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Because of the Brave 5K

Mon, May 31 · Montevallo, AL Montevallo

5K5K

From $35 Open

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Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K

Mon, May 31 · Pike Road, AL Pike Road

Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5KDog RunDog Run +1

From $15 Open

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Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 5 · Titus, AL Titus

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk VirtualKids 5K Run/Walk +3

From $25 Closed

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2027 DPF 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Jun 19 · Anniston, AL Anniston

2027 DPF 5K Run/WalkDPF 5K 2026

From $15 Open

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Shark Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run +3

From $14 Closed

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Publix Woodstock 5K

Sat, Aug 7 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Kidstock 1KKidstock 1KElite Youth +5

From $0 Open

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King of the Mountain

Sat, Aug 14 · Pelham, AL Pelham

5k5k

From $20 Open

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Random Medal 5K

Sat, Aug 14 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Random Medal 5KWe run We finishRandom Medal 5K

From $25 Open

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Brothers for Life 5k

Sat, Aug 14 · Decatur, AL Decatur

1 Mile Fun Run / Walk1 Mile Fun Run / Walk5k Run +3

From $25 Closed

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Bloody Mary 5k

Sat, Sep 4 · Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run +3

From $14 Closed

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Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run

Sat, Sep 25 · Thorsby, AL Thorsby

Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking RunThorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run-5K

From $35 Closed

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PGB 5K ALOHA Run - Huntsville

Sat, Oct 2 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

PGB 5K ALOHA RunVIRTUAL PGB 5K ALOHA RunVIRTUAL PGB 5K ALOHA Run +1

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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8th Annual WIT 5K on International Day of the Girl Child

Sat, Oct 9 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

WIT 1 Mile Fun WalkWIT 1 Mile Fun Walk8th Annual WIT 5K Run/Walk on International Day of the Girl Child +3

From $20 Open

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Nitty Gritty Costume 5K

Sat, Oct 16 · Prattville, AL Prattville

5K

From $30 Open

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