Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us on May 8, 2027, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, for the inaugural Mission Hope 5K: Rocket City Run for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research. Mission Hope is more than a race—it's a movement to accelerate research, support children and families, and bring hope to those facing one of childhood's deadliest diseases. Pediatric brain cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children. Tumors such as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG) remain among the most devastating diagnoses a family can receive, with few effective treatment options and no cure. Children battling these diseases urgently need better treatments, more research, and the hope that comes with scientific discovery. Their families need a community that stands beside them every step of the way. Hosted by Princess Hailey's Hope Foundation, Mission Hope raises funds to support innovative pediatric brain cancer research while providing me

Running on Faith 5K Run/Walk Run with purpose. Run with faith. Run for a mission. Join us for the Boones Chapel Running on Faith 5K Run/Walk, a fun, family-friendly race bringing runners, walkers, families, and our community together for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and purpose. Whether you’re an experienced runner chasing a personal best, a first-time 5K participant, or simply looking for a fun way to get moving, everyone is welcome. Lace up your shoes and enjoy a memorable race-day experience where every step carries a greater purpose. Proceeds from the Running on Faith 5K will benefit the Boones Chapel Baptist Church Amazon River - Brazilian Mission Trip, helping support our mission team as they serve, share the Gospel, and spread the love of Christ on the Amazon River in Brazil. Come ready to run, walk, laugh, fellowship, and make a difference- because this race is about more than crossing a finish line. Every mile has a purpose. Every step is an opportunity. Every runner has a story. Run on Faith. Finish with Purpose. 🎽 WHAT YOU GET 🏅 Every registered participant receives: •Official Running on Faith 5K Race Shirt •Commemorative Finisher Medal for every participant who crosses the finish line •Age Group Awards recognizing top finishers in designated age categories

The Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon is a 5k race and the Whisker Walk  is a 1 mile fun run/walk benefiting Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter for cats and kittens. The race will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL. Veterans Park offers a varied terrain for running, including fields, trails and pavement. The race will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather we will operate on a delay.  Check-in begins at 7:00 am. The 5K Meow-A-Thon will start at 8:00 am. The 1 mile Whisker walk/run will start at 9:30.  This will allow time for 5k awards and to allow 5k runners to participate with family in the whisker walk! Register online through midnight May 1, 2026. The entry fee for the 5k Meow-a-Thon is $25, or $15 for children 10 and under.  The entry fee for the 1 mile Whisker walk/run is $15, or $5 for children 10 and under. Packet pickup will be available Friday May 1st at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue

DeWayne Key Memorial Run (Previously the Jesse Owens Memorial Run) May 16, 2026 Moulton Park & Recreation 13550 Court St, Moulton, AL 5K: 8 am CT 1 Mile Fun Run: 8:45 am CT (ages -10 yrs) Events include: 5K Run/Walk & a Fun Run/Walk for ages 0-10 years Each participant receives a tee shirt  Top 3 finishers in each age group receive medals Overall winner receives trophy Masters, Grand Masters and Sr Masters' Winners receives trophy 1 Mile Run: 0-6 all participants receives a medal. Overall winner receives a trophy. 7-10 age groups: top 3 receive medals, overall winner receives a trophy. Deadline to preregister: May, 13th ($25). Late registration, May (16th) $30 5k Age Group Winners M/F 0-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Family Strong  Friday May 15 10 AM-2PM  The Hill Center 1400 Univ Blvd Birmingham AL 35294      13th  Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer Saturday May 16, 2026 8 AM 5K  9 AM Fun Run 9:20 AM  Survivor &  Memorial Walk REGISTER by  Friday APRIL 17 2026 to guarantee race T shirt & size  PACKET & T SHIRT PICK UP:    -Friday  May 15  2026      12-6:00  PM   Trak Shak S 18th St Homewood,  AL   -Saturday May 16 2026   7-7:30   AM   Rail Road Park Birmingham,  AL  START and FINISH 1600 1st Ave South RAILROAD  PARK Birmingham, AL Race ROUTE LINK https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/154194957  Survivor & Memorial  WALK 9:20 AM : no need to register     AWARDS: CHIP TIME:  Age Groups M/F every 5 years starting age 10 ...; Overall  M/F  & Masters  M/F VIRTUAL   Run/Walk your own 5k or 1 mile route  Blazer Bolt  Inc:   501(c)(3) (Tax Exempt # 47-4030497)    ENTRY FEE non refundable  Blazer Bolt, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization whose annual event is the Blazer Bolt for Brain Canc

Race InformationThe race starts at 8:00 AM.Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Addition InformationYour GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.This course is on a pea gravel trail. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M)https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)The 5K does the out-and-back two time.The 10K does the out-and-back four times. 13.1M Course (1.09M)https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115 The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit3 hours and 30 minutes.  View Race Information on US Road Running

Event Description The name of this event says it all… Because of the Brave!  We love this country and all of us enjoy the freedom of living in the United States of America.  However, this freedom we enjoy came at a price.  On this Memorial Day, come out and join us in an event that truly honors the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  Because of the Brave 5K is truly about reflecting on this sacrifice that was made by so many of our heroes.   These men and women carried their American flag and served our country with honor.  What better way to honor them, than to carry an American flag while running/walking a 5K?  As part of this event, each runner/walker must carry a 2’x 3’ American flag during the entire 5K course.  The flag will be affixed to a pole so it will be easy to carry.  The flag and pole together will be light so even children will be able to participate. This event is not about you and, therefore, is not a race.  You can run/walk at whateve

Join Us for the 4th Annual Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K!  This exciting charity event is open to all ages and fitness levels, making it a fun-filled day for the entire family. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, we can’t wait to see you there! Supporting a Great CauseAll proceeds from the race benefit River Region Trails, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a thriving, active outdoor community in Pike Road. To learn more, visit riverregiontrails.org. Race Details- Date: Monday, May 25th, 2026 - Start Time: 8:00 AM - Location: 8800 Lodge Dr, Pike Road, AL 36064 - Distance: 3.1 miles (Same course as last year, clockwise from the Lodge) - Cut-Off Time: 1 hour - Raffle: 9:05 AM, followed by the Awards Ceremony Registration & Pricing- $25 through April 20th - $30 through May 22nd - $35 through race day - Registration will CLOSE 15 minutes before the race - Kids 4 & under FREE no need to register T-Shirts & MedalsRegister by April 20th to be guaranteed a race t-shirt in

Miles for Meals 5K🏃‍♂️🍴 Presented by Fostering Full Tummies Join us for our first-ever Miles for Meals 5K to support local foster families through encouragement, support, and nourishing meals! Every step you take helps us fill more plates and hearts in our community. 📅 Race Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM 📍 Location: The Pointe at Lake Jordan789 Lakeland Drive, Titus, AL 36080(During their Farmer’s Market event!)   Packet Pickup: -Friday, June 5: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Brown's Pest Control (Holtville, AL)-Pick Up on Race Day: 6:45 AM-7:30 AM at The Pointe at Lake Jordan  Stick around after the race to enjoy the Farmer’s Market — fresh produce, local food vendors, and a fun time for the whole family! Awards Ceremony will begin at 9:15 am; Awards will be given to Top-Three finishers in each age category.    Whether you run, jog, orwalk, we would love to have you join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and making a difference! All

Race InformationThe race starts at 8:00 AM.Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Addition InformationYour GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.This course is on a pea gravel trail. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M)https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)The 5K does the out-and-back two time.The 10K does the out-and-back four times.The 15K does the out-and-back six times. 13.1M Course (1.09M)https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115 The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit3 hours and 30 minutes.  View Race Information on US Road Running

“Dee” Pogue Foundation (DPF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a premier youth led/youth driven mentorship program. DPF has a 100% high school to college transition rate (in other words, every high school student who has completed the program has entered college)!  Our organization focuses on S.T.E.M. education and is composed of young African American boys, ages 8-12. DPF’s mission is to develop adolescent boys into positive thinking young men through direct exposure and a 5-tier underpinning.  The 7TH ANNUAL DPF 5K RUN/WALK is scheduled to take place on SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH 2027 @ 8:00AM CST. We welcome you to experience our flat terrain, USATF certified course surrounding Zinn Park at 101 W. 14th Street in Anniston Alabama.  A portion of the proceeds from our 5K will go to deserving male high school seniors, in Calhoun County, AL, who need a helping hand with pursuing their dream of earning a college degree. Participants of our 6th Annual 5K Race must adhere to the foll

Race InformationThe race starts at 8:00 AM.Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Addition InformationYour GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.This course is on a pea gravel trail. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M)https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)The 5K does the out-and-back two time.The 10K does the out-and-back four times. 13.1M Course (1.09M)https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115 The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit3 hours and 30 minutes.  View Race Information on US Road Running

Join us for the 11th annual SHARK 5K Run/ Competitive Walk & 1 mile Fun Run, July 4, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Everybody gets a Finishers Medal – For ALL events The BEST DJ – Awards Finishers Party On The Gulf Coast Custom Age Group Award medals – for the 5K Run/Walk (5 Year increments for Both The 5K Run and the Walk) The WHARF Convention Center • Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 This is an Independence Day Tradition you don’t want to miss!

The Anniston Runners Club (ARC) and our members invite you to our premier annual event, the historic Publix Woodstock 5K and Kidstock 1K! The 2026 race's RRCA championship event designation is the Alabama State 5K Championship, marking the 19th RRCA championship event hosted by Woodstock. The Publix Woodstock 5K is a fun and healthy community event where more than 1000 runners and walkers come to shake their tail feathers! Go ahead and mark your calendar for August 1st, 2026, for one of the oldest continuous footraces in the southeast! We host an exciting 5K event on Woodstock Avenue in Anniston, AL, that's fun for the whole family, with a relaxing post-race celebration featuring local vendors and awards! It has been over 10 years since the course record was broken by male and female runners. Any individual who breaks the course record (male or female divisions) will receive an additional $500! That is a potential of $1000 total for the overall winners! For more information on

We are back to our original location at Point Mallard Park!  Brothers for Life exists to support local firefighters, police officers, EMS professionals, and dispatchers. Please join us as we support these brave men and women! Please sign up for our 5k race, 5k ruck, or our 1 mile fun run. RUCK DIVISION: male weight is 30lbs and female is 20lbs.  Early registration ends July 28th. Everyone that registers early gets a shirt! Packet pickup will be Friday night at Cross Eyed Owl Brewery on Friday August 7th from 5-7PM at 105 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601. Packet pickup will be on race day, Saturday morning from 6:00AM-7:30AM in Point Mallard. The race will start at 8:00AM.

🎉 RANDOM MEDAL 5K — PART 2! 🎉Come enjoy a fun run with Rocket City Runners! 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️ We’re bringing back one of Huntsville’s most unique and exciting race experiences — the Random Medal 5K, Part 2! This year, we’re changing things up and adding even more mystery! 👀🎁 After completing your 3.1-mile journey, the real fun begins! You’ll make your way to the Rocket City Runners Mystery Medal Boxes, where you’ll reach in and pull a random RCR-designed finisher medal. But we’re not stopping there! Next, you’ll head to the RunningLane Mystery Medal Boxes and pull a second random RunningLane medal. 🎁 The catch? NO PEEKING! 👀 Simply reach in, grab your surprise medal, and discover which unique design you earned. Every runner gets a different surprise, and you won’t know what you’re getting until race day! 🏅 TWO MEDALS. ONE MYSTERY.Every finisher

The 38th Annual Julie Diener 5k is a 5k run and 1 mile fun run that is held every year to honor the life of Julie Diener. Julie was a Southside High School student and cross country athlete who passed away in 1992 at the age of 18 in a car accident. For several years the Southside High School Wrestling Team has sponsored the race as their main fund raising event. It is an honor to remember Ms. Diener and her dedication to Southside High School and Southside Athletics. 5K Registration $30 $10 per participant for High School Cross Country Team Runners $5 Fun Run Shirts are $15 if you wish to purchase a shirt only or add a shirt to your registration  You may purchase a t-shirt on race day for $20 while supplies last, a very limited amount will be ordered.  Race day registration begins at 6:45am Cash, Check or Venmo accepted day of race. Rainbow City Hall  3700 Rainbow Drive Rainbow City, AL  Awards: Top Overall Male and Female winnersTop 2 male and female in each age group. Age Groups:12

Join us for the 10th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run and Walk at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores on Saturday, August 30th at 7:30 am. This annual event is on flat and fast city streets.  If you want to earn a PR or just have fun, THIS is the Labor Day weekend event you want to do. This race is the final race in the Run the Coast Summer series. There are cash prizes for the top 3 male and female runners in the series, based on the points system over the 3 races. Labor Day weekend also kicks off football season and a race tradition is showing your team spirit. We will have our traditional Team Spirit Awards, so wear your team colors and be eligible for prizes.

Join us for the “Project Giveback 5K "ALOHA Run” Run, Walk or Roll and Warrior Kids SuperHeroes vs Villains event. It will be held in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, and we are proud to announce that "REDSTONE GATEWAY is our "TITLE SPONSOR". If you are unable to join us in person but would still like to support the cause, please consider the VIRTUAL OPTION or a donation by using the DONATE tab at the top of the page.   DISCLAIMER: We are the only race event that allows those participating to assign $10 of their REGISTRATION investment to an organization or a program that is making a positive impact in the lives of kids, domestic abuse victims, abandoned seniors, homeless veterans, or school programs (below is a list of those we are supporting in 2026).  PRICING $30 until October 31st (T-shirts guaranteed). $35 from November 1st to May 31st (T-shirts guaranteed), $40 from June 1st to August 31st (T-shirts available as supplies last) and $45 from Septemb

Join us for the 4th Annual Impact Road Race! This timed 5K and 10K, along with a 1 Mile Fun RunOak Mountain State Park, Birmingham, Alabama Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8 am to 10 am Packet Pickup begins at 7 amAll races will be on a ROAD COURSE.  You can qualify for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race!  We are proud to be a USATF-certified event. USATF Certification Numbers: 5K - AL25028JE 10K - AL25027JE VIEW 5K ROUTEVIEW 10K ROUTEVIEW 1MILE ROUTE Important note: The races are run on open roads. Please be aware of your surroundings and do not block vehicle traffic. The Impact Road Race helps raise funds for Seeds of Impact, whose mission is to equip moms in recovery to break generational cycles and foster healthy family relationships through transformative and FREE parenting education and unwavering support. To learn more about our mission, visit www.seedsofimpact.org.  * Gift card prizes for the top overall 10K & 5K Male & Female* Race event t-shirt & swag

Women In Training, Inc. (WIT​), a volunteer-driven youth empowerment nonprofit organization that works to end period poverty, is holding our 7th Annual WIT 5K Run/Walk at the exciting Blount Cultural Park on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. We are raising funds to distribute​ #WITKITS​ ​ of menstrual, dental and hygiene supplies, as well as menstrual education and leadership opportunities, to underserved girls. To guarantee a race t-shirt in your size, please register by October 1, 2026. For the 7th Annual WIT Race, we are offering two events on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.: 1) WIT 5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk Race, starting at 9:00 AM CST, in which participants will run and/or walk the 5K course for a timed result. For this race, we will have overall and age group awards based on time and all participants will receive a unique WIT 5K t-shirt. 2) WIT Fun Walk (1 mile), starting at 10:00 AM, CST, in which participants will walk a shorter course.  In addition, we have added a V

Where else can you run a race and then enjoy all the grits you can eat?  Only at the Nitty Gritty 5K.  The race will begin and end on the campus of the Willis Bradford Branch of the Prattville YMCA .  The race path will take you through the Silver Hills neighborhood in east Prattville. Not a fast runner? That's ok! Come in your most fun costume to run in the Nitty Gritty Costume5K and you could win the BEST DRESSED AWARD!  You will receive FREE admission to the Great Grits Cookoff the next day where and when awards will be held! For more information, contact Leela Bert @ 334-361-0268 or lbert@prattvilleymca.org

The Cause Proceeds goes to benefit Friends of Janney Furnace and the Anniston Lions Local Sight Fund. Course USATF Certified, rolling, fast course past historic Janney Furnace and through downtown Ohatchee. Race Chip timed race. Run starts at 8:00 AM in front of the historic Janney Furnace at 145 Janney Road inOhatchee, AL 36271  Finish is at the Janney Furnace Museum. Award Ceremony to follow Long Sleeve Tech Race Shirt First 100 registered runners receive a long sleeve tech shirt. On race day, shirts available while supply lasts. Awards Top three male & female finishers will receive an overall award and removed from age group awards. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 winners in each age category, male & female.Age Groups14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over