Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition is more than just a race; it's a chance to come together as a community and make a difference.Join us on Halloween morning for a fun and festive 5K, Half Marathon, and 1-Mile Fun Run benefiting programs that support youth opportunity, health, community, and community resiliency across our community. Whether you're running in costume or cheering from the sidelines, every mile helps bring hope to individuals and families in need. Run for fun. Run for hope. Run to make an impact!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: All ages and fitness levels are welcome! Participants will receive a race bib and a commemorative t-shirt. Water stops will be provided along the route Registration Fee : $30

What started as a Thanksgiving morning run has turned into a tradition. Come build that Thanksgiving appetite by running the 6.2 mile certified course through the beautiful Golden Springs community. This ARC event benefits the YMCA. Walkers are welcome! Come and participate as a family. Overall male and female winners receive a Turkey Breast from The Honey Baked Ham Company. Overall 2nd & 3rd male and female receive Yummy Pies. AGE GROUP Awards M/F = 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ and over. The course is USATF certified and we will have chip timing. 2026 will have early packet pick-up! Come check in from 4-7pm on Wednesday, November 25, at the ARC/NEABA HQ (26 W. 10th St, Anniston, AL). Check-in will also still be available on race morning, November 26, inside the Norwood Hodges Community Center, starting at 7am.

Can you run half-naked in the cold January air? While we certainly don't expect this of everyone, this "stripped down" format for the race was tied to its humble beginnings, and it has evolved and grown since then. All half marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal. All quarter and half marathon runners will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt! It is quite the accomplishment to complete a HALF MARATHON! This year, both the half and quarter marathons WILL BE CHIP TIMED! The half marathon course is certified and will count as an official time. AGE GROUP awards will be given for BOTH races (distributed by 10-year age group). 13.1 mile out and back course Course closes at 11 a.m. Anyone on the course after this time is "on their own". **A $3.00 discount for Anniston Runners Club and Gadsden Runners Club members.  Discount does not apply towards Fab Four Series Bundle price.

Join us February 28th for a 5K Run/Walk event in support of the Alexandria High School Cross Country Team. Participants will enjoy scenic views of Fort McClellan as they begin the race at the Medical Complex, following Justice Drive to Buckner Circle, proceed along Town Center Drive, and return to the Medical Complex to complete the course. All registered participants who register by February 13th will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Medals will be awarded for overall male and female winners as well as overall age group winners.

This 5K route starts at 8AM and will take you through historic downtown Anniston, Alabama. It is a certified out and back course that has a few small hills but is mostly flat! We will have some great door prizes and have loads of fun!

“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

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