5K Races in Alabama — 2026

There are 262 5K races in Alabama scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run for Hope Charity 5K: Benefitting The Blount County Children's Center in Snead on March 14. Alabama 5K races run primarily March through February.

Saints Run

Sun, Mar 29 · Mobile, AL Mobile

1-Mile Fun Run (Ages 13 and up)5K Run (Ages 4-12)5K Run (Ages 13 and up) +1

From $15 Open

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6th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run

Wed, Apr 1 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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The Elkmont Hound Dog Half

Sat, Apr 4 · Elkmont, AL Elkmont

Puppy Dog 1 mile (Dogs included)Hound Dog Half

From $10 Open

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The 2nd Annual Risen Ruck 5K GORUCK Event

Sat, Apr 4 · Tuscumbia, AL Tuscumbia

5K GoRuck Risen Ruck (T-Shirt Option & Patch Option)5K Risen Walk (Patch Only Option)5K GoRuck Risen Ruck (Patch Only Option) +3

From $5 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Raptor Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Anniston, AL Anniston

Dino Dash Fun RunRaptor Run 5K

From $15 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (14)

Sat, Apr 4 · Mobile, AL Mobile

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Walk For Autism Decatur

Sat, Apr 4 · Decatur, AL Decatur

Walk For Autism Decatur

From $15 Open

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Teddy Bear 5k

Sat, Apr 4 · Athens, AL Athens

Teddy Bear 5k

From $30 Open

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Strawberry Sprint 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Thorsby, AL Thorsby

Kids Fun RunThorsby Strawberry Sprint 5K

From $10 Open

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Running for Robert 5k

Sat, Apr 4 · Prattville, AL Prattville

Running for Robert 5k

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (14)

Sat, Apr 4 · Piedmont, AL Piedmont

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Oakwood University 5K

Sun, Apr 5 · Hunstville, AL Hunstville

Youth (17 & Under)Virtual 5KAdults +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Glow Big O 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Apr 10 · Oxford, AL Oxford

Glow Big O 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (15)

Sat, Apr 11 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Fultondale, AL Fultondale

Highlands College 5KHighlands College 10KHighlands College Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

In-Person 1 Mile Fun RunIn-Person 5K Run/WalkRed Shoe Snoozer

From $20 Open

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HOSPICE OF WEST ALABAMA 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Apr 11 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

HOSPICE OF WEST ALABAMA 5K RUN/WALK

From $20 Open

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Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Cookie Fix Cookie Crusher VH5K/10K - The Alabama Race Series

Sat, Apr 11 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Cookie Crusher 5KCookie Crusher 10KKid's 200-Yard Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon 48 spots left

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Pup Strut 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Rainbow City, AL Rainbow City

Pup Strut 5k

From $25 Open

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High Country 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Hoover, AL Hoover

High Country 5K RaceElementary Challenge 5K for K-5th grade

From $10 Open

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West Morgan FCCLA Lead the Way 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Trinity, AL Trinity

Lead the Way Fun RunLead the Way 5kLead the Way 5k and Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CHCHC Pinwheels & Pace 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Troy, AL Troy

CHCHC Pinwheels & Pace 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Habitat Hustle: Saving Alabama's Gopher Tortoise

Sat, Apr 11 · Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach

Kids Fun RunFun RunVirtual +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Huntsville (AL) Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc K5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

K5K

From $65 Open

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Salmon Run 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Salmon Run 5K

From $30 Open

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First Priority Decatur 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Decatur, AL Decatur

First Priority One Mile Fun RunFirst Priority of Greater Decatur 5k and Fun Mile

From $15 Open

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Book It For Drake

Sat, Apr 11 · Auburn, AL Auburn

Book It For Drake One Mile Fun RunBook It For Drake 5k

From $30 Open

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Singing River Runs

Sat, Apr 11 · Mooresville, AL Mooresville

5K10K25K

From $30 Open

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Spring Fling 5K - Hosted by Pleasant Valley Cross Country.

Sat, Apr 11 · Jacksonville, AL Jacksonville

Spring Fling 5K - Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Butterfly 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Butterfly 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Sunrise Over Cecil 10K and 4 mile

Sun, Apr 12 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Sunrise Over Cecil 4 MileSunrise Over Cecil 10K

From $40 Open

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Tuscaloosa Gauntlet

Fri, Apr 17 · Tuscaloosa, AL Tuscaloosa

Mini Recruits | Ages 4-8Competitive Military & Competitive First Responder TeamCompetitive Individual +4

From $25 Open

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The Kilby Cub Dash 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Florence, AL Florence

Fun Run (1 Mile)The Kilby Cub Dash 5k

From $20 Open

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Cedar 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Apr 18 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

1 Mile Fun Run5KSleepIn

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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North Alabama Chick-fil-A Race Series: Madison 10K/5K/Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Madison, AL Madison

Fun Run5K10K

From $10 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (16)

Sat, Apr 18 · Mobile, AL Mobile

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pelham Strong Walk & 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Pelham, AL Pelham

Paul Revere Midnight 1M Run1M Fun Run/WalkVirtual 1M Run/Walk +11

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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Cookie Dash 5k and 1 Mile

Sat, Apr 18 · Hampton Cove, AL Hampton Cove

1 Mile5k Run

From $15 Open

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Tiny Toes 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Tiny Toes 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALKTiny Toes 5K

From $15 Open

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20th Annual UAB Alumni Scholarship Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

1 Mile Adult Fun Run1 Mile Kid Fun RunScholarship Run 5K +2

From $20 Open

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The Grove MGM 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Montgomery, AL Montgomery

YOUTH RATE (ages 0-18): The Grove MGM 5K Run/WalkThe Grove MGM 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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3rd Annual Steps for Summer 5K & Wellness Festival

Sat, Apr 18 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

3rd Annual Steps for Summer 5K & Wellness Festival

From $30 Open

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4th Annual Miles for Missions 5k, 10k & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Red Bay, AL Red Bay

1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open

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DIFFERENCE MAKER 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Scottsboro, AL Scottsboro

DIFFERENCE MAKER 5K1 Mile Fun Run (Ages 12 & Under)

From $10 Open

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D1 Life 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Auburn, AL Auburn

D1 Life 1 Mile Fun RunD1 Life 5K

From $30 Open

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Just Breathe

Sat, Apr 25 · Ranburne, AL Ranburne

8KTilda Cure Is Found 5KKid's Fun Run +1

From $15 Open

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David McKannan Memorial 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Huntsville, AL Huntsville

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run

From $0 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (17)

Sat, Apr 25 · Gadsden, AL Gadsden

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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20th Annual Spring Scramble 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Birmingham, AL Birmingham

Virtual 5KIn-Person 5K8 and Under Un-timed Fun Run

From $8 Open

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