Frog Level Music Festival 5K

45th Annual Bowdon Founders Day Run

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026

RACE STARTING TIME: 7:30 AM

PRESENTED BY BOWDON MAIN STREET

Run historic Main Street in Bowdon, at the longest-standing 5k in West Georgia. A certified course, great competition, and Founders Day fun-including a parade and downtown venders, make this a summer favorite.

Registration Fees

$30 pre-registration (through July 20)

$35 after July 20

Early registration is strongly encouraged to avoid long lines and to guarantee a race T-shirt.

Packet Pickup

Pre-registered participants may pick up their race packets on Friday, July 31, at God’s Gym, 139 City Hall Ave., Suite A, Bowdon, GA, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Same-day registration begins at 6:15AM and will be held behind the Bowdon Municipal Building, located at 182 Grammar School Rd. (Old Bowdon Primary School on East College Street). The awards ceremony will be held here as well at the conclusion of the race.

RACE AWARDS:

Overall Male and Female

Master and Grand Master

Top 3 in all age groups (10 and under through 75+)

Chip timing and results will be LIVE on race day.

EACH PARTICIPANT MUST WEAR A NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF HIS OR HER SHIRT.

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 awards and other race details, visit the WOODSTOCK WEBPAGE.

Don't forget to check out our ever-so-popular Team Challenge! Team runners have a chance to win a cash prize for the team with the most participants and for the fastest male, female, and coed team.

Please enjoy the hospitality Annistonians and Alabamians are famous for. We promise you won't leave Woodstock disappointed - our runners, volunteers, and community guarantee it!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Friday, July 31st:

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Packet Pickup - Anniston High School - Kilby House in the middle of campus (1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207)

We recommend you pick up your shirt and bib on this day – Race Day is hectic, and if you wait until race morning, you may have to wait in long lines!

NOTE: Other participants, friends, or family are allowed to pick up your packet with your final confirmation email in-hand and bib number

To make the process faster, please bring your final confirmation email printed or visible on your phone. Have your BIB NUMBER

• Saturday, August 1st – Race Day!

** No Race Day Registration **

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. – Last chance to pick up shirts and bibs

7:15 a.m. – Call to the start Line

7:30 a.m. – Publix Woodstock 5K start!

9:00 a.m. – Kidstock 1K Run/Walk Start in front of the finish line (NOT the 5K start line)

10:00 a.m. – Awards ceremony for the Publix Woodstock 5K Overall Winners, Masters, and Teams in AHS Auditorium. Age Group and All Kidstock awards will be handed out in the courtyard near the timer result tent as soon as results are available. Print out results from the timers tent in courtyard will only have time and overall placement. For official overall and age group awards utilize QR code on race bib.

Water will be provided on the course and at the finish line. There are two water stops on the course: Mile 1 and Mile 2.

We're back for our 11th year! Named in memory of an outstanding Kiwanian, Dr. Robert "Bob" Reeves, Bob, also known as Woody to his close friends, exemplified many great attributes of Kiwanis International. A club member for over 46 years, he served his community with much enthusiasm and benevolence. As a retired Professor of Physical Education with the University of West Georgia, fitness trainer, ballroom dance instructor, and Sunday School teacher, he was an active volunteer for many community, civic, and church related events and organizations. Your support of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club 11th Annual Bob Reeves Memorial 5K Race will help make a difference in the lives of children, one child at a time, in the Carroll County Area. The 5K Race is open to all age groups to include children and adults. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Lucky Number Seven:

The Carrollton Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay

The AMP, Carrollton, GA

DON'T GET LEFT AT THE STARTING LINE!

The Carrollton Half Marathon has become a local legend, one of Georgia's premier half marathons, and this race sells out every single year. We have a firm runner cap to keep the course scenic and safe—once the spots are gone, they are gone! Register early to lock in your spot, your shirt size, and the best pricing.

Experience the magic of seeing the sun peek over Lake Carroll as you tackle our scenic 13.1-mile course. With a route that winds through the heart of the city and finishes on a glorious, flat stretch of roadway, this is a race designed for a "strong finish" with great spectators bringing you home every step of the way.

Why This Isn't Just Another Race

The Course: Start and finish in the historic Adamson Square. You’ll glide past the water and through the shaded, rolling hills of the Carrollton GreenBelt.

The Vibe: We don't just hand you a medal and send you home. Our post-race atmosphere features music, entertainment, and a food & drink spread that makes those 13.1 miles feel like a warm-up for the party.

The Swag: Every runner (individual or relay) gets the "Goodie Trio": a premium Carrollton Half Marathon t-shirt, a heavy-duty finisher’s medal, and those all-important tickets for free food and drinks.

The Cause:

Every step you take benefits The Carrollton Greenbelt and The Community Foundation of West Georgia. This foundation helps fund many projects in the Carrollton and Carroll County area.

New for Year 7: The Corral Start!

To make your race morning smoother, safer than ever, and to account for an expanded race field, we are introducing Starting Corrals! No more weaving through crowds or dodging elbows in the first mile.

How it works: When you register, you’ll provide your Expected Finish Time. We will then group you with other runners of a similar pace. Your bib will display your assigned corral (A, B, C, etc.), ensuring that everyone starts with plenty of "elbow room" and can find their rhythm immediately. Whether you’re a sub-90-minute speedster or a steady-paced scenic cruiser, you’ll have the perfect spot at the start line!

Race Day Schedule

7:00 am: National Anthem (Get ready for Goosebumps)

7:10 am: Push Chair Start

7:15 am: Official Race Start

9:45 am: Post-Race Fun at the finish line and awards

10:45 am: Race course officially closes

Accessibility & Inclusivity

We believe everyone belongs on the course. If you are an athlete with a disability or special needs, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d love to chat about how we can make your race day seamless and spectacular.

Description

The Half Marathon’s 13.1-mile course starts at Adamson Square and then takes runners through the city, past Lake Carroll, and along the shaded, rolling hills of the Carrollton GreenBelt. The route finishes back at Adamson Square with a festival featuring music, entertainment, food, and drinks. Individual or relay team registration includes a Carrollton Half Marathon t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and free food and drink tickets for the post-race festivities.

Awards

SoleRoots Running Co. will present awards for the half-marathon. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall Male and Female runners. They will also receive a commemorative gift. The top three males and females in the Masters category will be presented with a commemorative gift. The top 3 in each age group and the top 3 teams in the relay categories will receive the commemorative gift as a prize. All finishers will be given a Finisher’s medal.*

Overall Male and Female

1st - $500, commemorative plaque and gift

2nd - $200, commemorative plaque and gift

3rd - $100, commemorative plaque and gift

Overall Masters Male and Female

1st - Commemorative gift

2nd - Commemorative gift

3rd - Commemorative gift

Age Group Top 3

Age Group 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Custom Carrollton 1/2 Marathon double insulated water bottle

(14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)

Top 3 Relay Teams

Overall Male - Commemorative gift

Overall Female - Commemorative gift

Overall Co-ed - Commemorative gift

Rain or shine, we run. Check our weather and refund policies for the nitty-gritty details.

Ready to claim your spot at the start line?