5k in Anniston, Alabama | 2026-2027

White Plains Chocolate 5k [runsignup.com]
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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The 2026 White Plains Chocolate 5K is held in the beautiful hills and valleys of the White Plains community in Anniston, Alabama. It is a trail run and is open to runners and walkers. This is an...

The 2026 White Plains Chocolate 5K is held in the beautiful hills and valleys of the White Plains community in Anniston, Alabama. It is a trail run and is open to runners and walkers. This is an Electronic Timing and Certified Course.

The White Plains Track Booster Club, organized to support the track and field program, will be sponsoring the race. All funds raised at this event will go toward expenses for our girls and boys track teams.

In order to be guaranteed a shirt, online registration must be submitted by 2/1/26 at 11:59pm. You may still register online until 2/6/26 at 11:59pm but will not be guaranteed a shirt.

You may also register on the day of the race at 8:00 am for a $30 registration fee.

Packet pickup begins at 8:00 race day in the gym.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for Male and Female

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for males and females in the following age groups:

9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+

White Plains students, faculty, and staff-email wptrackboosterclub@gmail.com for a $5 discount code.

Current Anniston Runners Club members can receive $5 discount when registering.

Only one discount code, coupon, or club member discount per registration.

5k Run
Anniston, Alabama, 36205, United States
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Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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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...

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.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
171 Town Center Drive, Anniston, Alabama, 36205, United States
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Shamrockin' 5K Color Run [runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Shamrockin’ 5K Color Run

Part of Shamrockin’ Saturday Downtown Celebration

Saturday, March 14th

5:00 PM Race Start | City Market

Get ready to turn Downtown Anniston green! 🍀

The Shamrockin’ 5K isn’t...

Shamrockin’ 5K Color Run

Part of Shamrockin’ Saturday Downtown Celebration

Saturday, March 14th

5:00 PM Race Start | City Market

Get ready to turn Downtown Anniston green! 🍀

The Shamrockin’ 5K isn’t just a race - it’s a full day of downtown fun leading into a spring Downtown After Dark concert in Noble Street Park.

Spend the afternoon shopping, dining, and exploring downtown during the Shamrockin’ Saturday Scavenger Hunt, then meet us at City Market for a high-energy color run through the historic district. After you cross the finish line covered in color, head toward Noble Street Park for awards at 6:00 PM and live music immediately following.

🌈 Rainbow Dash Kids Race - $15

4:15 PM | City Market

Let the little ones chase the leprechaun to the pot of gold!

The Rainbow Dash is a short, safe kids route led by our bell-ringing leprechaun. Runners finish with gold coins, beads, and a kid-safe mini color toss... plus plenty of photo-worthy moments for proud parents and cheering crowds.

Packet Pickup

Friday, March 13th | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | City Market

Saturday, March 14th | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | City Market

The first 50 registrants receive a Shamrockin’ 5K t-shirt.

Awards – 6:00 PM | Noble Street Park

Top Three Overall Winners

Age Group Awards:

12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Downtown After Dark Concert – 7:00 PM

Celebrate after the race with live music in Noble Street Park! Bring a chair, grab dinner or drinks downtown, and enjoy a spring evening in the heart of the city.

Course Information

The route begins and ends at City Market and winds through Anniston’s historic district. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course to assist with safety and navigation.

Wear green, wear white, or wear your most colorful gear - and bring your friends!

Shamrockin’ Saturday is all about community, movement, and a vibrant downtown experience.

Ready to run? 🍀🏃‍♂️

5k Run
114 West 11th Street, Anniston, Alabama, 36201, United States
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Canyon Climb 8K/5K/1 Mile Fun Run [runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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A certified 8K and a NEW 2026 less hilly 5K option that starts from the Tyler Center and runs through the hills of Anniston before finishing back at the Tyler Center. Overall Winners for top 3 Male...

A certified 8K and a NEW 2026 less hilly 5K option that starts from the Tyler Center and runs through the hills of Anniston before finishing back at the Tyler Center. Overall Winners for top 3 Male and Female in each distance. Age group awards for top 3 male and female for both distances. 10 year increments for age groups. Also adding a 1 mile fun run for all ages.

Note: Race Day Registration is $45.00. T-shirts are allocated by available stock. Register early to be guaranteed a shirt.

This is the second race of the Anniston Runners Club Fab Four Series.

1 Miles 2.7 Miles 5k 8k 5 Miles Fun Run Run
731 Leighton Ave., Anniston, Alabama, 36207, United States
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Raptor Run [exploreamag.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Lace up your running shoes and join the Anniston Museums and Gardens for the Raptor Run 5K! Registration fee is $30.00 for the Raptor Run 5K and $15.00 for the Dino Dash Fun Run (+ credit card...

Lace up your running shoes and join the Anniston Museums and Gardens for the Raptor Run 5K! Registration fee is $30.00 for the Raptor Run 5K and $15.00 for the Dino Dash Fun Run (+ credit card processing).

Register by Monday, March 9th to guarantee a Raptor Run 5K t-shirt! T-shirt not included with Dino Dash registration.

**Dino Dash Fun Run registrants have the option to purchase t-shirt at check out. ($10)

Attention AM&G Members! Receive a $5 discount code by calling 256-237-6766 or emailing aroberts@annistonal.gov.

Raptor Run 5K begins at 8:00 am

Dino Dash Fun Run begins at 9:30 am

Awards to Follow

The Raptor Run 5K begins at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Runners will race throughout Museum Drive and Lagarde Park. Museum Drive will be closed Saturday, April 4th from 6:00 am - 10:00 am. All participants are asked to park at the Anniston Star building or the Calhoun County Health Department. City of Anniston shuttles will be available to transport registrants before and after the race.

Registration Packet pick-up is Friday, April 3 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Anniston Museum of Natural History, and race morning beginning at 7:00 am. Last day to pre-register is Friday, April 3 at 4:00 pm. Race Day Registration is $35 for Raptor Run 5K and $20 for Dino Dash Fun Run. Race Day registration ends at 7:30 am.

Raptor Run 5K Awards:

Top Three Overall - Male and Female

Age Groups - Male and Female: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80

1k 5k Fun Run Run
800 Museum Drive, Anniston, Alabama, 36206, United States
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YMCA and Anniston Orthopaedics Spring 5K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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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!

3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
29 West 14th Street, Anniston, Alabama, 36201, United States
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2026 DPF 5K RUN/WALK [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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“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,...
“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 6TH ANNUAL DPF 5K RUN/WALK is scheduled to take place on SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH 2026 @ 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 following list:
- RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race Day registrations, submitted between midnight and 6:29 am, must be completed online. The Check-In/Intake table will begin accepting manual registrations at 6:30 am.
- SHIRT ORDERS: The last day to order a race shirt is 5/31/2026. Submissions must be completed prior to midnight. Race shirts are not guaranteed after this date.
- CHECK-IN: 6:30 am - 7:45 am (packet pickup will occur during this time). For a faster Check-in, please present registration QR Code to Check-In team.
- RACE: Begins promptly at 8:00 am.
- BIB PLACEMENT: Bibs must be visible at all times and placed between the neck and waist of each participant. This is to ensure the accuracy of chip reading and picture identification throughout our event.
Pricing is as follows:
- PRE-EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: All Participants (Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025) - $15
- STUDENT REGISTRATION: 18 and under (Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026) - $20
- ADULT EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: (Jul 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025) - $20
- ADULT STANDARD REGISTRATION: (Jan 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026) - $25
- ADULT LATE REGISTRATION: (Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026) - $30
THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR EVENT A SUCCESS!!
3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
29 West 14th Street, Anniston, Alabama, 36201, United States
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Publix Woodstock 5K [woodstock5k.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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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...

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.

1k 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, Alabama, 36207, United States
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