Sugarfest of Arab Alabama, Inc.

Join us for the Taco Trot 5K ... a fun and meaningful community race benefiting Family Services of North Alabama. The race will begin and end at the Guntersville Recreation Center and features a scenic course along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Guntersville.

Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step you take helps support programs that strengthen families, protect children, and provide life-changing services for survivors across Northeast Alabama.

EVENT SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST!

Why Taco Trot?

The Taco Trot 5K is more than just a race ... it’s a community event that brings people together to support families in our region.

Participants will enjoy a beautiful lakeside course, a welcoming community atmosphere, and a fun post-race celebration with tacos and fellowship. Whether you’re chasing a personal record or simply enjoying a walk with friends and family, the Taco Trot is designed to be a race everyone can enjoy.

Most importantly, every registration helps fund programs that make our communities safer, stronger, and more resilient.

The Course ...

The Taco Trot begins and ends at the Guntersville Recreation Center and follows a scenic route along Lake Guntersville.

Participants will experience beautiful water views, fresh air, and one of the most scenic running routes in the region. The course is designed to be welcoming for both runners and walkers, making it perfect for seasoned athletes, beginners, families, and community supporters alike.

Post-Race Taco Celebration ...

After crossing the finish line, participants are invited to stay and celebrate with delicious tacos and refreshments while connecting with friends, family, and fellow runners.

The Taco Trot isn’t just about the race ... it’s about bringing the community together for a fun and meaningful cause.

About Family Services of North Alabama ...

Family Services of North Alabama works to strengthen families and restore hope through advocacy, education, and resource networking across Northeast Alabama.

Through two major program areas (Workforce Development & Education and Victim Services & Prevention), FSNA serves individuals and families across Blount, Cherokee, DeKalb, Etowah, Jackson, Marshall, and surrounding counties.

Workforce Development & Education ...

FSNA helps individuals and families build stability and independence through workforce training and family support programs.

Programs include:

1. Workforce Development -- Helping individuals transition from SNAP services into the workforce through job skills training, certification programs, and assistance with items needed for employment such as boots and uniforms.

2. Family & Career -- Supporting parents and relative custodians through parenting education, job training, certification opportunities, and a Pay-to-Learn model that allows participants to receive stipends while completing training.

3. Internet Safety (iSafety) -- Educating students, parents, and community members about online grooming, human trafficking risks, and how to protect children from online predators.

Victim Services & Prevention ...

FSNA also provides critical services for survivors of violence and trauma.

Programs include:

1. Prevention Education -- Delivering sexual assault prevention education to middle school, high school, and college students, as well as community organizations.

2. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program -- Providing forensic exams for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced sexual assault.

3. Victim Services & Advocacy -- Offering legal, medical, and personal advocacy along with therapy and resource referrals for survivors of rape and human trafficking.

4. Oversight of the Northeast Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force and operation of a 24-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line.

How Your Participation Helps ...

Every Taco Trot registration helps ensure these services remain available to families and survivors throughout Northeast Alabama.

Your participation helps fund:

1. Prevention education for students

2. Advocacy and support services for survivors of violence

3. Workforce development opportunities for families working toward stability

4. Community programs that protect children from exploitation and trafficking

When you participate in the Taco Trot 5K, you’re not just running a race ... you’re helping strengthen families and restore hope across our communities.

Sharecroppers Coffee and Creamery is proud to host the 4th annual Thankful 4... 5K, 10K and Fun Run on Saturday November 14th at 8am. The race is located in Snead, AL with the starting and ending points located at Sharecroppers. Runners will enjoy a rather easy course with beautiful country scenery. Runners will have the opportunity to express what they are thankful for on our "thankful boards" and enjoy a fun photo booth from ELC Productions! Afterwards hang around and visit the shop. We are a full espresso bar that also serves breakfast, lunch, ice cream, and more. You can also visit our large gift shop! RACE IS CHIP-TIMED and walkers are welcome. Proceeds from this race will support the "Sharecroppers Soles" fund. This fund allows XC as well as Track and Field students to apply for a "shoe scholarship". If chosen the student is taken to be properly fitted with appropriate shoes for their sport. Race packet includes: bib, shirt, finisher award and more. Age division and overall

male/female awards will be given. Register by November 7th, to guarantee shirt.

The Boston or Bust Marathon & Half Marathon

USATF Certification information for our 2024 Boston Qualifiers!

USATF Certification

Certification code: AL22025JE

It's (almost) time to book your tickets to run Boston! The Boston or Bust Marathon will be an extremely flat and fast course along Aldridge Creek and Tennessee River in South Huntsville. The course will start and finish at Ditto Landing Marina and is entirely on the Alridge Creek Greenway.

We will have Chip Timing and both half and full marathon courses will be certified.

..And then there's the post race party. We will have post race food for all finishers, 2 drink tickets, post race music, all at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion. We believe in training hard, racing hard and celebrating hard and this race will be no different!

Historically the last window to qualify for the following April Boston race is the second weekend in September. This is one of the very few last minute qualifiers in the South. Average Temperatures at this time of year are 64F/ 87F which is why we will start at 6:00AM.

The guaranteed t-shirt deadline has passed however we will have extras along with RunningLane shirts for those last minute signups so you don't go home empty handed.

All aid stations will have water, gatorade and GU energy gels.