Northwest Alabama's Complete Running Resource



Note: Race information is taken from a variety of sources and is subject to change and/or writers mistakes. Call the contact person listed before making final plans, especially if you're traveling out-of-town. TRAC is not responsible for any incorrect information in this document. Send corrections or additions for the calendar to SHOALS RUNNER ().

Race Directors: Listing space is available in the TRAC race calendar free of charge. Email your race information to SHOALS RUNNER using the link above. At a minimum, you must include race name, race distance, start time, start location, and a contact phone and/or email. Include any other information you want shown in your listing. Please check your listing and report any errors via email.

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July 26, 2008
8th Annual Outback Survivor 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
8:00 AM, Sheffield, AL, Outback Steakhouse
Certified 5K and 1 Mile courses.
Mark Massey (256) 324-1640
  bluesbro_3030@hotmail.com   2007 Results Printable Entry Form
Twilight Five Retro Run 5K
6:00 PM, Homewood, AL, at the TRAK SHAK
Live music, Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ and adult beverages
TRAK SHAK (205) 870-5644 USATF certified course
Register On-line    TRAK SHAK

August 2, 2008
5th Annual Wayne County Relay for Life 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
8:00 AM, Waynesboro, TN, Waynesboro City Park
Certified courses TN07006MS and TN07007MS.
Jim Beavers (931) 722-3658 or Carl Griggs (931) 722-8725 or Jeff Kuehn (931) 722-3325
T-shirts for all paid entrants
$12- pre-register by July 18 $15- Day of race (6:15-7:30am)
    Printable Entry Form
Hope Bryant Smith Memorial Run
8:00am at McChesney Student Activity Center at University of Montevallo Info: Jeremey Ward (205)665-6215
   
Woodstock 5K
7:30 AM, Anniston, AL Brooke Nelson (256) 236-239-9001
Register On-line  brookenelson@amcvets.com   Event Website
Shake & Bake 5K
8:00 AM at Mt.Laurel, Birmingham, AL
In the Town Center right off Hwy. 41, 2.5 miles from Hwy. 280.
New USATF CERTIFIED COURSE all within the Mt. Laurel village Bill Kreis (205) 281-1946
   
Bushwacker 5K
7:30am, Pensacola, FL Info: Johnny Graves (850)939-8073
   

August 8, 2008
Sunset Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
7:30 PM, Sheffield, AL, Keller Wellcare Center Jackson Highway, next to Colbert County Health Dept
1 mile fun run at 7:30, 5K at 8:00 PM. Both courses certified.
Pam Fleming (256) 386-4747
  pfleming@helenkeller.com   2007 Results
16th Annual Cullman Midnight Run 5K
Midnight, Cullman, AL, Cullman Civic Center
This unique midnight race is a 5K event on a USATF certified course (AL99011JD) and is always held on the second Friday in August.
The course starts and finishes at the Cullman Civic Center. The Overall Male and Female winners receive $100 and the Masters Male and Female winners receive $75. Medals will go to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age division. There is no duplication of awards. Race day registration will be held from 10-11:30 p.m. on the night of the race at the Civic Center. All runners should check in at the Civic Center by 11:30 p.m. T-shirts will be given to the first 400 registered runners. Runners will enjoy refreshments and live entertainment before and after the race.
Nicole Ells (256) 734-9157
  nicole@cullmanrecreation.org   Website Printable Entry Form

August 10, 2008
BTC Mini Track Meet
4:00pm at Samford University Track
   

August 16, 2008
Greystone 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
8:00am, Founders Clubhouse Aquatics Complex, Greystone Drive, Birmingham,AL
Info: Christy Johnson (205)986-5139
  lisa.haugen@cancer.org  

August 23, 2008
Killen Founders Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
7:00 AM, Killen, AL, First Methodist Church
NOTE THE NEW STARTING TIME - 7:00 AM - Beat the heat!
Joe Quillen (256)366-0040
  joequillen@bellsouth.net   2007 Results
Brooke Hill Run for Awareness 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
8:00 AM, Decatur, AL, Carnegie Visual Arts Center
Benefits ovarian cancer research fund. Jon Elmore (256) 351-7426
Register On-line  elmoreall4@aol.com   Printable Entry Form River City Runners

August 30, 2008
Brooks XC Invitational
9:00 AM, Florence, AL, McFarland Park
   

September 1, 2008
6th Annual Sacred Heart Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:00 AM, Lawrenceburg, TN, Sacred Heart Church
T. Scott Benefield (931) 766-3934
Alternate email: target242@mac.com
  Dr.Benefield@crockettkids.com  

September 6, 2008
Lexington Founder's Day 5K
6:30 PM, Lexington, AL, This will mark the 4th Annual Lexington Founder's Day Run.
The race begins in front of Lexington Family Chiropractic and Doc's Gym. The 5K is flat and fast.

   

September 20, 2008
3rd Annual Power of Pink 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
(Formerly Hope Run)
7:30 AM-Run,8:30 AM-Fun Run/Walk
Joe Wheeler State Park, Picnic Area-Shelter #3, Rogersville, AL
Come out and enjoy this run/walk through beautiful Joe Wheeler State Park while helping support the fight against breast cancer.
Shirt size guaranteed for pre-registered runners!
$15 5K/$10 1 Mile through September 13 $20/$12 on race day
Registration begins at 6:30am on race day

For Info or Brochure Please Contact: Cathy Isbell (256)768-8429 or
Auburn & Debbie Wilson (256)757-4550
Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society
  cathyi@bellsouth.net   Printable Entry Form
Duck & Run 5K
8:00 AM, Athens, AL, Big Spring Memorial Park
$12 entry fee. Two cash prizes; one for mid-pack runner, one by general drawing during awards. Amounts determined by number of runners registered.
Tanjie Schrimsher (256) 233-8000
  duckandrun5k@yahoo.com   Printable Entry Form

September 27, 2008
Shoals Christian School 5K & 1 MIle
8:00 AM, Florence, AL, Shoals Christian School on Heathrow Drive
Certified 5K and 1 Mile courses in the Heathrow Subdivision
Eddie Buckley (256) 767-7680 or David Bowling (256) 767-3217
    Printable Entry Form
Corinth XC Invitational
Corinth, MS
   

October 4, 2008
4th Annual Elkmont Lions Club Rails to Trails 10K
8:00 AM, Elkmont, AL, Downtown
Certified course, AL06026JD
Whitney Hollingsworth (256) 732-3213
  cactus1@ardmore.net  

October 11, 2008
Tennessee River Run 10K & 2 Mile
8:30 AM, Florence, AL, Veterans Memorial Park
    Printable Entry Form 2006 Results

October 18, 2008
1 Mile Riverbottom Burnout!
8:30 AM, Florence, AL, McFarland Park
RRCA Alabama State One Mile Championship, Alabama’s Fastest Mile!
$10 before Oct. 15, $15 after
Certified (AL03023JD), flat & fast out and back course along Florence harbor.
Gary House (256) 710-6122
Register On-line  gary.house@sca.com   Printable Entry Form 2006 Results

October 25, 2008
Brush Creek Pumpkin Run 6 Mile & 1 Mile
9:00 AM, Killen, AL, Harrison Chapel Church
From Highway 72, turn north on Highway 43 near Shoal Creek. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Lauderdale County Road 63. Veer right immediately onto County Road 65. Harrison Chapel Church is approximately 1.5 miles on County Road 65. Church is on the left.
Todd Allen (256) 627-0658
  Agameco@aol.com   Printable Entry Form 2006 Results

November 8, 2008
Pickwick Dam River Run 5k
9:00 AM, Pickwick Dam, TN, Campground below the dam
Lucy Smith (731) 689-3042 or 925-0427
  trfcu@centurytel.net   Printable Entry Form

November 15, 2008
Turkey Trot 5K
9:00 AM, Savannah, TN, Savannah Christian Academy
Deonne Ewoldt (731) 925-5333
    Printable Entry Form 2006 Results

November 22, 2008
Dam-Bridge Run 10,000 Meter Race
8:00 AM, Florence, AL, Shoals Conference Center & Hotel
Certified course, AL05033JD
Cross the Tennessee River on the historic Wilson Dam, and return across the Patton Island Bridge. Each river crossing is approximately 0.8 miles.

PRE-REGISTRATION INCENTIVE!! Register by November 11 and be eligible for a $200 prize! Prize is increased to $250 if you register online. To be eligible, your entry MUST BE RECEIVED by November 11. See website for details.

Danny Michael (256) 483-2349
Register On-line  DamBridgeRun@bellsouth.net   Printable Entry Form Event Website 2006 Results

December 6, 2008
St. Jude Memphis Marathon, Half Marathon, and Memphis Grizzlies House 5K
For more information visit www.stjudemarathon.org
   

December 31, 2008
Millennium Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
11:45 PM, Killen, AL, First Baptist Church
The only New Year’s Eve midnight run in North Alabama!
Frank Spires (256) 760-9502
Register On-line  fspires@spiresandassociates.com   Printable Entry Form 2006 Results