7th Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run -- The Do Over Edition
- Date Fri 16th January 2026 - Thu 22nd January 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Columbiana, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 7th Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run – The Do Over Edition! Join us from January 16 to January 22, 2026, in beautiful Columbiana, Shelby, as we come together to support Sacred Selections, a remarkable organization dedicated to helping families adopt children. This year, we’re excited to offer both USATF Certified 5K and 10K courses, along with a fun and family-friendly 1-mile run!
Kick off the event on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with race day registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM at the newly opened Shelby County Arts Council. Experience the thrill of a fast and flat course designed to help you achieve your personal best while enjoying the scenic charm of Columbiana. With safety ensured by local police support, you can focus on the joy of running for a great cause. Over the past six years, the event has raised over $66,000 to ease the financial burden of adoption for many families, and we can’t wait to see this year’s contributions soar! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives
Kick off the event on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with race day registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM at the newly opened Shelby County Arts Council. Experience the thrill of a fast and flat course designed to help you achieve your personal best while enjoying the scenic charm of Columbiana. With safety ensured by local police support, you can focus on the joy of running for a great cause. Over the past six years, the event has raised over $66,000 to ease the financial burden of adoption for many families, and we can’t wait to see this year’s contributions soar! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives
Organiser's Description
AS YOU MAY KNOW, WE GOT RAINED OUT ON OUR ORIGINAL RACE DATE. SINCE WE HAVE A SHORT WINDOW, WE DECIDED TO REOPEN ONLINE REGISTRATION.
This event supports Sacred Selections, a not-for-profit organization that assists families in their quest to adopt a child. It's a pretty amazing organization. They operate with a volunteer board and minimal administrative costs.
All proceeds from this race will be donated to Sacred Selections to reduce the financial burden on a family willing to give a child a home. Funds will be sent directly to Sacred Selections to assist families in process of adoption. In the last six years, we have donated more than $66,000 to this cause and our event has grown each year.
We are excited to offer USATF Certified 10K and 5K courses as well as a 1-mile fun Run (not certified)!
Contact Joel Dixon @ [email protected] with any questions.$40 --- 10K Registration (close 01/22/26)
$45 --- 10K Race Day Registration
$25 --- 5K Early Bird Special (by 11/15/25)
$30 5K Registration (closes 01/22/26)
$35 5K Race Day Registration
$20 One Mile Fun Run (closes 01/22/26)
Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026 at the Shelby County Arts Council.
The course (USATF #AL19060JE) is fast and flat and promises a great opportunity at your next PR! We will begin and end at the brand-new Shelby County Arts Council facility. The 10K course will basically be a double loop (USATF#AL21027JE). Although the course is an open course, the City of Columbiana is partnering with us and providing police to control the flow of traffic to ensure runners are safe.
When the race is done, stick around and check out this beautiful facility and enjoy Columbianas quaint Main Street, visit our local businesses for unique shopping and enjoy the warmth of small town USA!
PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE OUT OF RACE SHIRTS. IT'S POSSIBLE WE MAY RECOVER SOME FROM THOSE WHO DEFER OR ARE UNABLE TO RUN AND CHOOSE TO MAKE THEIR ENTRY FEE A DONATION. BUT PLEASE UNDERSTAND, THERE ARE NO PROMISES.
This event supports Sacred Selections, a not-for-profit organization that assists families in their quest to adopt a child. It's a pretty amazing organization. They operate with a volunteer board and minimal administrative costs.
All proceeds from this race will be donated to Sacred Selections to reduce the financial burden on a family willing to give a child a home. Funds will be sent directly to Sacred Selections to assist families in process of adoption. In the last six years, we have donated more than $66,000 to this cause and our event has grown each year.
We are excited to offer USATF Certified 10K and 5K courses as well as a 1-mile fun Run (not certified)!
Contact Joel Dixon @ [email protected] with any questions.$40 --- 10K Registration (close 01/22/26)
$45 --- 10K Race Day Registration
$25 --- 5K Early Bird Special (by 11/15/25)
$30 5K Registration (closes 01/22/26)
$35 5K Race Day Registration
$20 One Mile Fun Run (closes 01/22/26)
Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026 at the Shelby County Arts Council.
The course (USATF #AL19060JE) is fast and flat and promises a great opportunity at your next PR! We will begin and end at the brand-new Shelby County Arts Council facility. The 10K course will basically be a double loop (USATF#AL21027JE). Although the course is an open course, the City of Columbiana is partnering with us and providing police to control the flow of traffic to ensure runners are safe.
When the race is done, stick around and check out this beautiful facility and enjoy Columbianas quaint Main Street, visit our local businesses for unique shopping and enjoy the warmth of small town USA!
PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE OUT OF RACE SHIRTS. IT'S POSSIBLE WE MAY RECOVER SOME FROM THOSE WHO DEFER OR ARE UNABLE TO RUN AND CHOOSE TO MAKE THEIR ENTRY FEE A DONATION. BUT PLEASE UNDERSTAND, THERE ARE NO PROMISES.
Races
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10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 16th January 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
The 10k course will be a modified double loop of the 5K course, which is a flat course with only two small hills on the entire course. The race runs you through beautiful downtown Columbiana and offers your fan sections several places to cheer you on within a very short walk. -
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 16th January 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
The 5k course is flat and fast, with only two small hills on the entire course. The race runs you through beautiful downtown Columbiana and offers your fan sections several places to cheer you on within a very short walk. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 16th January 2026 (9:15AM CST)
$22.20
The 1 Mile Fun Run course begins in front of the old Court House and runs an out-and-back path along Main Street. The course is flat and provides plenty of room for your cheer section. Volunteers trail behind the last runner to ensure everyone's safety.
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105 West College Street, Columbiana, 35051, AL, United States
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