8th Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 9th January 2027
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Columbiana, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off 2027 with a bang at the 8th Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, January 9th, in the charming town of Columbiana, Shelby! This exciting event features a flat and fast USATF-certified course, perfect for runners aiming for a personal best. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or a fun-filled 1 Mile run, all while supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit Sacred Selections, a remarkable non-profit organization that helps families adopt children, making your run not just a personal achievement but a chance to change lives.
With registration options available up until race day, including early bird specials, everyone can join in on the fun. Race day registration and packet pick-up will start at 7:00 AM at the beautiful Shelby County Arts Council. After crossing the finish line, take time to explore Columbiana’s quaint Main Street, indulge in unique shopping, and soak up the warm, welcoming atmosphere of small-town USA. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your year healthy and make a difference in a child’s life!
With registration options available up until race day, including early bird specials, everyone can join in on the fun. Race day registration and packet pick-up will start at 7:00 AM at the beautiful Shelby County Arts Council. After crossing the finish line, take time to explore Columbiana’s quaint Main Street, indulge in unique shopping, and soak up the warm, welcoming atmosphere of small-town USA. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your year healthy and make a difference in a child’s life!
Organiser's Description
Want to start the new year out on the right foot? Then the Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile is for you! This race offers a flat(ish), fast USATF-certified course for the 5K and 10K and chip timing. It's a great way to begin the new year focusing on a healthy you and helping an Alabama family bring a child home forever.
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 seven years, we have donated more than $77,000 to this cause and our event has grown each year.
Contact Joel Dixon @ jdixon0508@gmail.com with any questions.
* $35 -- 10K Early Bird Special (by 11:14/26)
* $40 -- 10K Registration (closes at midnight on 1/8/27)
* $45 -- 10K Race Day Registration
* $25 --- 5K Early Bird Special (by 11/14/26)
* $30 5K Registration (closes at midnight on 01/8/27)
* $35 5K Race Day Registration
* $20 One Mile Fun Run (closes at midnight on 01/8/27)
* $25 -- One Mile Race Day Registration
PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 19, 2026 IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT.
Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2027, 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!
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 seven years, we have donated more than $77,000 to this cause and our event has grown each year.
Contact Joel Dixon @ jdixon0508@gmail.com with any questions.
* $35 -- 10K Early Bird Special (by 11:14/26)
* $40 -- 10K Registration (closes at midnight on 1/8/27)
* $45 -- 10K Race Day Registration
* $25 --- 5K Early Bird Special (by 11/14/26)
* $30 5K Registration (closes at midnight on 01/8/27)
* $35 5K Race Day Registration
* $20 One Mile Fun Run (closes at midnight on 01/8/27)
* $25 -- One Mile Race Day Registration
PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 19, 2026 IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT.
Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2027, 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!
Races
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10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th January 2027 (8:00AM CST)
$38.10
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. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th January 2027 (8:00AM CST)
$27.50
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
Sat 9th January 2027 (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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