Bark to the Beat Music 5k
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the 2nd Annual Bark to the Beat Music 5K on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in beautiful Tuscaloosa! This unique event combines a love for music, animals, and an active lifestyle, inviting participants of all ages and abilities to join in the excitement. Whether you choose to walk, run, or do a bit of both, you'll enjoy a lively atmosphere with live music performed by talented musicians from the University of Alabama School of Music and local high schools along the course.
Starting at Butler Field, across from the School of Music, the race kicks off with a competitive wave at 8:00 AM, followed by additional waves at 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. The competitive wave offers the chance to win fantastic 5K-time prizes! Not only is this event a great way to get moving, but it also supports the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, which will be present with adorable animals looking for forever homes. Early registration is encouraged, with a cost of $25 until February 28, 2025, and includes race participation, a t-shirt, bib, and medal. Don’t miss out on this
Starting at Butler Field, across from the School of Music, the race kicks off with a competitive wave at 8:00 AM, followed by additional waves at 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. The competitive wave offers the chance to win fantastic 5K-time prizes! Not only is this event a great way to get moving, but it also supports the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, which will be present with adorable animals looking for forever homes. Early registration is encouraged, with a cost of $25 until February 28, 2025, and includes race participation, a t-shirt, bib, and medal. Don’t miss out on this
Organiser's Description
Do you love music, animals, and getting in shape? Perfect! Whether you walk, run, or do a little of both, the 2ND ANNUAL _BARK TO THE BEAT MUSIC 5K_ is the perfect opportunity to help you grow in healthiness, support an amazing cause, and have fun while doing so. Do you know what else? All along the course, musicians from the University of Alabama School of Music and surrounding high schools will perform LIVE so you can enjoy a concert amidst your running/walking!
This run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the TUSCALOOSA METRO ANIMAL SHELTER (https://www.metroanimalshelter.org/), who will be present at the run/walk (yes, with many of their adorable animals). The course will launch from Butler Field across from the School of Music on UA's campus (home of the UA Million Dollar Band, next to Arby's) and follow a path in the blocks nearby that is new and improved from last year! While the event officially launches at 8:00am (the competitive wave), additional waves will be released at 8:30am and 9:00am. The 8:00am wave is the only competitive wave with 5k-time prizes (which will be announced at the event soon after 9am).
_Bark to the Beat Music 5k_ is hosted by the University of Alabama School of Music (https://music.ua.edu/) in collaboration with the UA Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). It is open to participants of all ages and abilities (those under 19 must be accompanied by a legal guardian unless you are a currently-enrolled student at The University of Alabama).
Cost of 5k is $25 through February 28 (after which the cost goes up to $30). Early registration is highly recommended (and requested). Late registration at packet pick-up or on the day of the race is only available while extra bibs last. Registration costs include race participation, tshirt*, bib, and medal (*TSHIRTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 20). Additional swag bag items are available to those who pick-up their packet earliest. Tshirts not picked-up by 9am on April 5, 2025 may be sold to other participants.
This run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the TUSCALOOSA METRO ANIMAL SHELTER (https://www.metroanimalshelter.org/), who will be present at the run/walk (yes, with many of their adorable animals). The course will launch from Butler Field across from the School of Music on UA's campus (home of the UA Million Dollar Band, next to Arby's) and follow a path in the blocks nearby that is new and improved from last year! While the event officially launches at 8:00am (the competitive wave), additional waves will be released at 8:30am and 9:00am. The 8:00am wave is the only competitive wave with 5k-time prizes (which will be announced at the event soon after 9am).
_Bark to the Beat Music 5k_ is hosted by the University of Alabama School of Music (https://music.ua.edu/) in collaboration with the UA Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). It is open to participants of all ages and abilities (those under 19 must be accompanied by a legal guardian unless you are a currently-enrolled student at The University of Alabama).
Cost of 5k is $25 through February 28 (after which the cost goes up to $30). Early registration is highly recommended (and requested). Late registration at packet pick-up or on the day of the race is only available while extra bibs last. Registration costs include race participation, tshirt*, bib, and medal (*TSHIRTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 20). Additional swag bag items are available to those who pick-up their packet earliest. Tshirts not picked-up by 9am on April 5, 2025 may be sold to other participants.
Races
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Bark to the Beat Music 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (No Longer Available After 3/20/25)
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
No matter your age, ability, speed, or experience, this 5k event is for you! Whether you want to run to set a PR, casually walk to enjoy the music, or anything in between, you are more than welcome! Register EARLY for the best price! Price goes up on March 1. Tshirts are only available to those who register BEFORE MARCH 20. Registrations the week of the race will only be accepted while race bib supplies last.
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