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 to lace up your running shoes and bring your love for music and animals to life at the 2nd Annual Bark to the Beat Music 5K on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in beautiful Tuscaloosa! This exciting event is not only a fantastic way to get in shape, but it also supports a great cause—the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter. Whether you prefer to walk, run, or do a bit of both, this 5K promises a lively atmosphere with talented musicians from the University of Alabama School of Music and local high schools performing live along the course. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM with a competitive wave, followed by additional waves at 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Don't miss your chance to enjoy a fun-filled morning while helping our furry friends!
Starting at Butler Field, across from the School of Music, the course features new and improved paths for this year. Registration is open to participants of all ages, making it a perfect family event. Early registration is encouraged, with a fee of just $25 until February 28, which increases to $30 thereafter. Participants will receive a race t-shirt, bib, and medal, but be
Starting at Butler Field, across from the School of Music, the course features new and improved paths for this year. Registration is open to participants of all ages, making it a perfect family event. Early registration is encouraged, with a fee of just $25 until February 28, which increases to $30 thereafter. Participants will receive a race t-shirt, bib, and medal, but be
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.
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.
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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