Build N Run 5k & Fun Run

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Past event

8:30 AM CDT

Florence, Alabama

$27.50–$32.80 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the Build N Run 5k & Fun Run on Saturday, April 26th, 2025! Taking place in the beautiful Florence, Lauderdale, this event kicks off at 8:30 am with a thrilling 5k race that welcomes runners, walkers, and even those interested in rucking – a fun challenge involving a weighted pack. Don't forget to arrive by 8:00 am to get ready for the race! For families and younger participants, the Fun Run starts at 10:00 am, promising a delightful experience for everyone involved.

This year, the Build N Run 5k & Fun Run is proudly supporting Sleep In Heavenly Peace, an incredible organization dedicated to providing beds for children in need. All proceeds from the event will go directly to helping ensure that no child has to sleep on the floor. Whether you're racing, walking, or volunteering for the bed build happening simultaneously, your participation makes a difference. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and a chance to support a worthy cause!

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Races

5k Run or Walk

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$32.80

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5k Ruck

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$32.80

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Fun Run

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

10:00 AM CDT

$27.50

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Organiser's description

Join Highland Baptist Church in Florence, AL, on Saturday, April 26th at 8:30 am as we sponsor the Build N Run 5k and Fun Run. This race will benefit Sleep In Heavenly Peace. SHP is a volunteer organization that builds beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor. All proceeds will go to SHP to help them build beds so no child has to sleep on the floor. During this time, we will have a 5k and a fun run; the 5k will start at 8:30 am; please arrive by 8:00 am to get set for the race; the 5k will have an hour course limit. The fun run will start at 10:00 am and have a thirty-minute course limit. If participating in the 5k, you can run, walk, or ruck the race. Were excited to offer the Rucking Division for this race. For those new to the concept, rucking involves walking or hiking with a weighted pack. The term comes from the military word Rucksack, meaning Backpack". PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE RUN OR WALK DIVISION IF YOU PLAN TO WALK.

Weight Requirements:

Over 150lb: 20lb dry weight
Under 150lb: 10lb dry weight

Weigh-ins will occur 30 minutes before the race start

If racing is not your thing, you can volunteer for our bed build that will happen simultaneously with our 5k and Fun Run. You can register for that via this link: Volunteer Registration https://highlandbaptist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2837413