Mayhaw Music Festival 5K

  • Date Sat 3rd October 2026
  • Time 10:00AM CDT
  • Location Cottonwood, Alabama
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Mayhaw Music Festival 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Cottonwood, Houston! This exciting 5K race kicks off at 10 a.m., right after the Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country meet. The course, set at the picturesque Honey Bee Farms, will take participants through open fields, lush woods, farmland, and even a thrilling lake crossing, all amidst the stunning backdrop of Alabama's beautiful countryside.

As if running in this scenic environment isn't enough, all participants in the Mayhaw 5K will receive free entry to the vibrant Mayhaw Music Festival, which features an incredible lineup of bands, including North Carolina's own Chatham Rabbits and many more! The music festivities start at 1 p.m. and will keep you entertained until 7 p.m. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine your love for running with live music and community spirit! Join us for a day filled with energy, entertainment, and unforgettable memories!

Organiser's Description

5K race

Come run in the 5k Open event at 10 a.m. the day of the music festival. The Open 5k will follow the Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country meet that will begin at 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., respectively.



The race will be 5K in distance hosted at Honey Bee Farms in Cottonwood, AL (20 minutes South of Dothan). The course will be a true cross country course traversing open fields, woods, farmland, and a lake crossing. Honey Bee Farms is surrounded by beautiful countryside and natural springs and will be host the the Mayhaw Bluegrass music festival.



Mayhaw Music Festival

ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE MAYHAW 5K GET FREE ENTRY INTO THE MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH PROOF OF PARTICIPATION!

Weve got quite a lineup of bands this year. North Carolina's own CHATHAM RABBITS are returning to Mayhaw to headline the show. MICHAEL PREWITT & CRUNCHGRASS SUPREME, BRENNA MACMILLAN, FIRST FAR WEST (JOSH RINKEL / LAURA ORSHAW), DCOVAN MATTHEWS, AND PONTIAC STOVE COMPANY! MUSIC STARTS AT 1 PM AND GOES UNTIL 7 PM. You can click on the image below to listen to the specially curated Mayhaw Music Festival playlist. For additional details please visit

https://www.mayhawmusicfestival.com/



To register a team for the High School event please visit

https://al.milesplit.com/meets/688771-mayhaw-music-festival-5k-2025

Races

  • 5K Open

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)

    $32.80

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Location

386 Rambo Mill Road, Cottonwood, 36320, AL, United States

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