Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Mon 1st September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Lillian, Alabama
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Annual Mullet Festival 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run on Monday, September 1, 2025, in the charming town of Lillian, Baldwin, Alabama! This vibrant event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and is the highlight of the year for the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay, serving as their largest fundraising initiative. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the certified 5K race or the delightful 1-mile fun run, with same-day registration available right up until race time.
Participants can look forward to an exhilarating experience on scenic rolling rural roads, with water stations along the course and a post-event refreshment area featuring beer. Registration fees are $30 until August 25th, increasing to $35 thereafter. Not only will runners receive a race tee shirt if they register early, but there are also numerous awards for top finishers across various categories, including overall winners, age group champions, and wheelchair competitors. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event, where you can enjoy a fun-filled day of fitness, camaraderie, and delicious food available for purchase on-site!
Participants can look forward to an exhilarating experience on scenic rolling rural roads, with water stations along the course and a post-event refreshment area featuring beer. Registration fees are $30 until August 25th, increasing to $35 thereafter. Not only will runners receive a race tee shirt if they register early, but there are also numerous awards for top finishers across various categories, including overall winners, age group champions, and wheelchair competitors. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event, where you can enjoy a fun-filled day of fitness, camaraderie, and delicious food available for purchase on-site!
Organiser's Description
The Annual Mullet Festival is the largest fundraising event of the year for the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay (Lillian, Alabama). The race starts at 7:30 a.m. and this year will be held in-person. The race distance has been certified. The cost of participating includes a race tee shirt, water on the course and a post-event refreshment area (beer included). Same day race registration is available up to race time. Advance registration, before August 25th is $30 and August 25th through the day of the race registration is $35. Those runners registering prior to August 25th at noon will be guaranteed a race tee-shirt on race day. Those registering after the pre-registration cut-off or later will receive their tee shirt in the mail.
Awards will be provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Men & Women overall, plus 1st top man and woman masters 40+; grand masters 50+ and senior grand masters 60+. The event will also award the top male and top female finisher overall, plus 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishers 9 & under; 10 - 14; 15 - 19; 20 - 24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69; 70 - 74; 75 - 79; 80 & over. Awards will also be provided for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Men & Women 5K Wheelchair finishers.
The 5K Walker awards will be provided for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place men and women finishers, plus the top three men and women in each age group: 12 & under; 13 - 20; 21 - 34; 35 - 49; 50-64 and 65 & above.
The course is a rolling, rural (paved & dirt) roads in Lillian, Alabama. The race will have aid EMT truck. Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase on-site at the event.
Awards will be provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Men & Women overall, plus 1st top man and woman masters 40+; grand masters 50+ and senior grand masters 60+. The event will also award the top male and top female finisher overall, plus 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishers 9 & under; 10 - 14; 15 - 19; 20 - 24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69; 70 - 74; 75 - 79; 80 & over. Awards will also be provided for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Men & Women 5K Wheelchair finishers.
The 5K Walker awards will be provided for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place men and women finishers, plus the top three men and women in each age group: 12 & under; 13 - 20; 21 - 34; 35 - 49; 50-64 and 65 & above.
The course is a rolling, rural (paved & dirt) roads in Lillian, Alabama. The race will have aid EMT truck. Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase on-site at the event.
Races
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Mullet Festival 5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt, Post-Race Party, Snacks & Drinks (Including Beer)
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOONTee Shirt and post - event party (snacks and drinks - beer also). Awards include overall top performers, men and women for 1st, 2nd & 3rd, plus top male & female finisher for 40 & up; 50 & up and 60 & up. Age group finishers for top three finishers for male & female will be awarded for 9 & under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65 -69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 & above. No multiple awards given. -
Mullet Festival 5K Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt, Post-Race Party, Snacks & Drinks (Including Beer)
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOONTee Shirt and post - event party (snacks and drinks - beer also). Awards include the top three male & female 5K walkers, plus the top three age group male & female finishers for 12 & under; 13-20; 21-34; 35-49; 50-64; and 65 and over. No multiple awards given. -
Mullet Festival 5K Wheelchair Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt, Post-Race Party, Snacks & Drinks (Including Beer)
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOONTee Shirt and post - event party (snacks and drinks - beer also). Awards include top three male and female 5K wheelchair finishers. -
Mullet Festival 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk With T-Shirt
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt, Post-Race Party, Snacks & Drinks (Including Beer)
Mon 1st September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS SOONThe 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk is without charge. If you want a tee shirt, they are available for a fee of $15. Orders received prior to August 30th will be available on race day. Those ordered on September 1st and later will be mailed. The top Male and Female registered finishers will receive a medal, while the finishers will receive a ribbon. -
Mullet Festival 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Without T-Shirt
Mon 1st September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONThe top Male and Female registered finishers will receive a medal, while the finishers will receive a ribbon.
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