Run The Race 5k & 1 Mile
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Auburn, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run The Race 5k & 1 Mile event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in beautiful Auburn, Lee! This exciting day of fitness and community spirit will kick off at Town Creek Park, with the 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5k race at 8:30 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, this event has something for everyone.
Join us in making a difference while enjoying the thrill of competition! Participants in the 5k will have a chance to win fantastic prizes, including a pair of Mount to Coast R1s for the top finisher, a $75 gift card to "Love to Run Auburn" for second place, and a $50 gift card for third place. The 1-Mile Fun Run also offers prizes for the top three finishers, including book gifts! All proceeds will support local international families and students in need, ensuring your participation directly impacts our community. Donβt miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, serve, and celebrate togetherβmark your calendars and join us for a fantastic day on May 2
Join us in making a difference while enjoying the thrill of competition! Participants in the 5k will have a chance to win fantastic prizes, including a pair of Mount to Coast R1s for the top finisher, a $75 gift card to "Love to Run Auburn" for second place, and a $50 gift card for third place. The 1-Mile Fun Run also offers prizes for the top three finishers, including book gifts! All proceeds will support local international families and students in need, ensuring your participation directly impacts our community. Donβt miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, serve, and celebrate togetherβmark your calendars and join us for a fantastic day on May 2
Organiser's Description
Come out and 'RUN THE RACE' with us! With this 5k run and 1 Mile Fun Run there will be opportunity for you to enjoy yourself while being an active part of serving your community. Join us as we raise support for local international families, students, and those most vulnerable in those communities in the Auburn/Opelika area.
_For those uber-competitive runners, there will be a reward for running the race, bring your best and take home either a pair of Mount to Coast R1s for 1st place, a $75 gift card to 'Love to Run Auburn' for 2nd place, or a $50 gift card to 'Love to Run Auburn' for 3rd place, each respectively in the 5k run. For the 1-Miler the first three to the finish will receive a book gift! _
Founded on the word in Hebrews 12:1-3, Run the Race seeks to encourage the body of Christ to run the race that is set before them, as well as to point all to the beauty of knowing Jesus Christ as Savior, Lord, and Friend. Through service, fellowship, and day-to-day benevolence Run The Race looks to encourage one community at a time by one person at a time, all to the glory of Christ Jesus, the finisher and perfecter of faith. Run The Race also seeks to encourage fitness in mind, spirit, and body!
Whether you are able to join us on May 2nd, 2026 to RUN THE RACE or only give remotely, your contributions are greatly appreciated and will go directly to the support of local international; families, students, and those in that community in need of financial, legal, and administrative assistance. never overhead nor a middleman! This race and fundraiser is 100% Run The Race funded, so that means absolutely no overhead nor middlemen, only your loving support directly to the mission of serving local internationals!
LOCATION: The race will start at Town Creek Park with the 1 Miler kicking off at 8:00am and the 5k proceeding at 8:30am!
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE MAY 2, 2026 / START TIMES
* 7:00AM-7:45AM FINAL PACKET PICKUP/RACE DAY REGISTRATION
* 8:00AM 1-MILE START
* 8:30AM 5K START
_RACE DAY T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THOSE REGISTERED BEFORE APRIL 2, 2026_
_RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS ARE PRICED HIGHER/ADVISEMENT TO REGISTER BY INITIAL DEADLINE TO AVOID COST OF LATE REGISTRATION/ RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR 1 MILE: $35, 5K: $45. _
PACKET PICKUP DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS:
Pre Race-Red Barn at Ag Heritage Park May 1, 12:00pm-3:00pm.
Race Morning-Town Creek Park 7:00am-7:45am
AWARD CATEGORIES
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE OVERALL AWARDS FOR 5K.
_1ST PLACE-MOUNT TO COAST R1S, 2ND PLACE-$75 GIFT CARD LOVE TO RUN, 3RD PLACE $50 GIFT CARD LOVE TO RUN_
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE OVERALL AWARDS FOR 1 MILER
_1ST PLACE, 2ND PLACE, AND 3RD PLACE--ONE BOOK GIFT EACH_
PARKING INFORMATION: Parking available at Town Creek Park; adjacent to park and limited parking inside of park.
WATER STOP DETAILS
_Water/Gatorade available at 1.5 mile mark for 5k._
_*_POST RACE REFRESHMENTS TO BE PROVIDED*
_REFUNDS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR THIS RACE_
_DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AND WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ABOVE STATED MISSION OF THIS FUNDRAISER AND EVENT!_
_QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/CONCERNS? PLEASE EMAIL US AT SOLAFIDEBUSINESS@GMAIL.COM_
_GOD BLESS, RUN THE RACE!_
_For those uber-competitive runners, there will be a reward for running the race, bring your best and take home either a pair of Mount to Coast R1s for 1st place, a $75 gift card to 'Love to Run Auburn' for 2nd place, or a $50 gift card to 'Love to Run Auburn' for 3rd place, each respectively in the 5k run. For the 1-Miler the first three to the finish will receive a book gift! _
Founded on the word in Hebrews 12:1-3, Run the Race seeks to encourage the body of Christ to run the race that is set before them, as well as to point all to the beauty of knowing Jesus Christ as Savior, Lord, and Friend. Through service, fellowship, and day-to-day benevolence Run The Race looks to encourage one community at a time by one person at a time, all to the glory of Christ Jesus, the finisher and perfecter of faith. Run The Race also seeks to encourage fitness in mind, spirit, and body!
Whether you are able to join us on May 2nd, 2026 to RUN THE RACE or only give remotely, your contributions are greatly appreciated and will go directly to the support of local international; families, students, and those in that community in need of financial, legal, and administrative assistance. never overhead nor a middleman! This race and fundraiser is 100% Run The Race funded, so that means absolutely no overhead nor middlemen, only your loving support directly to the mission of serving local internationals!
LOCATION: The race will start at Town Creek Park with the 1 Miler kicking off at 8:00am and the 5k proceeding at 8:30am!
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE MAY 2, 2026 / START TIMES
* 7:00AM-7:45AM FINAL PACKET PICKUP/RACE DAY REGISTRATION
* 8:00AM 1-MILE START
* 8:30AM 5K START
_RACE DAY T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THOSE REGISTERED BEFORE APRIL 2, 2026_
_RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS ARE PRICED HIGHER/ADVISEMENT TO REGISTER BY INITIAL DEADLINE TO AVOID COST OF LATE REGISTRATION/ RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR 1 MILE: $35, 5K: $45. _
PACKET PICKUP DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS:
Pre Race-Red Barn at Ag Heritage Park May 1, 12:00pm-3:00pm.
Race Morning-Town Creek Park 7:00am-7:45am
AWARD CATEGORIES
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE OVERALL AWARDS FOR 5K.
_1ST PLACE-MOUNT TO COAST R1S, 2ND PLACE-$75 GIFT CARD LOVE TO RUN, 3RD PLACE $50 GIFT CARD LOVE TO RUN_
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE OVERALL AWARDS FOR 1 MILER
_1ST PLACE, 2ND PLACE, AND 3RD PLACE--ONE BOOK GIFT EACH_
PARKING INFORMATION: Parking available at Town Creek Park; adjacent to park and limited parking inside of park.
WATER STOP DETAILS
_Water/Gatorade available at 1.5 mile mark for 5k._
_*_POST RACE REFRESHMENTS TO BE PROVIDED*
_REFUNDS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR THIS RACE_
_DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AND WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ABOVE STATED MISSION OF THIS FUNDRAISER AND EVENT!_
_QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/CONCERNS? PLEASE EMAIL US AT SOLAFIDEBUSINESS@GMAIL.COM_
_GOD BLESS, RUN THE RACE!_
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