Share The Road, Remembering Raymond Butler 5K
- Date Sat 30th May 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Eclectic, Alabama
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 4th annual Share The Road, Remembering Raymond Butler 5K on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the scenic town of Eclectic, Alabama. This uplifting event kicks off at 7:45 a.m. CST with both a 5K run and walk, starting and finishing in front of Elmore County High School. This race is not only a celebration of fitness and community but also a heartfelt tribute to Raymond Butler, an inspiring athlete who loved cycling, running, and canoeing well into his 74th year.
As we race in Raymond's memory, we also aim to raise awareness about the importance of sharing the road safely among all users. Proceeds from the event will contribute to the purchase of additional "Share The Road" signs, enhancing safety for cyclists in our community. With awards for overall male and female finishers, as well as various age groups, there’s a chance for everyone to shine! Register by May 22, 2025, to secure your Share The Road T-shirt and be part of this meaningful event. Don’t miss out—sign up today at RunSignUp.com and help make our roads a safer place for all!
As we race in Raymond's memory, we also aim to raise awareness about the importance of sharing the road safely among all users. Proceeds from the event will contribute to the purchase of additional "Share The Road" signs, enhancing safety for cyclists in our community. With awards for overall male and female finishers, as well as various age groups, there’s a chance for everyone to shine! Register by May 22, 2025, to secure your Share The Road T-shirt and be part of this meaningful event. Don’t miss out—sign up today at RunSignUp.com and help make our roads a safer place for all!
Organiser's Description
We will host our 4th annual 5k run/walk race, Share The Road, Remembering Raymond Butler on May 30, 2026 in Eclectic, AL. Race starts promptly at 7:45 a.m. cst. Start/Finish in Front of Elmore County High School.
Raymond was an avid cyclist, runner, canoeist, and overall athlete even at 74 years of age. He was riding his bike home from work on August 29, 2022 when 3/10 of a mile from his home he was struck by a car and succumbed to his massive internal injuries the next day.
Come help us remember Raymond and raise awareness that our roads are meant to be shared. Cyclists have the same legal right as a vehicle to use the roadway therefore drivers need to watch for them and pass with care. Proceeds from the event will once again be used to purchase Share The Road signs to be added to the twenty five signs that were purchased with funds from our previous races.
Awards:
Overall male/female finishers AND 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male/female finishers in each group: 0-14, 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 and 80+
5k entrance fee is $30, which includes a Share The Road T-shirt. Shirts are guaranteed to those who register no later than May 22, 2025. You can sign up at RunSignUp.com.
Dont delay, sign up today. Together we can help make the roads safer for all.
Raymond was an avid cyclist, runner, canoeist, and overall athlete even at 74 years of age. He was riding his bike home from work on August 29, 2022 when 3/10 of a mile from his home he was struck by a car and succumbed to his massive internal injuries the next day.
Come help us remember Raymond and raise awareness that our roads are meant to be shared. Cyclists have the same legal right as a vehicle to use the roadway therefore drivers need to watch for them and pass with care. Proceeds from the event will once again be used to purchase Share The Road signs to be added to the twenty five signs that were purchased with funds from our previous races.
Awards:
Overall male/female finishers AND 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male/female finishers in each group: 0-14, 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 and 80+
5k entrance fee is $30, which includes a Share The Road T-shirt. Shirts are guaranteed to those who register no later than May 22, 2025. You can sign up at RunSignUp.com.
Dont delay, sign up today. Together we can help make the roads safer for all.
Races
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4th Annual Share the Road, Remembering Raymond Butler 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (7:45AM CDT)
$32.80
Awards will be given for the overall male and female finisher. Additional awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 0-14 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+ -
4th Annual Share the Road, Remembering Raymond Butler, Virtual 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
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