Strawberry Sprint 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Thorsby, Alabama
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Strawberry Sprint 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Thorsby, Chilton! This exciting event is a highlight of the annual Strawberry Fest celebration, inviting participants of all ages to join in on the festivities. The 5K race kicks off at 8:00 a.m. from the intersection of Franklin Street and Alabama Ave, near Thorsby High School. Runners and walkers will enjoy a picturesque out-and-back course along County Road 37 South, where they'll pass by open fields, charming historic homes, and a historic cemetery, all while aiming for personal bests on the gentle incline of the return leg.
Following the 5K, kids can participate in the Fun Run at Richard Wood Park, making this a perfect opportunity for family bonding and community spirit. The 5K race will be chip-timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, with awards for the top three male and female finishers. Young runners in the Fun Run will also be celebrated with finisher medals. All proceeds from the Strawberry Sprint will benefit the Jemison High School Cross Country Team, helping local student-athletes thrive. Don't
Following the 5K, kids can participate in the Fun Run at Richard Wood Park, making this a perfect opportunity for family bonding and community spirit. The 5K race will be chip-timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, with awards for the top three male and female finishers. Young runners in the Fun Run will also be celebrated with finisher medals. All proceeds from the Strawberry Sprint will benefit the Jemison High School Cross Country Team, helping local student-athletes thrive. Don't
Organiser's Description
Join us on April 4, 2026 for the Thorsby Strawberry Sprint 5K, part of the towns beloved annual Strawberry Fest celebration! This fast, out-and-back course begins at the intersection or Franklin Street and Alabama Ave, near Thorsby High School and follows County Road 37 South, passing open fields, charming historic homes, and even a historic cemetery. The route features a gentle incline on the return, making it a perfect course for personal bests.
The Check-In tent will be set up at Wood Park.
The morning kicks off with the 5K at 8:00 a.m., open to runners, walkers, and even leashed furry friends. Afterward, kids can join the Fun Run inside Richard Wood Park, creating a family-friendly race day for all ages.
The 5K race will be chip timed. 5K Runners will receive a tshirt. Awards will be presented following the Kids Fun Run to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K.
Kids Fun Runners will receive a finisher medal.
All profits from the event go to support the Jemison High School Cross Country Team, helping cover essential season costs and ensuring local student-athletes can continue to compete and thrive.
Come for the 5K and Kids Fun Run and let's make this a community tradition!
The last day to register to race is Saturday, March 28.
The last day to register for a guaranteed tshirt is Wednesday, March 4.
The Check-In tent will be set up at Wood Park.
The morning kicks off with the 5K at 8:00 a.m., open to runners, walkers, and even leashed furry friends. Afterward, kids can join the Fun Run inside Richard Wood Park, creating a family-friendly race day for all ages.
The 5K race will be chip timed. 5K Runners will receive a tshirt. Awards will be presented following the Kids Fun Run to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K.
Kids Fun Runners will receive a finisher medal.
All profits from the event go to support the Jemison High School Cross Country Team, helping cover essential season costs and ensuring local student-athletes can continue to compete and thrive.
Come for the 5K and Kids Fun Run and let's make this a community tradition!
The last day to register to race is Saturday, March 28.
The last day to register for a guaranteed tshirt is Wednesday, March 4.
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9017 Franklin St, Thorsby, 35171, AL, United States
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