Woodstock 5K
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Anniston, Alabama
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Woodstock 5K and Kidstock 1K, happening on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, in Anniston, Calhoun! This annual event is a highlight for both seasoned runners and families alike, attracting over 1,000 participants eager to shake their tail feathers on the historic Woodstock Avenue. The 5K race promises excitement and competition, especially with a chance to break the long-standing course record—those who succeed could win an additional $500, bringing their total prize to $1,000!
The festivities kick off with packet pickup on Friday, July 31st, at Anniston High School, ensuring a smooth start to race day. Runners will line up for the 5K at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Kidstock 1K at 9:00 a.m., making this a perfect event for families to bond and cheer each other on. After the races, celebrate your achievements at the post-race festivities featuring local vendors, awards, and the ever-popular Team Challenge, where teams can compete for cash prizes. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event—mark your calendars and join
The festivities kick off with packet pickup on Friday, July 31st, at Anniston High School, ensuring a smooth start to race day. Runners will line up for the 5K at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Kidstock 1K at 9:00 a.m., making this a perfect event for families to bond and cheer each other on. After the races, celebrate your achievements at the post-race festivities featuring local vendors, awards, and the ever-popular Team Challenge, where teams can compete for cash prizes. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event—mark your calendars and join
Organiser's Description
The Anniston Runners Club (ARC) and our members invite you to our premier annual event, the historic WOODSTOCK 5K and KIDSTOCK 1K!_ _The 2026 race's RRCA championship event designation is TBA._ _Woodstock is a fun and healthy community event where more than 1000 runners and walkers come to shake their tail feathers! Go ahead and mark your calendar for August 1st, 2026, for one of the oldest continuous footraces in the southeast!
Woodstock is an exciting 5K event on Woodstock Avenue that's fun for the whole family, with a relaxing post-race celebration featuring local vendors and awards! It has been over 10 years since the course record was broken by male and female runners. Any individual who breaks the course record (male or female divisions) will receive an additional $500! That is a potential of $1000 total for the overall winners! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AWARDS AND OTHER RACE DETAILS, VISIT THE WOODSTOCK WEBPAGE [http://www.annistonrunners.com/woodstock5k].
Don't forget to check out our ever-so-popular Team Challenge! Team runners have a chance to win a cash prize for the team with the most participants and for the fastest male, female, and coed team.
Please enjoy the hospitality Annistonians and Alabamians are famous for. We promise you won't leave Woodstock disappointed - our runners, volunteers, and community guarantee it!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY, JULY 31ST:
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Packet Pickup - Anniston High School - Kilby House in the middle of campus (1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207)
_We recommend you pick up your shirt and bib on this day_ Race Day is hectic, and if you wait until race morning, you may have to wait in long lines!
NOTE: Other participants, friends, or family are allowed to pick up your packet with your final confirmation email in-hand and bib number
TO MAKE THE PROCESS FASTER, PLEASE BRING YOUR FINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL PRINTED OR VISIBLE ON YOUR PHONE. HAVE YOUR BIB NUMBER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST RACE DAY!
** NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION **
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Last chance to pick up shirts and bibs
7:15 a.m. Call to the start Line
7:30 a.m. Woodstock 5K start!
9:00 a.m. Kidstock 1K Run/Walk Start in front of the finish line (NOT the 5K start line)
10:00 a.m. Awards ceremony for the WOODSTOCK 5K Overall Winners, Masters, and TEAMS in AHS Auditorium. Age Group and All Kidstock awards will be handed out in the courtyard near the timer result tent as soon as results are available. Print out results from the timers tent in courtyard will only have time and overall placement. For official overall and age group awards utilize QR code on race bib.
Water will be provided on the course and at the finish line. There are two water stops on the course: Mile 1 and Mile 2.
Woodstock is an exciting 5K event on Woodstock Avenue that's fun for the whole family, with a relaxing post-race celebration featuring local vendors and awards! It has been over 10 years since the course record was broken by male and female runners. Any individual who breaks the course record (male or female divisions) will receive an additional $500! That is a potential of $1000 total for the overall winners! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AWARDS AND OTHER RACE DETAILS, VISIT THE WOODSTOCK WEBPAGE [http://www.annistonrunners.com/woodstock5k].
Don't forget to check out our ever-so-popular Team Challenge! Team runners have a chance to win a cash prize for the team with the most participants and for the fastest male, female, and coed team.
Please enjoy the hospitality Annistonians and Alabamians are famous for. We promise you won't leave Woodstock disappointed - our runners, volunteers, and community guarantee it!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY, JULY 31ST:
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Packet Pickup - Anniston High School - Kilby House in the middle of campus (1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207)
_We recommend you pick up your shirt and bib on this day_ Race Day is hectic, and if you wait until race morning, you may have to wait in long lines!
NOTE: Other participants, friends, or family are allowed to pick up your packet with your final confirmation email in-hand and bib number
TO MAKE THE PROCESS FASTER, PLEASE BRING YOUR FINAL CONFIRMATION EMAIL PRINTED OR VISIBLE ON YOUR PHONE. HAVE YOUR BIB NUMBER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST RACE DAY!
** NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION **
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Last chance to pick up shirts and bibs
7:15 a.m. Call to the start Line
7:30 a.m. Woodstock 5K start!
9:00 a.m. Kidstock 1K Run/Walk Start in front of the finish line (NOT the 5K start line)
10:00 a.m. Awards ceremony for the WOODSTOCK 5K Overall Winners, Masters, and TEAMS in AHS Auditorium. Age Group and All Kidstock awards will be handed out in the courtyard near the timer result tent as soon as results are available. Print out results from the timers tent in courtyard will only have time and overall placement. For official overall and age group awards utilize QR code on race bib.
Water will be provided on the course and at the finish line. There are two water stops on the course: Mile 1 and Mile 2.
Races
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Woodstock 5K
Incl. 2026 Woodstock T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
Come out and shake your tail feathers with us as we usher in another season of running and funning. Enjoy Woodstock's exciting course and celebrate with us after the race. -
Kidstock 1K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Parents are encouraged to run with their child, just be sure to take off your bib if you ran the Woodstock 5K. THIS EVENT is for ages 1-11 years only!
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