Upcoming Events
June 27, 2026
Hoover Sports Park East
Hoover, AL
The Night Howler 50 is a 50-mile race that begins at sunset and allows you to push yourself through the darkest, loneliest part of the day.
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August 1, 2026
Veteran's Park
Hoover, AL
The 2nd annual Raffle Run is a go! As always, our goal is to motivate you to do your best. We will be giving away around $2,500 worth of prizes at Raffle Run. No strings attached! Literally, it’s that simple. Runners/walkers of all ages are welcome. At this event, you can literally be the slowest runner/walker and still win BIG!
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October 10, 2026
Oak Mountain State Park
Pelham, AL
The 3rd annual Kettlebell Kountdown is ON! This race is the most unique 50K in existence and is truly a one-of-a-kind competition.
- 1st Place – 20 lb custom kettlebell
- 2nd Place – 15 lb custom kettlebell
- 3rd Place – 10 lb custom kettlebell
You have found the competition you’ve been looking for.
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December 5, 2026
Veteran's Park
Alabaster, AL
Runners/Walkers will start the course by following Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. Rudolph will run the course with the participants and lead them through the 2-mile course. Participants will then have their picture taken with Santa Claus. Feel free to bring your own camera/photographer for your best Christmas photos ever!
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The Gambler Last Man Standing
February 13, 2027
Oak Mountain State Park
Pelham, AL
This race is a lap-style competition. The lap is a 2-mile loop. Each 2-mile loop must be completed in under 40 minutes. This format will continue until there is only one competitor left, the last man standing. However, at 100 miles, the rules change...
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Whiskey & Wine 5K
April 24, 2027
Oak Mountain State Park
Pelham, AL
If you like whiskey, wine, and running 5k races, then this event is a perfect match for you. This will be the second annual Whiskey and Wine 5K. Participants will be able to try a different whiskey and/or wine every half mile along the 5K course. After completing the 5K course and 6 tastings of various whiskies and wines, you will be able to choose which bottle of whiskey or wine you want to take home with you.
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Because of the Brave 5K
May 26, 2027
American Village
Montevallo, AL
On this Memorial Day, come out and join us in an event that truly honors the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Because of the Brave 5K is truly about reflecting on this sacrifice that was made by so many of our heroes. These men and women carried their American flag and served our country with honor.
The flag and pole together will be light so even children will be able to participate.
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