Run The Race 5k & 1 Mile

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. 

Founded on the word in Hebrews 12:1-3, Run the Race seeks to encourage others to run the race set before them. Through service, fellowship, and day-to-day benevolence Run The Race looks to encourage one community 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 or give remotely, your contributions will go directly to the support of local international; families, students, and those in that community in need of financial, legal, and administrative assistance. This race and fundraiser is 100% Run The Race funded, all proceeds will go 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-4:00pm. 

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*