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Upcoming 5K races near Anniston-Oxford
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2JUL
Run · road · 5K
Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K
Cedartown · 66 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (27)
Piedmont · 33 km away
JUL 1
24JUL
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Shot in the Dark Fun 5K
Snead · 74 km away
AUG 4
1AUG
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Publix Woodstock 5K
Anniston · 1 km away
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Bowdon Founders Day 5K
Bowdon · 56 km away
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The Donut Dash 5K
Buchanan · 61 km away
1AUG
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (31)
Piedmont · 33 km away
SEP 3
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
11th Annual Kiwanis Bob Reeves Memorial 5K
Carrollton · 70 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Darter Dash
Pinson · 80 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
CMP 5K Range Run
Talladega · 28 km away
Anniston-Oxford · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Anniston-Oxford
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Bookin' It 5K
The BOOKIN' IT 5K is an October 5K held at the Trussville Public Library in Trussville, Alabama. It is a chip-timed road race featuring a standard 5K, a Stroller Push division, and a Sleep-in/Virtual option for those wishing to support the event without participating on the course.
The route begins and ends at the library, connecting the race directly to the institution it benefits. Registration includes a race shirt, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Trussville Public Library. This volunteer group assists the library with community programs, advocacy, fundraising, book sales, and continuous support.
Fort McClellan Credit Union Janney Furnace 5K 2026
The Fort McClellan Credit Union Janney Furnace 5K begins at 8:00 AM in front of Historic Janney Furnace, located at 145 Janney Road in Ohatchee, Alabama. This USATF-certified 5K features a rolling course. Registration on race day opens at 6:30 AM. The entry fee is modest, with a reduced rate for advance registration and a higher fee on race day.
The course passes Janney Furnace and goes through downtown Ohatchee, closely connecting the race to the town and the historic ironworks. Alfred A. Janney constructed Janney Furnace during the Civil War to produce pig iron. The park is now managed by the Calhoun County Park System. Proceeds benefit Friends of Janney Furnace and the Anniston Lions Local Sight Program. Following the run, participants can enjoy awards, food, door prizes, and family activities.
Apex- Halloween Hustle 5k
The Apex Halloween Hustle 5k begins at the City Rec Department on Lumpkin Drive in Carrollton, Georgia. A kids’ Minion’s Mile takes place before the 5k. The 3.1-mile Halloween run has approximately 250 feet of total elevation, making it manageable for newer runners while still offering a challenge for experienced participants.
The route travels from the City Rec Department through wooded areas, past Castle Playground and the East Carrollton soccer fields, to a turnaround at the Log Cabin. The event incorporates Halloween elements with decorations, music, fog machines, a costume contest, complimentary cotton candy, and complimentary popcorn. The format accommodates runners, walkers, step counters, children, first-time 5k participants, and faster athletes. The course provides park benches and hydration stations for breaks.
Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition
Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition is a Halloween morning race in Anniston, Alabama, starting at 171 Town Center Drive. The event provides three running options: a 1-mile fun run, a 5K, and a half marathon. The fun run begins first, followed by the 5K and half marathon.
The race route is not detailed, but it embraces Halloween themes. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, and spectators can cheer from the sidelines. Entry fees are uniform for all three distances. Proceeds benefit programs focused on youth opportunity, health, community work, and community resiliency for local individuals and families.
Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Trussville
The Foundations 4 Hope 5K in Trussville begins and ends at the Trussville Entertainment District on Beech Street in Trussville, Alabama. This event features a chipped-time 5K run or walk, a Kids Fun Run, and a three-person Jerry Can 5K Relay, in addition to the standard 3.1-mile race.
The relay is the unique element: each team must carry a water-filled Jerry can for the entire 5K. Men's teams carry a 5-gallon can, weighing 42 pounds, while women's teams carry a 3-gallon can, weighing 25 pounds. Runners may hold the can in any manner they prefer, but straps and additional attachments are prohibited. A team's official time is recorded only when its final member crosses the finish line. The event is open to participants of all ages, with all proceeds benefiting church and community projects in East Africa via Foundations 4 Hope.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (45)
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (45)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a local multi-distance race in Gadsden, Alabama, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Registration must be completed in advance via RunSignup, as there is no race-day registration. Packet pickup is available for a limited time just before the start.
The course is situated behind the Gadsden Mall, utilizing a pea gravel trail. Each distance follows a repeated out-and-back format: the 5K is completed twice, the 10K four times, and the half marathon six times. The race has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit, making the half marathon suitable for participants who prefer a consistent, looped trail effort.
Thankful 4... 5K and Fun Run
The Thankful 4... 5K and Fun Run is a Thanksgiving morning race series. Its original four-mile run is based at NorthWood High School in Nappanee, Indiana, starting at 8:00 AM. This flagship event has drawn crowds of nearly 1,000 runners. A Colorado edition also runs at 8:00 AM from Golden High School in Golden, Colorado, attracting local friends and families annually.
The series originated as I’m Thankful Four and evolved into a Thanksgiving gathering honoring Kelsey Mikel after her passing in a car accident. All event proceeds support the Kelsey Mikel Memorial Foundation, which grants scholarships to high school students. The foundation has awarded 39 scholarships totaling over $111,000, making the race a holiday run and a fundraiser with a distinct local mission.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, &13.1M at Gadsden, AL (47)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a small race series in Gadsden, Alabama. All three distances start at 8:00 AM behind the Gadsden Mall. Runners select from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Registration must be completed in advance on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration.
The course utilizes a pea gravel trail with a straightforward layout. Each race consists of repeated out-and-back segments. The 5K covers its segment twice, the 10K covers its segment four times, and the half marathon repeats its longer out-and-back six times. The time limit for the course is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Wobble Before You Gobble 5k Run/Walk
Wobble Before You Gobble is a Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk in Bremen, Georgia, starting at 8:00 AM from 1135 Pacific Avenue. It is a chip-timed race, built for families as much as for runners: walkers, stroller-pushers, and pets are welcome.
All proceeds help Haralson County children in need, giving the morning a clear local purpose before the holiday meal. Finishers receive a participation medal, and early registrants get a commemorative shirt picked up after the race; race-day registration is available by QR code with card payment only, though late sign-ups are not guaranteed a shirt.
Warrior Dash 5K
The Warrior Dash 5K is a February 5K for runners and walkers, supporting the Alabama Warriors adult goalball team. The team is based at E. H. Gentry, a division of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, with all race proceeds benefiting its athletes.
The cause is the event's most distinctive feature. Goalball is a competitive team sport for blind and visually impaired athletes, played with a ball containing bells. Players track the game by sound, communication, and teamwork. Race entries help fund uniforms, athletic shoes, tournament travel, practice gear, and training equipment. Supporters can also participate from the sidelines.
Central Cupcake Chase
The Central Cupcake Chase starts and finishes at Central Middle School in Carroll County, Georgia. It features a certified 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk designed for the school community. The 5K offers chip timing and live results for accurate finish times, while students, families, walkers, and children can choose shorter or more relaxed options on the same morning.
The course loops through the neighborhood streets surrounding Central Middle School, avoiding a point-to-point route. Entry fees support the school, and the finish line offers cupcakes, sweet snacks, and entertainment. This local event has a history spanning over ten years, and the long-sleeve race shirt is typically included with pre-registration.
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Anniston-Oxford Training Notes
Anniston-Oxford hosts 25 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run the Chief Ladiga Trail when they want steady base miles without cars. The trail runs 1 miles and links Michael Tucker Park with schools, Zinn Park, and other local parks. The route covers 02 km and gains +116 m, so it works as a clean anchor effort. Downtown Anniston carries the Canyon Climb 8K, Publix Woodstock 5K, Greg Stone Memorial Pancake 5K, and YMCA and Anniston Orthopaedics Spring 5K Run/Walk. Anniston Runners Club keeps the calendar moving, and Piper’s Playhouse gives that small local scene feel.
Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association is the hub for riders around Anniston. NEABA supports the Chief Ladiga Trail, McClellan Bike Trails, Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo, Sunny King Criterium, and the Noble Street Festival. Locals can glide down the road on skinny tires, cruise the greenway trail, or hit sweet singletrack. Chief Ladiga Trail gives Z2 miles from Anniston toward Weaver, Jacksonville, Piedmont, and the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia. The Chief Ladiga Trail has 3 mi on gravel, and Bain's Gap to Moorman Lookout gives a very steep gravel climb up to the ridge. Mount Cheaha gives the gran fondo its real bite.
May is the big month for race energy here. Anniston Runners Club has May events like Run to the “MAX” for Mental Health, 2026 Making Tracks 5K, 5K Glow Run/Walk “Glow &Go,” Cotton Row Run, and The Dough Dash 5K Run. Summer changes the rhythm instead of killing it. In the Heat of the Night starts at 6 PM, so trail runners get their work after the worst heat. Winter has a simple marker. Half Naked Half Marathon lands in January, while riders still have Chief Ladiga Trail miles, McClellan Bike Trails, and gravel climbs for steady work.