5K races near Silverhill

Bras Across the CAUSEway 5K & Festival is a timed 5K run or walk held at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama, beginning on Battleship Parkway. The event also includes a family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Run, a virtual participation option, and a shirt-only purchase to support the cause. It functions as a community fundraiser for Bras Across the CAUSEway, directing funds to local breast cancer patients via a patient assistance program. The course is straightforward according to public information: the main race is a 5K starting at the battleship park, with runners and walkers participating on the same morning. The festival aspect provides a more relaxed, local atmosphere, encouraging costumes, allowing leashed dogs, and featuring treats from Mobile-area merchants. Its fundraising is direct: proceeds assist patients with costs for gas, groceries, copays, uncovered medical bills, rent, utilities, and other essential needs. The event has taken place for ten years, and local businesses contribute as “Giverbackers,” receiving promotion beyond race day.

The Prodisee Pantry Turkey Trot begins at Daphne City Hall in downtown Daphne, Alabama, offering a 5K race and a 1 Mile Fun Run on a certified course. This autumn community race supports Prodisee Pantry, the Baldwin County food pantry that has dedicated over twenty years to assisting neighbors with nutritious food and tangible aid. The 5K commences first, followed by the Fun Run, accommodating both runners seeking a timed course and families preferring a shorter distance. The course is situated in central Daphne, not on a distant road. The race's character stems from the pantry it benefits. Prodisee Pantry originated with volunteer food distribution and now assists Baldwin County residents through regular food distributions in Spanish Fort and Stockton. Families have accessed the pantry over 221,000 times for food. Its volunteers include youth groups, civic organizations, school clubs, church groups, and local businesses. The Turkey Trot provides that same community a straightforward race format: run or walk, convene at City Hall, and support a local pantry focused on food, encouragement, and direct assistance for families requiring help.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1M in Mobile, Alabama, offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Registration must be completed on RunSignup prior to race day, as there is no on-site signup. Packet pickup is brief, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes before the race. The course is an out-and-back design. The 5K and 10K share a segment, with the 5K completing it twice and the 10K completing it four times. The half marathon uses a longer out-and-back segment, repeated six times. The race has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit, with finisher medals and awards presented. Series points are awarded, and a best costume prize adds a playful holiday element.

The Magnolia Run begins and ends at Jesse’s Restaurant in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. Its primary feature is a USATF-certified 5K course. The yearly event maintains a straightforward format: a 5K run, a 5K walk, and a 1 Mile Fun Run. It attracts about 300 participants, offering a local community feel rather than a large-city atmosphere, and accommodates strollers and dogs. The 5K offers numerous age-group awards, along with overall, masters, grand masters, senior grand masters, and wheelchair categories for both men and women. Walkers are eligible for their own age-group awards, and participants in the fun run receive medals. A portion of each registration fee benefits The Sea Glass Initiative. Post-race food is provided by Jesse’s Restaurant, and the awards ceremony will take place inside the Magnolia Springs Community Hall.

The Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is a post-Thanksgiving race weekend in Orange Beach, Alabama. It offers three distances: a half marathon, a 5K, and a 1-mile fun run. The half marathon is for runners age 15 and up; the shorter events are suitable for families and mixed groups. The races utilize paved sections of Gulf State Park’s Backcountry Trail, avoiding busy beach-road running. The course winds through the coastal park landscape near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. This event marks its 19th running and embraces its holiday timing. Participants often attend after Thanksgiving, running with family or friends, and conclude near the Gulf air, rather than making the race a separate trip.

The Sea Turtle & Sweetheart Running Festival is a beach-side running event in Gulf Shores, Alabama. All races start and finish at The Hangout on East Beach Boulevard. Runners can select the Sea Turtle Half Marathon, True Love 10K, Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk, or Be Mine 1 Mile. This variety accommodates those seeking a timed longer race and those preferring a short run or walk by the beach. The half marathon begins first, followed later in the morning by the 10K, 5K, and mile. All four races are timed, and awards are available for competitors. The Hangout also hosts the post-race party. Each registration includes food and beer tickets; beer is restricted to participants aged 21 and over. The race names reflect both the sea turtle theme and the Valentine’s timing, lending the festival a more relaxed, social atmosphere compared to a standard single-distance road race.