Shot in the Dark Fun 5K 2026

The Shot in the Dark Fun 5K is a nighttime 5K held at Sharecroppers Coffee and Creamery in Snead, Alabama. It begins at 8:00 PM CDT and concludes by 9:30 PM, requiring runners and walkers to bring a flashlight. The race uses chip timing, but the atmosphere leans toward a fun run rather than a competitive road race. All participants receive a shirt and glow kit, with the event serving as a late-summer sendoff. The distinctive feature occurs at the finish line, where participants consume a shot of cold brew coffee after finishing the 5K. Those who complete the distance and drink the coffee are given an “I took a shot in the dark” glass. Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers and to runners in various age groups. Proceeds from the race benefit Sharecroppers Soles, a program that supplies shoes for running athletes.