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Ann's Run for Life 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Cropwell, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk | Kids | Oct 10, 20269:30 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $45 until Oct 10.
- 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Oct 10.
- 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk: $20 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Alabama ($45).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Alabama runs 1:01:38, about 9:55 a mile, based on 43 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:08 and men in 57:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 490 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3440 Martin Street South Suite 1, Cropwell, AL 35054
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)80
finishers
34:17
median (11:02 /mi)
17:42
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Ann's Run for Life. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ann's Run for Life?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:26 or better, the top quarter in 28:38, and half the field in 34:17; the last tenth came in after 55:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 39:21 | 26:41 |
| 20-29 | 29:36 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 31:16 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 32:21 | 26:30 |
| 50-59 | 34:02 | 28:51 |
| 70+ | 54:34 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 29 percent since 2024.
62
2024
80
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Ann's Run for Life 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 62 to 80 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:11 to 34:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 (+29%) | 34:17 | under 24:26 | 17:42 |
| 2024 | 62 | 37:11 | under 23:34 | 18:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Alabama 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:38, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Ann's Run for Life cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 3440 Martin Street South Suite 1, Cropwell, AL 35054Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 490 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Ann's Run for Life?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Alabama ($45).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 80 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 34:17 and the winner ran 17:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:38, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 3440 Martin Street South Suite 1, Cropwell, AL 35054.
From the organizers
Join us for the 4th Annual Run for Life! In addition to our 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, we're adding a 10K this year for our more serious runners! The race will start & finish at Ann’s New Life Center and run through the neighborhood streets with spectacular views along Logan Martin Lake.
Shirt size is guaranteed to those who Pre-Register by September 1st.
Post race there will be an awards ceremony, door prizes, and refreshments available for purchase.
Schedule
7:00 AM – Race Day Registration begins
8:00 AM – 5K & 10K Runs Start
9:30 AM – 1 mile fun run starts
10:00 AM – Awards Ceremony
Award Structure