Schedule and packet pickup
EVENT SCHEDULE
September 13th. Last day to register for guaranteed race shirt in your size. October 10th. 7:00AM – Race Day Check-In Starts. 7:30AM – 5K Start.
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Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Headland, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $10 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 - Mile Fun Run: $10 until Oct 11.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Alabama runs 35:37, about 11:28 a mile, based on 264 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:26 and men in 31:26.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the 1 - Mile Fun Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8 Sporman St., Headland, AL 36345
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)60
finishers
35:08
median (11:18 /mi)
19:12
winning time
45% / 55%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Five Star NTP) for Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:00 or better, the top quarter in 26:03, and half the field in 35:08; the last tenth came in after 55:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 20:14 |
| 20-29 | 30:30 | 23:44 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 25:52 |
| 40-49 | 40:03 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 39:29 | n/a |
| 60-69 | n/a | 29:16 |
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
About the same size since 2024.
59
2024
60
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 56 to 60 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:10 to 35:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 (+7%) | 35:08 | under 21:00 | 19:12 |
| 2024 | 56 | 31:10 | under 23:56 | 20:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Alabama 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:03, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
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 62°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 86°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 Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
REGISTRATION FEES
Preview Pricing: (Ends 9/12/2026). 5K: $25. 1 Mile Fun Run: $10. Regular Registration Pricing: (Ends 10/09/2026). 5K: $30. 1 Mile Fun Run: $10. *Race day registrations are welcome: 5K: $35. 1 Mile Fun Run: $15. *All participants registered…
Shirt and medal
AWARDS & GOODIES
Everyone receives a participation trophy and awards are given to the top male and female winners of the following categories: Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+), Top Runners overall. Participants registered by…
Rules and FAQ
EVENT COURTESY & REFUND POLICY
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike. conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event…
Race details
- Where
- 8 Sporman St., Headland, AL 36345Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 350 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Harvest Day 5K and Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 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 $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 60 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:08 and the winner ran 19:12.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:03, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 8 Sporman St., Headland, AL 36345.
From the organizers
Come join us for a beautiful sunrise run in Headland, AL! This mostly flat course is easy and enjoyable for runners and walkers of all ages and ability levels.
5K registrants receive:
An event T-shirt
A swag bag filled with Harvest Day merchandise
In addition to the 5K, Harvest Day festivities will begin on the Square at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
The 5K will begin and end at Headland High School, 8 Sporman St., Headland, AL 36345. All other Harvest Day activities will take place on the Square.
The Fun Run is open to children ages 12 and under. Registration is $10 and includes a swag bag. (Fun Run registration does not include a T-shirt.)
5K registration fees: