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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Nov 21, 20268:10 AM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:10 AM | $45$50 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Sleep In Registration | – | Nov 21, 20268:10 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 26, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Alabama ($45).
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:23 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:10 AM. The start sits about 1,040 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
400 Elizabeth Street, Boaz, AL 35957
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 23:17 or better, the top quarter in 28:53, and half the field in 38:47; the last tenth came in after 1:00:25.
At the 2025 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 46:55 or better, the top quarter in 50:50, and half the field in 58:07; the last tenth came in after 1:14:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:24 | 19:36 |
| 20-29 | 30:19 | 23:15 |
| 30-39 | 29:48 | 29:38 |
| 40-49 | 31:07 | 25:52 |
| 50-59 | 33:42 | 26:12 |
| 60-69 | 50:26 | 38:19 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 85 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 97 to 180 finishers, and the median time dropped from 40:19 to 38:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 180 (+1%) | 38:47 | under 23:17 | 17:41 |
| 2024 | 179 (+19%) | 38:55 | under 23:30 | 16:04 |
| 2023 | 151 (+30%) | 41:33 | under 32:36 | 28:01 |
| 2022 | 116 (+20%) | 45:05 | under 28:14 | 16:36 |
| 2021 | 97 | 40:19 | under 24:21 | 17:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Alabama 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:53, 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.
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
🚨 Attention Runners! 🚨. Due to a paving project at the Boaz Rec Center, this year’s race will follow the previous course that was used before the 2024 event. 📍 Start & Finish: Old Boaz Recreation Center. 314 N. King Street, Boaz, AL…
Course
🚨 Attention Runners! 🚨. Due to a paving project at the Boaz Rec Center, this year’s race will follow the previous course that was used before the 2024 event. 📍 Start & Finish: Old Boaz Recreation Center. 314 N. King Street, Boaz, AL…
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We’re lacing up our sneakers and getting ready for this year’s Runnin’ For Rescues! 🐾
The 9th Annual Runnin' For Rescues 5K/10K will take place Saturday, November 21, 2026. The Boaz Parks and Recreation Department wants to thank everyone who has participated in this event as a sponsor, volunteer, or runner/walker over the years. None of this could happen without the incredible support of our community! We look forward to your continued involvement this year and in the years to come.
Our Diamond Sponsor, Peoples Independent Bank, proudly presents this event.