1 Mile5K

Running with the Bulldogs 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Wadley, Alabama
Entry fee: From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 3, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Running with the Bulldogs 1 Mile (In Person)	1 Mile	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$25$30 after Oct 3, 2026	–
Running with the Bulldogs (2 Races - 1 Mile & 5K - In Person)	5K	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$30$35 after Oct 3, 2026	–
Running with the Bulldogs (4 Races - VIRTUAL)	–	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$40$45 after Oct 3, 2026	–
Running with the Bulldogs (5 Races Split - 2 In Person / 3 Virtual)	–	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$45$50 after Oct 3, 2026	–
Running with the Bulldogs 5K (In Person)	5K	Oct 24, 20268:45 AM	$25$30 after Oct 3, 2026	–
Running with the Bulldogs (2 Races - VIRTUAL)Virtual	5K	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$30$35 after Oct 3, 2026	–
Running with the Bulldogs (3 Races - VIRTUAL)Virtual	–	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$35$40 after Oct 3, 2026	–
Running with the Bulldogs (5 Races - VIRTUAL)Virtual	–	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$45$50 after Oct 3, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Oct 3, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Running with the Bulldogs 1 Mile (In Person): $25 until Oct 3, then $30 until Oct 25.
Running with the Bulldogs (2 Races - 1 Mile & 5K - In Person): $30 until Oct 3, then $35 until Oct 25.
Running with the Bulldogs (4 Races - VIRTUAL): $40 until Oct 3, then $45 until Oct 25.
Running with the Bulldogs (5 Races Split - 2 In Person / 3 Virtual): $45 until Oct 3, then $50 until Oct 25.

Online registration closes Oct 25, 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 6:52 AM, and the Running with the Bulldogs 1 Mile (In Person) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

105 Bailey Street, Wadley, AL 36276

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 24 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 79°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.

Race details

Where: 105 Bailey Street, Wadley, AL 36276Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 750 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Running with the Bulldogs?: Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 3, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 25, 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?: 1 Mile, 5K.
Where does it start?: 105 Bailey Street, Wadley, AL 36276.