Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Mar 1, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $20$25 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Mar 1, then $25 until Apr 1, then $30 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Tuscaloosa runs 43:42, about 14:04 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 48:10 and men in 34:27.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:10 AM, and the Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
618 Almon Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (FRESHJUNKIE Racing) for Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:36 or better, the top quarter in 30:48, and half the field in 43:42; the last tenth came in after 1:01:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:29 | 19:01 |
| 20-29 | 21:36 | 18:13 |
| 30-39 | 25:46 | 19:49 |
| 40-49 | 23:47 | 22:10 |
| 50-59 | 28:47 | 21:25 |
| 60-69 | 33:26 | 25:14 |
| 70+ | 43:49 | 33:00 |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Alabama 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:48, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
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 April 24 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°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.
Race details
- Where
- 618 Almon Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Mar 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 1,190 runners finished the 5K for Pre-K; the median finish was 43:42 and the winner ran 17:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:48, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 618 Almon Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
From the organizers
Since the inaugural Mayor’s Cup in 2007, we've raised over $350,000 to provide resources for preschoolers throughout the Tuscaloosa area. The Mayor's Cup is a simple, fun way for the entire community to get together and get involved in supporting education.