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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KID Fun Run | Kids | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | $10 | – |
| Crap Run 5k - Athena/Clydesdale | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 PM | $30 | – |
| Crap Run 5K - Traditional | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:00 PM | $30 | – |
| 5k Crap Run - VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the KID Fun Run starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
108 North Center Avenue, Piedmont, AL 36272
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 (T&S Services) for Venecia's Foundation Crap Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2023 Traditional 5K Crap Run, the fastest tenth finished in 24:43 or better, the top quarter in 29:05, and half the field in 39:06; the last tenth came in after 1:02:16.
At the 2023 Clydesdale and Athena Divisions, the fastest tenth finished in 33:55 or better, the top quarter in 48:09, and half the field in 52:58; the last tenth came in after 1:23:10.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Up 114 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 157 to 319 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:41 to 39:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 319 (+33%) | 39:06 | under 24:43 | 18:38 |
| 2022 | 240 (+53%) | 36:00 | under 21:36 | 0:08 |
| 2021 | 157 | 37:41 | under 24:55 | 18:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Alabama 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 29:05, 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 October 3 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 83°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.
What the organizers of Venecia's Foundation Crap Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Our mission is to provide aid, support and comfort to cancer patients and their families. Venecia found inspiration to make a greater and lasting impact after reading an article shared by a friend. She began packing Care Bags for cancer…
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Why the slogan CRAP? Cancer is Crap!
Let's rally together and shower love and strength on those battling cancer! Join us for the 14th Annual Crap Run, a heartfelt tribute to Venecia Butler's legacy of kindness. Lace up your shoes, put on your crazy outfit and run/walk in solidarity with those brave fighters. You can choose your challenge division by selecting Traditional - Clydesdale - Athena - Virtual. We also offer a 1 mile Kid Run for those budding competitors. Together we can have an enjoyable evening running under the stars in Piedmont, AL while raising funds for our mission to bring a little joy to Cancer Warriors.