Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Ann's Run for Life

Cropwell, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K10K1 Mile

About the Ann's Run for Life

The course runs through neighborhood streets near Logan Martin Lake, so there are water views along the way. The route is certified by USATF and stays on road the whole time. Several distance options are available, from a short loop to longer out-and-back options, all starting and finishing at Ann's New Life Center.

The race benefits a local pregnancy help ministry based in Cropwell. Post-race there is an awards ceremony with age group and overall categories, and refreshments are available for purchase on site.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

80finishers

17:42winner

34:17median

1:06:40cutoff

Top 3: Ethan Jones (17:42) · Micah Jones (17:57) · Ryan Jones (22:43)

The Ann's Run for Life has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/10/2026 08:00$35

10K10/10/2026 08:00$45

1 Mile10/10/2026 09:30$20

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Common Questions About the Ann's Run for Life

Will I finish last at the Ann's Run for Life?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:06:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Ann's Run for Life a good first 5K?

It is a small race (80 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Ann's Run for Life?

The 5K winner ran 17:42 while the median finisher took 34:17. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.