Sat, Feb 20, 2027

5th Annual Awaken Recovery Run

Fultondale, AL

Registration open5th annual

5K10K1 Mile

Entry is $10 now and rises to $15 after Jan 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 5th Annual Awaken Recovery Run

The course runs through Black Creek Park on trail. That setting puts you in the trees rather than on pavement, so expect natural terrain underfoot. The race benefits a nonprofit focused on addiction recovery and relational trauma support, which shapes the mood of the morning. Runners tend to show up for the cause as much as the clock.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local running store, with a backup window at the park on race morning. Day-of registration is also available on site if you decide late. The park address is the same place you finish, so there is no separate staging area to navigate.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

61finishers

19:08winner

30:07median

53:35cutoff

Top 3: Owen Bradley (19:08) · Chace Nickles (19:20) · Brian Lee (19:22)

10K · 2026 results

22finishers

37:42winner

1:00:54median

1:36:57cutoff

Top 3: Chris Mahaffey (37:42) · WILLIE WISE (47:39) · Taylor Cyr (47:44)

The 5th Annual Awaken Recovery Run is in its 5th year.

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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

5K2/20/2027 08:00$25

10K2/20/2027 07:45$40

Awaken 0K (support without running)2/20/2027 00:01$35

1 Mile2/20/2027 09:00$10

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Common Questions About the 5th Annual Awaken Recovery Run

Will I finish last at the 5th Annual Awaken Recovery Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 53:35, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 5th Annual Awaken Recovery Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (61 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 5th Annual Awaken Recovery Run?

The 5K winner ran 19:08 while the median finisher took 30:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.