Sat, Feb 20, 2027

Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K

Anniston, AL

Opens Oct 12, 2026Annual since at least 2026

About the Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K

The course runs through the grounds of Fort McClellan, starting at a medical complex and looping out along a couple of named roads before circling back to where you began. The terrain is paved and the surroundings feel more like a quiet military post than a typical road race, with open views along the way.

The race supports a local high school cross country program, so the crowd skews toward families and school supporters. The start and finish are both at the medical complex, which gives you a clear landmark to orient around on race morning.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

41finishers

18:53winner

29:41median

47:14cutoff

Top 3: Dane Browning (18:53) · BJ Cranford (20:24) · Nate Bowling (21:07)

The Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K has been held every year since at least 2026. 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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles2/20/2027 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K

Will I finish last at the Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 29:41, and the last recorded finisher came in around 47:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (41 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Fort McClellan Valley Cub Classic 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:53 while the median finisher took 29:41. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.