Sat, Nov 21, 2026

Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K

Boaz, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K10K

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Oct 26, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K

The race starts and finishes on N. King Street at the old recreation center in Boaz, following a certified course through the surrounding area. Both distance options share that same start and finish, and water stations are out on the route. The whole event benefits Second Chance Shelter, a local no-kill dog shelter, which gives the morning a clear sense of purpose beyond the run itself.

The start area is the old rec center on N. King Street rather than the main recreation center, so worth noting before you navigate on race morning. An awards ceremony follows the race with age group prizes across a full range of categories. Packet pickup details had not been announced at the time of writing, so check back closer to race day.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

180finishers

17:41winner

38:47median

1:34:51cutoff

Top 3: Ediberto Xiloj (17:41) · Ray Thompson (18:14) · Connor Johnson (19:07)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

36finishers

44:42winner

58:07median

1:45:24cutoff

Top 3: Amariah Pochel (44:42) · Dennis Davis (45:36) · Amy Harris (45:51)

The Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K has been held every year since at least 2018. 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

3.1 Miles11/21/2026 08:10$45

6.2 Miles11/21/2026 08:10$45

Sleep In Registration11/21/2026 08:10$30

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Common Questions About the Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K

Will I finish last at the Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 38:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:34:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (180 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 Runnin' for Rescues 5K/10K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:41 while the median finisher took 38:47. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.