Sat, Apr 24, 2027

Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K

Tuscaloosa, AL

Opens Jan 1, 2027Annual since at least 2026

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Mar 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K

This race raises money for preschool education in Tuscaloosa, and that purpose shapes the morning. It draws people who care about the cause alongside runners chasing competitive points, so the field tends to mix neighbors out for a good reason with regulars working through a local race series.

The race is part of a season-long points series connecting several Tuscaloosa races, with runners earning standings toward a citywide leaderboard. Fleet Feet Tuscaloosa is the presenting partner of that series, so expect a presence from the local running store community at the start or finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

1,190finishers

17:42winner

43:43median

1:23:08cutoff

Top 3: Henry Carpenter (17:42) · Tristan Williams (17:46) · Bastian Bendrich (17:51)

The Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K 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

5K4/24/2027 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K

Will I finish last at the Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 43:43, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:23:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K a good first 5K?

With 1,190 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. 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 Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup 5K for Pre-K?

The 5K winner ran 17:42 while the median finisher took 43:43. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.