Sat, Feb 20, 2027

Warrior Dash 5K

Talladega, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Dec 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Warrior Dash 5K

This race raises money for an adult goalball team whose players compete using sound and teamwork rather than sight, based at a local institute for the deaf and blind in Talladega. The course map is posted on the registration page. Awards go several places deep in a long list of age groups, so competitive runners have real reason to check their division.

Proceeds go toward uniforms, travel to tournaments, and training equipment for the team. The event runs rain or shine, which is worth knowing if you are checking the forecast that 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

62finishers

18:29winner

34:18median

58:18cutoff

Top 3: Ayden Hawkins (18:29) · Konner Parham (19:02)

The Warrior Dash 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.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Miles2/20/2027 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the Warrior Dash 5K

Will I finish last at the Warrior Dash 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:18, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:18, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Warrior Dash 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (62 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 Warrior Dash 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:29 while the median finisher took 34:18. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.