Killen Founder's Day 5K

A Shoals Summer Tradition For over a decade, runner's join us along the JC Mauldin Hwy to kick-off Founder's Day weekend at the Killen Founder's Day 5K and 1 Mile Event The Killen Founder’s Day 5K celebrates the spirit of Killen's founding. This isn’t just a race, it's an annual tribute to the people who build, sustain, and celebrate the Shoals. Course NEW! Certified 5K and 1 Mile courses welcome you to come test your spirit for State Records and Personnel Bests 5K USATF Certification #TBD 1 Mile USATF Certification #TBD Amenities, Features, and Highlights SWAG All runners registered before our T-shirt deadline on June 30th are guaranteed an awesome technical short-sleeve race shirt. All finishers of the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will receive custom 2026 Killen Founder's Day Finisher Medal Food We will have a coffee truck on-site and snacks to help you replenish that race day energy Medals and Prizes All finishers of the 5K and Fun Run will receive a custom Finisher Medal Awards for 5K Overall Male/Female, Masters (40+) Male/Female, GrandMasters Male/Female (60+), and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Age Groups (12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) Aid Stations There will be two aid and recovery stations, one aid station will be available at the START/FINISH line area and one between mile 1 and 2 of the course. The START/FINISH line are aid station will have hydration, first aid, snacks, and electrolytes. On Course aid station will have water and first aid. Additional Information Early Packet Pick-up Friday, July 31st at the Killen Founder's Day at Killen Park from 4:00-7:00 pm Race Day Schedule Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 7:00-7:45 AM Announcements and 5K call to start: 7:45 AM 5K Race Start: 8:00 AM Fun Run Start: 9:00 AM Awards: 9:30 AM FAQ Where is the race? First Baptist Church Killen, Killen, Alabama When is the event? Saturday, August 1st, 2026 - 8:00 am CT RACE START What time should I arrive? If you