The Anniston Runners Club (ARC) and our members invite you to our premier annual event, the historic Publix Woodstock 5K and Kidstock 1K ! The 2026 race's RRCA championship event designation is the Alabama State 5K Championship , marking the 19th RRCA championship event hosted by Woodstock. The Publix Woodstock 5K is a fun and healthy community event where more than 1000 runners and walkers come to shake their tail feathers! Go ahead and mark your calendar for August 1st, 2026, for one of the oldest continuous footraces in the southeast! We host an exciting 5K event on Woodstock Avenue in Anniston, AL, that's fun for the whole family, with a relaxing post-race celebration featuring local vendors and awards! It has been over 10 years since the course record was broken by male and female runners. Any individual who breaks the course record (male or female divisions) will receive an additional $500! That is a potential of $1000 total for the overall winners! For more information on awards and other race details, visit the WOODSTOCK WEBPAGE . Don't forget to check out our ever-so-popular Team Challenge! Team runners have a chance to win a cash prize for the team with the most participants and for the fastest male, female, and coed team. Please enjoy the hospitality Annistonians and Alabamians are famous for. We promise you won't leave Woodstock disappointed - our runners, volunteers, and community guarantee it! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS : • Friday, July 31st: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Packet Pickup - Anniston High School - Kilby House in the middle of campus (1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207) We recommend you pick up your shirt and bib on this day – Race Day is hectic, and if you wait until race morning, you may have to wait in long lines! NOTE: Other participants, friends, or family are allowed to pick up your packet with your final confirmation email in-hand and bib number To make the process faster, please bring your final confirmation email printed or vi
We offer an Elite FAST BIRD program. Female elites must have a recent documented previous time of 17:30 or lower. Male elites must have a recent documented previous time of 16:00 or lower. We do not offer letters to embassies for those out of the country. However, we will offer a limited amount of elite lodging options to those traveling from longer distances. This will be based on the distance needed to travel and previous race results. Coverage of additional travel expenses such as airfare wil
3.1 Miles: 2026 Publix Woodstock T-Shirt
1K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Aug 3 | Aug 11 |
| $35.00 | Nov 25 | Jan 4 | |
| $40.00 | Jan 4 | May 1 | |
| $45.00 | May 1 | Jul 19 | |
| $48.00 | Jul 19 | Jul 28 | |
| $50.00 | Jul 28 | Jul 31 | |
| 1K | $15.00 | Aug 3 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 867 | 32:22 | 15:27 |
| 2024 | 898 | 32:18 | 14:18 |
| 2023 | 920 | 30:50 | 14:37 |
| 2022 | 727 | 32:54 | 15:43 |
| 2021 | 582 | 31:56 | 15:49 |
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| Aug 11 |
| $20.00 | Nov 25 | May 1 |
| $25.00 | May 1 | Aug 1 |