Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL
- Distance
- Impact 10K · Impact 5k · 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join us for the 4th Annual Impact Road Race!
- This timed 5K and 10K, along with a 1 Mile Fun Run
- Oak Mountain State Park, Birmingham, Alabama
- Saturday, October 3, 2026,
- 8 am to 10 am
- Packet Pickup begins at 7 am
- All races will be on a ROAD COURSE.
You can qualify for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race!
We are proud to be a USATF-certified event. USATF Certification Numbers: 5K - AL25028JE 10K - AL25027JE
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Important note: The races are run on open roads. Please be aware of your surroundings and do not block vehicle traffic.
The Impact Road Race helps raise funds for Seeds of Impact, whose mission is to equip moms in recovery to break generational cycles and foster healthy family relationships through transformative and FREE parenting education and unwavering support. To learn more about our mission, visit www.seedsofimpact.org.
* Gift card prizes for the top overall 10K & 5K Male & Female
* Race event t-shirt & swag bag as long as supplies last. Register by September 1st to guarantee your shirt size
* Awards for 14 categories plus finisher medals
* Every runner and walker has a chance to win a wonderful prize from one of our awesome sponsors!
If you have any questions, please email Phaedra@seedsofimpact.org.
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile?
- Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile is a running event held in Pelham, AL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Pelham, AL at 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Impact Road Race 5K | 10K | 1Mile
Oct 3, 2026