
From the Organizer
Join Us for the 4th Annual Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K!
This exciting charity event is open to all ages and fitness levels, making it a fun-filled day for the entire family. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, we can’t wait to see you there!
Supporting a Great Cause
All proceeds from the race benefit River Region Trails, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a thriving, active outdoor community in Pike Road. To learn more, visit riverregiontrails.org.
Race Details
- Date: Monday, May 25th, 2026
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: 8800 Lodge Dr, Pike Road, AL 36064
- Distance: 3.1 miles (Same course as last year, clockwise from the Lodge)
- Cut-Off Time: 45 minutes
- Raffle: 8:50 AM, followed by the Awards Ceremony
Registration & Pricing
- $25 through April 20th
- $30 through May 22nd
- $35 through race day
- Registration will CLOSE 15 minutes before the race
- Kids 4 & under FREE no need to register
T-Shirts & Medals
Register by April 20th to be guaranteed a race t-shirt in correct size. After that, shirts are available first come, first serve at the Saturday & Sunday packet pickups.
Five-year age brackets for more chances to win! Medals are handcrafted from Woodland Creek woods.
NEW FOR 2026: Dog category! Register your pup (same way you'd register yourself or a family member). 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place dogs will receive their own medal and a treat. *It is not a requirement to register your dog. Dogs may run on leash with participants free of charge*
Packet Pickup
- Saturday, May 23rd: 10AM - 12PM @ The Lodge (8800 Lodge Dr. Pike Road AL 36064)
- Sunday, May 24th: 2PM - 4PM @ The Lodge
- Race Day: Monday, May 25th: starting at 6:00 AM @ The Lodge
Race Day Information
Parking: Please park in any of the nearby pods such as on Black Cherry Ct, Red Maple Ln, and Challis Dr. Parking along Crescent Lodge Drive ONLY along the inside of curb circle, not outside curb.
Course: Well-marked with police presence at the entrance outside The Lodge for traffic control and EMS on-site.
Post-Race Fun:
- Raffle Prizes – Entry included with registration, featuring gift cards from local businesses
- 21+ Participants: Enjoy 2 FREE Common Bond beers post-race
- Free Kingdom Dough Donuts, fruit, and bottled waters are included
- Pike Road Inflatables bounce house, yard games, professional photography, and MORE
Stay Connected!
Follow us on social media and tag us in your photos for a chance to be featured:
- Instagram: @wcmemorialday5k
- Facebook: Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk
For questions and *SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES*, contact Sarah Cole:
homesbysarahcole@gmail.com | 📞 703-472-6055
We can't wait to see you on race day for a fantastic morning of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Coming Up
Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (21)
Wildcat Summer Cup - June 5K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Gadsden, AL (28)
Lifeline's Run for One 5K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K
May 25, 2026