Lion Trot 5K and 8K
Lion Trot 5K and 8K is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Saraland, AL, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- November 28, 2026 (92 days to go)
- Location
- 716 Mae St, Saraland, AL
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Benefits:
Saraland Lions Club Programs
Organized by:
Saraland Lions Club (https://www.saralandlionsclub.com/)
Location:
Amelia Park, 716 Mae St, Saraland, AL 36571
Start times:
8K will start at 8:00 AM
5K will start at 8:10 AM
Distances:
Certified 5K course (AL22034JE) and 8K course through Saraland neighborhoods. The courses are fairly flat; some gentle inclines. Water provided along the course.
Registration:
Mail in registration, postmarked by November 14, or pre-register in person by 12 PM, November 14, at McCoy Outdoor, Run-N-Tri, or Fleet Feet in Mobile.
Day of race registration will be from 6:30 – 7:45 AM at the pavilion in Amelia Park.
Register online at until 8 AM November 28.
Race day registration fees will be increased by $5.
Awards:
5K and 8K: Top male and female finishers overall and top male and female walkers overall. Top three in age groups of 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Shirts:
Race shirts included with race entry if signed up by November 14. Shirts available for separate purchase - $15 for Youth Small through Adult X-Large; $20 for Adult 2XL through Adult 4XL. To guarantee a shirt on race day, please order by November 14.
Post-Race:
Food, beverages, awards, and other activities provided for all race participants.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mobile, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saraland, AL
Nearest Airport
MOB
Mobile Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Lion Trot 5K and 8K
Nov 28, 2026