Publix Woodstock 5K
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL
- Distance
- Publix Woodstock 5K · Kidstock 1K
From the Organizer
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 visible on your phone. Have your BIB NUMBER
• Saturday, August 1st – Race Day!
** No Race Day Registration **
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. – Last chance to pick up shirts and bibs
7:15 a.m. – Call to the start Line
7:30 a.m. – Publix Woodstock 5K start!
9:00 a.m. – Kidstock 1K Run/Walk Start in front of the finish line (NOT the 5K start line)
10:00 a.m. – Awards ceremony for the Publix Woodstock 5K Overall Winners, Masters, and Teams in AHS Auditorium. Age Group and All Kidstock awards will be handed out in the courtyard near the timer result tent as soon as results are available. Print out results from the timers tent in courtyard will only have time and overall placement. For official overall and age group awards utilize QR code on race bib.
Water will be provided on the course and at the finish line. There are two water stops on the course: Mile 1 and Mile 2.
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
91°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anniston Metro Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Anniston, AL
Population
21,377
as of 2023
Elevation
838 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Publix Woodstock 5K?
- Publix Woodstock 5K is a running race held in Anniston, Alabama on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Publix Woodstock 5K?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Anniston, Alabama at 1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Publix Woodstock 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Publix Woodstock 5K
Aug 1, 2026