
From the Organizer
Join us for the Warrior Dash 5K, a race with heart, purpose, and the spirit of true warriors! All proceeds from this event will directly support the Alabama Warriors, the adult goalball team based at E. H. Gentry, a division of Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB).
Goalball is a unique and competitive team sport designed specifically for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Using a ball embedded with bells, players rely on sound, communication, and teamwork to defend their goal and score against their opponents. It’s a fast-paced, inspiring sport that builds confidence, strength, and community.
Your participation will help the Alabama Warriors thrive by funding essential needs such as uniforms, athletic shoes, travel expenses for tournaments, and equipment for practice and training. Every step you take in this race brings us closer to creating more opportunities for these incredible athletes to compete and grow in the sport they love.
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you're part of something bigger—empowering athletes and celebrating ability through sport.
Come run with us and show your support for the Alabama Warriors—because every warrior deserves the tools to succeed.
💲 Early Bird Registration:
Register now for $25 — available until December 30 at 11:59 PM.
After this deadline, registration will increase to $30.
📅 Don’t wait — secure your spot today and save!
🏅 Awards Information:
We’ll be recognizing outstanding performances with awards in the following categories:
Overall Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female
Age Group Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female in the following divisions:
0–9, 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+
🌦 Rain or Shine Event – In the event of extreme weather, registration fees will be considered a donation. No refunds.
👕 T-Shirts:
Participants who register by January 1, 2027 are guaranteed an event T-shirt. Don’t miss out!
🏃♀️ See Course Map at Bottom of Page
💼 Sponsorship Opportunities:
Interested in supporting this event even more? We'd love to feature your business or organization!
Please contact Victoria Banes at (256) 589-5627 for sponsorship opportunities or fill out the pdf below and email to banes.victoria@aidb.org.
All sponsors will be featured on the back of the event T-shirt.
Events
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Talladega, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
15,041
as of 2023
Elevation
546 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 38 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Warrior Dash 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Warrior Dash 5K
Feb 20, 2027