
From the Organizer
Join Us for the 5th 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 31st, 2027
- 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: 1 hour
- Raffle: 9AM, 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 29th: 10AM - 12PM @ The Lodge (8800 Lodge Dr. Pike Road AL 36064)
- Sunday, May 30th: 2PM - 4PM @ The Lodge
- Race Day: Monday, May 31st: 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
- 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!
*We will run rain or shine, however if it is lightning we will delay 30 minutes twice then cancel. Due to this race being a charity event, there will be no refunds.*
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
90°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery 6sw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
198,440
as of 2023
Elevation
269 ft
Nearest Airport
MGM
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 93 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
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Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K
May 31, 2027