Raven Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for St. Benedict German Festival

This super fun event returns to kick off the St. Benedict Catholic School's German Festival!

The One Mile Fun Run/Walk will kick off at 8:00 AM.

The 5K Raven Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM.  

Both races begin at St. Benedict Catholic School, 12786 Illinois Street Elberta, AL 36530, and are a 1 mile and 3.1 mile "out and back" course. Water is supplied on the course at the turn around point. 

Delicious German sausage, beer, and great prizes await participants at the post party! So don your lederhosen or dirndl, come fill your stein and join us at the Raven Run!  Prost y’all!

WHY RACE? 

All Runners/walkers receive:

* Free Finisher Medal at race end
* Free Wetzel Pretzel ticket
* Free Drink ticket (Gatorade, Soda, Beer/Wine; must be 21+ to redeem ticket for alcoholic beverages)
* You get to run / walk with your friends!
* You will be supporting St. Benedict School!
* It's a super fun race!

*German Fest T-shirts will be available for purchase at the race. 

SCHEDULE:

Online Registration Closes 4/25/2026
* Packet/Bib Pickup 4/24/2026 - 3:15-5:30 PM St. Benedict 
* Race Day 4/25/2026
* Race Day Packet/Bib pickup 7-7:45AM
* 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Race Start 8AM 
* 5k Raven Run/Walk Race Start 8:30AM

* Award Ceremony 9:30AM 
* Course closed 10:00AM

PRICING:

* Early bird $15 Fun Run, $20 Student 5k, $25 Adult 5k - until 4/18/2026
* Regular, all prices increase $5 - until 4/24/2026
* Day of Race, all prices increase another $5 - 4/25/2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

* Can I walk the race? YES but we have a 30 minute time limit on the Fun Run and a 1:30 hour time limit on the 5k.
* Do I have to dress up? NO but it is way cooler and the photos will be amazing. Be creative!
* Does everyone get a medal? YES - it is a collector's item! Finish the race and it's yours!
* Packet Pickup Location - St. Benedict School - Friday, April 24- 3:15-5:30PM
* Can I register the morning of the race? YES - but arrive at 7am if you plan to register race-day morning. Registration closes at 7:30AM firm.

AWARDS:

Awards will be given out to Overall Male/Female of each Race and also Age Category Winners:

6 & under 
7-9 years 
10-12 years 
13-15 years 
16-19 years 
20-29 years 
30-39 years 
40-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70+ 

After the race join us for the race awards ceremony at 9:30am followed by a full day of fun at the 53rd Annual St. Benedict Catholic School German Festival on Saturday, April 25th in Elberta, Alabama!

Stroll the aisles of artists and crafters, bouncy houses, balloons & more for the kids or sit down, relax, and enjoy the live entertainment. Be sure to come hungry for the delicious German food!

The raffle begins at 5pm....be sure you purchase a ticket in advance for your chance to win $10,000 CASH....only a limited amount of tickets will be sold!