8th Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Race Overview

Want to start the new year out on the right foot? Then the Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile is for you! This race offers a flat(ish), fast USATF-certified course for the 5K and 10K and chip timing. It's a great way to begin the new year focusing on a healthy you and helping an Alabama family bring a child home forever.

Beneficiary Information

This event supports Sacred Selections, a not-for-profit organization that assists families in their quest to adopt a child. It's a pretty amazing organization. They operate with a volunteer board and minimal administrative costs.

Financial Contribution

All proceeds from this race will be donated to Sacred Selections to reduce the financial burden on a family willing to give a child a home. Funds will be sent directly to Sacred Selections to assist families in the process of adoption. In the last seven years, we have donated more than $77,000 to this cause and our event has grown each year.

Contact Information

Contact Joel Dixon at jdixon0508@gmail.com with any questions.

Registration Fees

• 10K Early Bird Special: $35 (by 11/14/26)
• 10K Registration: $40 (closes at midnight on 1/8/27)
• 10K Race Day Registration: $45
• 5K Early Bird Special: $25 (by 11/14/26)
• 5K Registration: $30 (closes at midnight on 01/8/27)
• 5K Race Day Registration: $35
• One Mile Fun Run: $20 (closes at midnight on 01/8/27)
• One Mile Race Day Registration: $25

Important Notes

Please note, you must be registered by December 19, 2026 in order to be guaranteed a race shirt.

Race Day Schedule

Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 AM on Saturday, January 8, 2027, at the Shelby County Arts Council.

Course Information

The course (USATF #AL19060JE) is fast and flat and promises a great opportunity at your next PR! We will begin and end at the brand-new Shelby County Arts Council facility. The 10K course will basically be a double loop (USATF#AL21027JE). Although the course is an open course, the City of Columbiana is partnering with us and providing police to control the flow of traffic to ensure runners are safe.

Community Engagement

When the race is done, stick around and check out this beautiful facility and enjoy Columbiana’s quaint Main Street, visit our local businesses for unique shopping and enjoy the warmth of small-town USA!

Event Details

Date: January 9, 2027

Location: 105 West College Street, Columbiana, AL

For more details, visit the official race page: Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run