Lion Trot 8K, 5K and Fun Run Logo

Lion Trot 8K, 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 28, 2026
In 17 days
Saraland, AL
716 Mae St

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

36–56°F

dry

2024

52–71°F

dry

2023

41–58°F

dry

2022

55–72°F

dry

2021

48–55°F

dry

2020

60–69°F

rain

2019

51–70°F

dry

2018

32–56°F

dry

2017

41–71°F

dry

2016

57–74°F

dry

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About this race

Benefits: Saraland Lions Club Programs Organized by:   Saraland Lions Club (https://www.saralandlionsclub.com/) Location:   Amelia Park, 716 Mae St, Saraland, AL 36571  Start times:   8K will start at 8:00 AM           5K will start at 8:10 AM Fun Run will start at 9:15 AM Distances:   Certified 5K (AL22034JE) and 8K (AL25029JE) courses through Saraland neighborhoods.  The courses are fairly flat; some gentle inclines.  Water provided along the course.  Fun Run is a flat out and back course that starts and finishes at the intersection of James Street and First Ave. Registration:   Mail in registration, postmarked by November 20, or pre-register in person by 12 PM, November 27, at McCoy Outdoor, Run-N-Tri, or Fleet Feet in Mobile.   Day of race registration will be from 6:30 – 7:45 AM at the pavilion in Amelia Park.   Register online at until 7 AM November 27.  Race day registration fees will be increased by $5. Awards:   5K and 8K:  Top male and female finishers overall and top male and female walkers overall.  Top three in age groups of 9 and under, 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 & over.   Shirts:   Shirts available for separate purchase - $10 for Youth Small through Adult X-Large; $15 for Adult 2XL through Adult 4XL.  To guarantee a shirt on race day, please order by November 20.  Shirts from previous Lion Trot races will be available for sale on November 27 at the race site. Post-Race:   Food, beverages, awards, and other activities provided for all race participants.

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