In 36 days · Sat, Jul 18, 2026
When
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Where
1600 St. Bernard Dr. SE, Cullman AL
Distance
5K
About this race
🏃♂️ Event Overview
The 12th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run will be held on July 18, 2026, on the beautiful campus of St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman, Alabama. Nicholas died tragically in a training accident in September 2013. St. Bernard was one of his favorite places to run. This run honors his memory with a run in one of his favorite places but also provides a team challenge (minimum of 5 runners but may be coed). Nicholas loved the team aspect of cross-country. The best way to honor his memory is to form a team and come compete.
🎯 Beneficiary
The run benefits the Cullman Cross Country program and The Link.
❤️ Join Us
Each step you take in the Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run is more than a stride toward the finish line — it’s a tribute to a life that continues to inspire, unite, and uplift our community. This special event honors the memory of Nicholas Fillinger by bringing together family, friends, and community members to celebrate the fruit of Nicholas' life and the family, friends, and community he loved dearly and deeply.
- Run or Walk: Participate for a personal best at St. Bernard or walk alongside friends.
- Support Causes: Your participation helps us remember Nicholas’s legacy and support the Cullman Cross Country and The Link.
- Community Spirit: Be part of a day filled with encouragement, remembrance, and community spirit.
- Heart and Purpose: Run with heart, purpose, and give all the glory and praise to God.
🏆 Awards
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Overall Male Winner:
- Overall Female Winner:
- Overall Male Masters Winner:
- Overall Female Masters Winner:
Age Group Awards (Top 3 Medals for each age group):
- 12 & Under: Female & Male
- 13-17: Female & Male
- 18-22: Female & Male
- 23-29: Female & Male
- 30-39: Female & Male
- 40-49: Female & Male
- 50-59: Female & Male
- 60-99: Female & Male
Team Awards: Trophies for Top 3 Teams. Must have at least 5 runners to score as a team, but you can have as many people as you want on the team.
All teams must be submitted to Trent Dean (tdean@cullmancats.net) before race day. Submit team name, the names of all the members on the team, and make sure each team member has registered online.
🔗 More Information
For further details and to register, visit Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run.
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