7th Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run

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105 West College Street, Columbiana AL

Saturday, January 10th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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.

💰 Proceeds and Impact

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 process of adoption. In the last six years, we have donated more than $66,000 to this cause and our event has grown each year.

🏅 Race Options

We are excited to offer USATF Certified 10K and 5K courses as well as a 1-mile fun Run (not certified)!

📅 Event Details

Date: January 10, 2026
Location: 105 West College Street, Columbiana, AL
Contact: Joel Dixon at jdixon0508@gmail.com

💸 Registration Fees

$35 --- 10K Early Bird Special (by 11/15/25)
$40 --- 10K Registration (close 01/08/26)
$45 --- 10K Race Day Registration
$25 --- 5K Early Bird Special (by 11/15/25)
$30 --- 5K Registration (closes 01/08/26)
$35 --- 5K Race Day Registration
$15 --- One Mile Early Bird Special (by 11/15/25)
$20 --- One Mile Fun Run (closes 01/08/26)
$25 --- Mile Race Day Registration
$20 --- Sleep In Special (receive shirt)

🏁 Race Day Info

Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7:00 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Shelby County Arts Council.

🏞️ The Course

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.

🌆 Post-Race Activities

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!