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

🏃‍♂️ 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.

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.

🏅 Course Details

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

• Location: 105 West College Street, Columbiana, AL
• Date: January 10, 2026
• Start Time: 7:00 AM for registration and packet pick-up
• Finish: At the Shelby County Arts Council

💰 Registration Fees

Registration fees are as follows:

• $35: 10K Early Bird Special (by 11/15/25)
• $40: 10K Registration (closes 01/08/26)
• $25: 5K Early Bird Special (by 11/15/25)
• $15: One Mile Early Bird Special (by 11/15/25)

Additional options include:

• $20: Sleep In Special (receive shirt)
• $45: 10K Race Day Registration
• $30: 5K Registration (closes 01/08/26)
• $25: Mile Race Day Registration

🔗 Contact Information

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

📏 Course Description

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!

🗓️ Important Deadline

You must be registered by December 12, 2025 to be guaranteed a race shirt.

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