26th Annual Millennium Run

🏃‍♂️ 26th Annual Millennium Run

Start 2026 off with one of North Alabama's greatest New Year traditions! Join hundreds of runners in Florence, Alabama for the 26th Annual Millennium Run on January 1st, 2026. The 5K race and 1 Mile run trek through the scenic Heathrow neighborhood. All benefiting Shoals Christian School Athletics.

⏰ Race Times

• 5K Race Start: 9:00 A.M.
• 1-Mile Fun Run Start: 9:10 A.M.
• Awards Presentation: 10:00 A.M.
• Location: Shoals Christian School, Florence, Alabama
• Address: 301 Heathrow Dr. Florence, Alabama 35633

📝 Registration Options

📅 Early Registration (Through Noon December 20th):

• 5K Race: $35.00 (Includes long-sleeve race shirt)
• 1-Mile Run: $25.00 (Includes long-sleeve race shirt)

🚨 Late Registration (December 20th - Jan 1th):

• 5K Race: $40.00 (Race shirt available as supplies last)
• 1-Mile Run: $30.00 (Race shirt available as supplies last)

🏆 Prizes and Awards

• Overall Awards: 1st Overall Male/Female and 1st Overall Masters Male/Female (40+) will receive a Trophy.
• Age Group Medals: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for top three Male and Female finishers in each of the 10-year age groups: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• Packet Pickup: Begins morning of race 1/1/26 at 7:00 A.M. CST

📍 Course Information

Experience one of the Shoals area’s most popular race routes! Our 5K course winds through Florence's Heathrow neighborhood, offering runners a scenic yet fast race. The 1-mile Fun Run follows the same but shortened version of the 5K course. Detailed course maps are available on race day. Both these 5K and 1-mile races are certified by the USATF.

🏫 Facilities and Amenities

🛠Facilities Open at 7:00 A.M.:

• Indoor Warm-up Area
• Registration Station
• Restrooms
• Awards Ceremony Venue
• Post-race Refreshments

🤝 Community Support

All proceeds benefit Shoals Christian School, serving the Shoals area community. Join runners from Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and across North Alabama for this meaningful event.

ℹ️ Additional Information

• Race Director: David McKelvey
• Phone/Text: (256) 627-2480
• Email: millenniumrunal@gmail.com
• Volunteer Opportunities: Available.
• Race Timing: by Race Ready Events

“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus…” Hebrews 12:1d-2a

For more details, visit the official race page.