Bark to the Beat Music 5k

🎶 Bark to the Beat Music 5k

Do you love music, animals, and getting in shape? Perfect! Whether you walk, run, or do a little of both, the 2nd annual Bark to the Beat Music 5k is the perfect opportunity to help you grow in healthiness, support an amazing cause, and have fun while doing so. Do you know what else? All along the course, musicians from the University of Alabama School of Music and surrounding high schools will perform LIVE so you can enjoy a concert amidst your running/walking!

🐶 Fundraiser for Animals

• Beneficiary: This run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter (https://www.metroanimalshelter.org/).
• Presence: The shelter will be present at the run/walk, yes, with many of their adorable animals.
• Course Start: The course will launch from Butler Field across from the School of Music on UA's campus.
• Path: The path is new and improved from last year!

⏰ Event Schedule

• Official Launch: The event officially launches at 8:00am for the competitive wave.
• Additional Waves: Additional waves will be released at 8:30am and 9:00am.
• Competitive Wave: The 8:00am wave is the only competitive wave with 5k-time prizes.
• Announcement: Prize winners will be announced at the event soon after 9am.

👟 Registration Details

• Host: Bark to the Beat Music 5k is hosted by the University of Alabama School of Music (https://music.ua.edu/) in collaboration with the UA Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).
• Participants: Open to participants of all ages and abilities (those under 19 must be accompanied by a legal guardian).
• Cost: Cost of 5k is $25 through February 28 (after which the cost goes up to $30).
• Early Registration: Early registration is highly recommended: late registration available only while extra bibs last.

🏆 Inclusions

• Registration Costs: Registration costs include race participation, tshirt*, bib, and medal.
• Tshirt Availability: Tshirts are only available to those who register BEFORE MARCH 20.
• Swag Bags: Additional swag bag items are available to those who pick-up their packet earliest.
• Pickup Deadline: Tshirts not picked-up by 9am on April 5, 2025 may be sold to other participants.

For more information and to register, please visit this link.