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Samson Strong 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Tallassee, AL
Restoration 49 Coffee Shop, 101 N Ann Ave, 36078
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Join the Samson Strong 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run in Tallassee to support families experiencing child loss and honor children in our community.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Samson Strong 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run supports local families navigating child loss. Held in downtown Tallassee, this event features a competitive 5K and a more relaxed 1-mile option. Proceeds benefit the Samson Strong Foundation, which provides love baskets and financial aid for funeral and memorial costs. The race honors children no longer with us, offering parents an opportunity to remember their loved ones.

What to expect

  • Participate in either a competitive 5K race or a casual 1-mile fun run.
  • Support the Samson Strong Foundation, aiding families through child loss.
  • Receive a runner's bib for 5K participants; bereaved parents run free.

Standout details

  • Proceeds benefit Samson Strong Foundation
  • Free entry for bereaved parents
  • "I love someone in Heaven" theme
  • Competitive 5K and 1-mile fun run

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Mar 5, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Mar 5, 2026, 6:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

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Steady Effort

  • Rolling area

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

This is a 5K competitive race and 1 mile Fun Run that will be held in downtown Tallassee.

Check-in begins at 7:00 AM, race starts promptly at 8:00 AM. Registration is $25 per participant and includes runner's bib for 5K competitive runners. You can wear last year's t shirt or purchase this year's "I love someone in Heaven" t shirt. Race registration and t-shirt are free for all bereaved parents. If you would like to volunteer to help with this race, scroll down and click Volunteer .

The proceeds for this race will go to the Samson Strong Foundation. This foundation blesses local families who experience child loss through the gift of love baskets and monetary donations to help with funeral and memorial costs.

This year's race theme is "I love someone in Heaven." It is held in memory of all the children in our community who are no longer with us and will honor their parents who will then have an opportunity to honor their child.

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