Strawberry Sprint 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Thorsby, AL; 9017 Franklin St, 35171
Type: RUN

At a glance

A festive 5K and family fun run, celebrating the annual Strawberry Fest while supporting local student-athletes on a course designed for personal bests.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Who it's for

Family Friendly
School & Youth Teams

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Thorsby Strawberry Sprint 5K, a cherished part of the town’s annual Strawberry Fest. This fast, out-and-back course offers a gentle incline on the return, making it ideal for personal bests as you pass open fields and historic homes. The event welcomes runners, walkers, and even leashed furry friends, culminating in a Kids Fun Run for a truly family-friendly race day. Your participation directly supports the Jemison High School Cross Country Team.

What to expect

Run a fast 5K on an out-and-back course, featuring a gentle incline on the return, perfect for chasing a personal best.
Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere that welcomes walkers and leashed dogs, plus a Kids Fun Run.
Your participation helps support the Jemison High School Cross Country Team.

Standout details

Part of the annual Strawberry Fest
Course designed for personal bests
Leashed furry friends welcome
Supports local student-athletes

Perks & features

Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Sep 25, 2025, 9:39 AM CDT · Closes Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Sep 25, 2025, 9:26 AM CDT · Closes Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

Mixed
Rolling
Family-oriented

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Mixed surface + rolling terrain

5K distance, mostly grass or cross-country style terrain, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us on April 4, 2026 for the Thorsby Strawberry Sprint 5K, part of the town’s beloved annual Strawberry Fest celebration! This fast, out-and-back course begins at the intersection or Franklin Street and Alabama Ave, near Thorsby High School and follows County Road 37 South, passing open fields, charming historic homes, and even a historic cemetery. The route features a gentle incline on the return, making it a perfect course for personal bests.

The Check-In tent will be set up at Richard Wood Park.

The morning kicks off with the 5K at 8:00 a.m., open to runners, walkers, and even leashed furry friends. Afterward, kids can join the Fun Run inside Richard Wood Park, creating a family-friendly race day for all ages. The Kids Fun Run will begin at approximately 9:00 a.m.

The 5K race will be hand-timed. 5K Runners will receive a tshirt.

Kids Fun Runners will receive a finisher medal.

All profits from the event go to support the Jemison High School Cross Country Team, helping cover essential season costs and ensuring local student-athletes can continue to compete and thrive.

Come for the 5K and Kids Fun Run and let's make this a community tradition!

The last day to register online to race is April 2, 2026. We will have walk up registration the morning of from 7:00-7:45am. We will also be accepting donations for the Jemison High School Cross Country Team.

The last day to register for a guaranteed tshirt is Wednesday, March 4.

We are accepting online donations if you would like to support the team but are unable to attend the 5K or Kids Fun Run.

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