Publix Woodstock 5K

05/29/2026

The Bird ran clear across Alabama to run the Publix Woodstock 5K on August 1st. Participate in the RRCA Alabama State 5K Championship in The City of Anniston, Alabama and cross the Publix finish line to receive your medal. Register soon, before the next price increase, and make your travel arrangements to Visit Calhoun County, Alabama. https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Woodstock5K

05/28/2026

Thank you to all our current committed Publix Woodstock 5K sponsors and partners. Time is running out to become a sponsor with all the perks and promotion. Click for more information: https://runsignup.com/Race/Woodstock5K/Page-23
Register to run or volunteer today for the 45th historic race on August 1, 2026. https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Woodstock5K

05/25/2026

The Publix Woodstock 5K is one of the oldest continuous 5Ks in the RRCA Southern Region. This year, we will be hosting the RRCA Alabama State 5K Championship. We are proud to offer finishing medals to all our participants. Whether you are a distance runner or a speed runner, this is the perfect race to "just feel like runnin." Cross the Publix finish line on August 1st and register today for one of the most beloved races in the Southeast.

https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Woodstock5K

05/21/2026

Register today for the Publix Woodstock 5K on August 1st in Anniston, AL. We're hosting our 45th annual race, which is this year's RRCA Alabama State 5K Championship. Come out and join all the other birds crossing the finish line if you "just feel like running." https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Woodstock5K

05/08/2026

We already have several out of state visitors coming to Visit Calhoun County, Alabama for the Publix Woodstock 5K on August 1st. If you haven't booked your hotel rooms, do so soon. A bird heard that our host hotels, the Hotel Finial and Hampton Inn by Hilton Jacksonville-Anniston Area, are offering a special rate. For more information on our host hotels, click here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Woodstock5K/Page-9
Plan a couple of days to visit the area. There are several trails, events, restaurants, and Anniston Museums and Gardens. Visit Calhoun County, Alabama's website for more information: https://visitcalhouncounty.com/

REGISTER today for the race: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Woodstock5K

05/04/2026

For the past two days, the Bird has been filming our commercial airing this summer on WBRC 6 Fox, promoting the Publix Woodstock 5K. Forrest Gump even joined us. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time. https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Woodstock5K

04/29/2026

Race Director: "BIIIRRRDDD!!! What's your sole purpose in this army?"
The Bird: "To do whatever you tell me, Drill Sergeant."
Race Director: "That's the most outstanding answer I've ever heard!! I now need you to register for the August 1st Publix Woodstock 5K before the price increase at the end of April!"
Don't be stupid! Stupid is as stupid does according to The Bird. Register today; the race includes a finishing medal, race t-shirt, finishing towel, and post-race Publix catering food. If you train hard, you might win an overall or age group award which includes your own set of dog tags. This historic race has been held for the last 45 years in The City of Anniston, Alabama and will be the RRCA Alabama State 5K Championship. Overall winners receive cash prizes. https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Woodstock5K

04/21/2026

Don't forget to enter our "Where's Publix Woodstock 5K" contest. Post/tag or email us a photo of you wearing a Woodstock T-shirt during your travels this year. The top three winners will receive a canvas image of their winning submission. Contest Information: https://runsignup.com/Race/Woodstock5K/Page-18

If you haven't registered for the Publix Woodstock 5K do so today before the price increase! We do offer race registration insurance and other options if something happens and you can't attend. You can find out details on RunSignup.
Register:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Woodstock5K

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

Are you registered yet for the Publix Woodstock 5K? Be one of the many enthusiastic runners to cross the Publix finish line on August 1, 2026, as we host the Road Runners Club of America RRCA Alabama State 5K Championship. This is the 45th year of Woodstock, one of the oldest continuous footraces in Alabama, and a great annual community event for The City of Anniston, Alabama. Get that early bird pricing and register today at RunSignup: https://runsignup.com/publixwoodstock5k
Thank you to Tate Janssen for this media clip from 2025.
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