A Shoals Summer Tradition For over a decade, runner's join us along the JC Mauldin Hwy to kick-off Founder's Day weekend at the Killen Founder's Day 5K and 1 Mile Event The Killen Founder’s Day 5K celebrates the spirit of Killen's founding. This isn’t just a race, it's an annual tribute to the people who build, sustain, and celebrate the Shoals. Course NEW! Certified 5K and 1 Mile courses welcome you to come test your spirit for State Records and Personnel Bests 5K USATF Certification #TBD 1 Mile USATF Certification #TBD Amenities, Features, and Highlights SWAG All runners registered before our T-shirt deadline on June 30th are guaranteed an awesome technical short-sleeve race shirt. All finishers of the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will receive custom 2026 Killen Founder's Day Finisher Medal Food We will have a coffee truck on-site and snacks to help you replenish that race day energy Medals and Prizes All finishers of the 5K and Fun Run will receive a custom Finisher Medal Awards for 5K Ove
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Killen, AL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
