The Publix Woodstock 5K starts at 7:30 AM, giving you time to arrive and settle in before the race begins. Held in Anniston, Alabama at 1301 Woodstock Ave, this event offers two distance options: a 1-mile run and a 1K. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on registration timing and category. The early start makes it manageable for travelers heading out after the race, though you'll want to book accommodations nearby to account for the drive to Anniston and avoid an unnecessarily early departure.
From the Race Organizer
The Anniston Runners Club (ARC) and our members invite you to our premier annual event, the historic Publix Woodstock 5K and Kidstock 1K ! The 2026 race's RRCA championship event designation is the Alabama State 5K Championship , marking the 19th RRCA championship event hosted by the Anniston Runners Club. The Publix Woodstock 5K is a fun and healthy community event where more than 1000 runners and walkers come to shake their tail feathers! Go ahead and mark your calendar for August 1st, 2026, for one of the oldest continuous footraces in the southeast! We host an exciting 5K event on Woodstock Avenue in Anniston, AL, that's fun for the whole family, with a relaxing post-race celebration featuring local vendors and awards! It has been over 10 years since the course record was broken by male and female runners. Any individual who breaks the course record (male or female divisions) will receive an additional $500! That is a potential of $1000 total for the overall winners! For more information on awards and other race details, visit the WOODSTOCK WEBPAGE . Don't forget to check out our ever-so-popular Team Challenge! Team runners have a chance to win a cash prize for the team with the most participants and for the fastest male, female, and coed team. Please enjoy the hospitality Annistonians and Alabamians are famous for. We promise you won't leave Woodstock disappointed - our runners, volunteers, and community guarantee it! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS : • Friday, July 31st: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Packet Pickup - Anniston High School - Kilby House in the middle of campus (1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207) We recommend you pick up your shirt and bib on this day – Race Day is hectic, and if you wait until race morning, you may have to wait in long lines! NOTE: Other participants, friends, or family are allowed to pick up your packet with your final confirmation email in-hand and bib number To make the process faster, please bring your final confirmation email printed or visible on your phone. Have your BIB NUMBER • Saturday, August 1st – Race Day! ** No Race Day Registration ** 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. – Last chance to pick up shirts and bibs 7:15 a.m. – Call to the start Line 7:30 a.m. – Publix Woodstock 5K start! 9:00 a.m. – Kidstock 1K Run/Walk Start in front of the finish line (NOT the 5K start line) 10:00 a.m. – Awards ceremony for the Publix Woodstock 5K Overall Winners, Masters, and Teams in AHS Auditorium. Age Group and All Kidstock awards will be handed out in the courtyard near the timer result tent as soon as results are available. Print out results from the timers tent in courtyard will only have time and overall placement. For official overall and age group awards utilize QR code on race bib. Water will be provided on the course and at the finish line. There are two water stops on the course: Mile 1 and Mile 2.
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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 Anniston, 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
Publix Woodstock 5K 2026 — Anniston, AL takes place on August 1, 2026. The race is held in Anniston, Alabama.
Where is Publix Woodstock 5K 2026 — Anniston, AL held?
Publix Woodstock 5K 2026 — Anniston, AL is held at 1301 Woodstock Ave in Anniston, Alabama.
Where can I find hotels near Publix Woodstock 5K 2026 — Anniston, AL?
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