Forging Families 10K
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Event overview
The 7th Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile Fun Run takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Columbiana, Alabama. The event supports Sacred Selections, a not-for-profit that assists families with the adoption process; all proceeds are donated to the organization. Over the past six years the event has donated more than $66,000 to this cause.
Events, course and registration
- 10K (USATF certified, double-loop course)
- 5K (USATF certified)
- 1 Mile Fun Run (not certified)
- Sleep In Special (receives a shirt)
The start and finish are at the Shelby County Arts Council facility, 105 West College Street, Columbiana, AL. The course is described as fast and flat. The City of Columbiana will provide police support to help control traffic on the open course.
Regular registration fees listed for the main registration period are $40 for the 10K, $30 for the 5K, $20 for the 1 Mile Fun Run, and $20 for the Sleep In Special. Early-bird pricing and race-day fees are also offered; early-bird deadlines and registration close dates are noted on the event page. Participants must be registered by December 12, 2025, to be guaranteed a race shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
