Freaky Friday 8K Run

OCT

30

2026

A nighttime 8K in Northport with a costume contest before the run and a post race awards ceremony with food and drinks at Dreamland Barbecue. The race is part of the Tuscaloosa Runners Championship series.

Fri 30 Oct 2026

Northport, Alabama

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8 kilometers

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Freaky Friday 8K Run

The 18th annual Freaky Friday 8K is a nighttime road event in Northport, Alabama that uses a scenic yet scary course during darkness. The event includes a costume contest held prior to the start of the run and a post race awards ceremony with food and drinks at Dreamland Barbecue. Local radio stations and craft beer will be available for registered runners.

Packet pickup is scheduled at Dreamland BBQ, 101 Bridge Avenue, Northport, AL on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5pm to 6pm. The event lists an entry fee and registration windows for participants.

This 8K is a partner race in the Tuscaloosa Runners Championship TRC presented by Fleet Feet Tuscaloosa. The TRC is a season long series that connects seven local races from October through May, where runners earn points at each event toward a citywide leaderboard. Every finisher earns points and the top runners in each age group compete for series titles at the Championship Finale 10K on May 15, 2027. Full standings and series information are available from Fleet Feet Tuscaloosa. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km