Barnwell Community Spud Run
About this race
Lace up your sneakers and hit the ground running for a great cause at the Spud Run! Whether you're a seasoned runner ready to tackle the 5K or just in it for some light-hearted fun on the 1-mile course, there’s a spud-tacular spot for everyone.
Proceeds from the race help restore the historic Barnwell Community Center — so every step you take makes a difference!
After you cross the finish line, the fun is far from over! Stick around for the Butts, Spuds & Brews Festival, featuring:
🎨 Local arts & crafts vendors
🎶 Live music all day
🍻 Tasty brews & mouthwatering BBQ
🥔 Spud-themed treats
🎈 Bounce houses, face painting & more for the kids!
Run, walk, dance, or roll—just don’t miss it! Come for the race, stay for the festival, and help support a community landmark.
Pick your distance
Running
Spud Run 5K
Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: Start/Finish at Barnwell Community Center, 13319 County Road 3 - Fairhope, AL Benefits: All proceeds to support restoration efforts at the Barnwell Community Center Distance: 5K course on rural roads (paved surfaces) with slight hills in Fairhope, AL. Fun run course is one mile loop. Race day registration and packet pick-up at Barnwell Community Center from 6 – 7:30 AM. Shirts: Participants must be registered by November 1 to be guaranteed a tee shirt on race day. Fees: 5K: $30 (shirt included) Fun Run: $20 (shirt included) Fun Run: Free (shirt not included) Tee shirt Only: $20
Couch Potato Fun Run (with T-Shirt)
Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: Start/Finish at Barnwell Community Center, 13319 County Road 3 - Fairhope, AL Benefits: All proceeds to support restoration efforts at the Barnwell Community Center Distance: 5K course on rural roads (paved surfaces) with slight hills in Fairhope, AL. Fun run course is one mile loop. Race day registration and packet pick-up at Barnwell Community Center from 6 – 7:30 AM. Shirts: Participants must be registered by November 1 to be guaranteed a tee shirt on race day. Fees: 5K: $30 (shirt included) Fun Run: $20 (shirt included) Fun Run: Free (shirt not included) Tee shirt Only: $20
Couch Potato Fun Run (Does not include T-Shirt)
Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: Start/Finish at Barnwell Community Center, 13319 County Road 3 - Fairhope, AL Benefits: All proceeds to support restoration efforts at the Barnwell Community Center Distance: 5K course on rural roads (paved surfaces) with slight hills in Fairhope, AL. Fun run course is one mile loop. Race day registration and packet pick-up at Barnwell Community Center from 6 – 7:30 AM. Shirts: Participants must be registered by November 1 to be guaranteed a tee shirt on race day. Fees: 5K: $30 (shirt included) Fun Run: $20 (shirt included) Fun Run: Free (shirt not included) Tee shirt Only: $20
Spud Run 5K - Student - (Free Does Not Include T-Shirt)
Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: Start/Finish at Barnwell Community Center, 13319 County Road 3 - Fairhope, AL Benefits: All proceeds to support restoration efforts at the Barnwell Community Center Distance: 5K course on rural roads (paved surfaces) with slight hills in Fairhope, AL. Fun run course is one mile loop. Race day registration and packet pick-up at Barnwell Community Center from 6 – 7:30 AM. Fees: 5K: Free for Students (shirt not included) Tee shirt Only: $20
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fairhope, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 4:55 PM local time (CST) in Fairhope on November 14, 2026 — 10h 38m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Fairhope events
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