Ider's Founder's Day 5K Walk & Run
About this race
We heard you, Ider. And this year, we aim to made a change and grow our community.
The 2026 Founder's Day 5K is happening September 7th at 7:00 a.m. right here in Ider. We're kicking things off with a 5K walk and finishing strong with a 5K to runners.
Finisher metals for 8 categories:
5K Walk:
Men over 50, men under 50
Women over 50, women under 50
5K Run:
Men over 50, men under 50
Women over 50, women under 50
Every single dollar raised this year goes directly to our Town's Park—a vibrant community space where neighbors come together and genuine connections are made. This race is about more than just running; it's about building a community that truly cares for one another.
Whether you're a seasoned runner, prefer a leisurely walk, want to cheer on friends from the sidelines, or contribute through a donation, there's a meaningful role for you on September 7th. Join us as we bring together the people who make our community special—those who believe in supporting one another and creating a place where everyone can thrive.
- September 7th, 2026 | 7:00 AM
- 5K Run + Walk
- Dogwood Dr, Ider, AL
- Starting at $15
- Finisher Medals
- 100% of proceeds benefit the Town of Ider
Ready to run? Want to walk? Prefer to donate? Every way you participate let's us give back to our special place we call home.
Don't miss this one, y'all. We'll see you at the starting line!
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Running
Ider's Founder's Day 5K Walk & Run
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Ider yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 7:01 PM local time (CDT) in Ider on September 7, 2026 — 12h 40m of daylight.
Course
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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, 1 Ider event
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