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Lion Trot 5K and 8K
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Lion Trot 5K and 8K

Saraland, Alabama, United States View on map
Nov 28, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Benefits: Saraland Lions Club Programs Organized by:   Saraland Lions Club (https://www.saralandlionsclub.com/) Location:   Amelia Park, 716 Mae St, Saraland, AL 36571  Start times:   8K will start at 8:00 AM           5K will start at 8:10 AM Distances:   Certified 5K course (AL22034JE) and 8K course through Saraland neighborhoods.  The courses are fairly flat; some gentle inclines.  Water provided along the course.   Registration:   Mail in registration, postmarked by November 14, or pre-register in person by 12 PM, November 14, at McCoy Outdoor, Run-N-Tri, or Fleet Feet in Mobile.   Day of race registration will be from 6:30 – 7:45 AM at the pavilion in Amelia Park.   Register online at until 8 AM November 28.  Race day registration fees will be increased by $5. Awards:   5K and 8K:  Top male and female finishers overall and top male and female walkers overall.  Top three in age groups of 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.   Shirts:   Race shirts included with race entry if signed up by November 14.  Shirts available for separate purchase - $15 for Youth Small through Adult X-Large; $20 for Adult 2XL through Adult 4XL.  To guarantee a shirt on race day, please order by November 14. Post-Race:   Food, beverages, awards, and other activities provided for all race participants.  

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Running

Adult - includes shirt YS - 4XL

Nov 28, 2026 8K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Youth (13 and under) - includes shirt YS - 4XL

Nov 28, 2026 8K 8:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Shirt only - sizes YS to XL - no running required

Nov 28, 2026 Shirt only - sizes YS to XL - no running required 8:00 AM
$15.00
Open

Shirt only - sizes 2XL to 4XL - no running required

Nov 28, 2026 Shirt only - sizes 2XL to 4XL - no running required 8:00 AM
$20.00
Open

1 Mile Fun Run

Nov 28, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Saraland, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 10.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 24.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 10.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
12.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
83.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 28, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 28, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 20m

The sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 4:50 PM local time (CST) in Saraland on November 28, 2026 — 10h 20m 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 Saraland event

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