Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
About this race
The 13th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run will be held on July 18, 2026 on the beautiful campus of St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman, Alabama. Nicholas died tragically in a training accident in September 2013. St. Bernard was one of his favorite places to run. This run honors his memory with a run in one of his favorite places but also provides a team challenge (minimum of 5 runners but may be coed). Nicholas loved the team aspect of cross-country. The best way to honor his memory is to form a team and come compete.
The run benefits the Nicholas Fillinger Foundation that serves to provide educational opportunities, scholarship award, and encouragement to persevere through the trials of life.
Each step you take in the Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run is more than a stride toward the finish line — it’s a tribute to a life that continues to inspire, unite, and uplift our community. This special event honors the memory of Nicholas Fillinger by bringing together family, friends, and community members to celebrate the fruit of Nicholas' life and the family, friends, and community he loved dearly and deeply.
Whether you're running for a personal best at St. Bernard or walking alongside friends, your participation helps us remember Nicholas’s legacy and support a cause that makes a meaningful difference. Lace up, show up, and be part of something bigger — a day of encouragement, remembrance, and community spirit.
Run with heart. Run with purpose. Run like Nicholas and give all the glory and praise to God.
Awards
Overall Male Winner
Overall Female Winner
Overall Male Masters Winner
Overall Female Masters Winner
Age Groups Awards (Top 3 Medals for each age group)
12 & Under Female & Male
13-17 Female & Male
18-22 Female & Male
23-29 Female & Male
30-39 Female & Male
40-49 Female & Male
50-59 Female & Male
60-99 Female & Male
Team Awards (Trophies for Top 3 Teams)
Must have at least 5 runners to score as a team, but you can have as many people as you want on the team.
All teams must be submitted to Julie Fillinger (juliefillinger.com@gmail.com) before July 17. Submit team name, the name of all the members on the team, and make sure each team member has registered online.
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Running
13th Annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Cullman.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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- 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, 5 Cullman events
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