Walk for Life + 5K
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Walk for Life + 5K

Opelika, Alabama, United States
Oct 10, 2026
Walking

About this race

Event Information: Mark your calendars! Women’s Hope Medical Clinic is excited to invite YOU to join us for our annual Walk for Life + 5K. It’s happening on October 10th at the Opelika Sportsplex, and this event isn’t just a walk or run—it’s a chance to make a real difference!

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just love a stroll with friends, there’s something for everyone. Form a team, bring your family, and come ready for fun, fellowship, and purpose. And the best part? Every dollar raised helps provide hope, resources, and care for families right here in our community.

So lace up your sneakers, grab some friends, and let’s run (or walk) to save lives! We can’t wait to see you there! 

Location: The race will start at the Opelika Sportsplex with an 8:00 AM start for the 1-Mile followed by the 5K at 8:30 AM.

Pre-Registration Fees: $30 5K     Race Day Registration Fees: $50 5K

Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration: 7:15-7:45 AM at Opelika Sportsplex.

Race Day Schedule

7:15-7:45 Packet Pickup

7:45 Welcome & Worship

8:00 1-Mile Start

8:30 5K Start


5K Award Categories*

1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall Male and Female 

* All awards must be picked up at the event.  Final official results will be posted with 48 hours race completion at www.auburnrunning.org/results.html


Parking: Parking is provided at the Sportsplex


Water Stops: Water/Gatorade will be available every 1-1/2 miles.


Refunds are not allowed for this race.

The Walk for Life + 5K brings an exciting 5K, 1.6K to Opelika, Alabama on October 10, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!

Pick your distance

Walking

Walk for Life

*Children under 12 years of age walk free

Oct 10, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$10.00
Open

Walk For Life Kids

This walk is the same event as the Walk For Life. The only difference is that children 12 and under can participate without paying the registration fee!

Oct 10, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
Free
Open

Running

5K Registration will re-open on October 10th at the Opelika Sportsplex

*The registration deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt has passed. Please note that there are very limited quantities of each size remaining, and we cannot guarantee a shirt! *Race Day registration fee is $50

Oct 10, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 2-year monthly averages for October in Opelika.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 18.7° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 24.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 18.7° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 24.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
17.4
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.2mm

About Opelika

Walk for Life + 5K takes place in Opelika, Alabama, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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