Walk for Life + 5K
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.
Pick your distance
Walking
Walk for Life
*Children under 12 years of age walk free
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!
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
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Opelika, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:14 PM local time (CDT) in Opelika on October 10, 2026 — 11h 32m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Walk for Life + 5K
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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, 2 Opelika events
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