Bark to the Beat Music 5k

🎶 Event Overview

Do you love music, animals, and getting in shape? Perfect! Whether you walk, run, or do a little of both, the 2nd annual Bark to the Beat Music 5k is the perfect opportunity to help you grow in healthiness, support an amazing cause, and have fun while doing so. Do you know what else? All along the course, musicians from the University of Alabama School of Music and surrounding high schools will perform LIVE so you can enjoy a concert amidst your running/walking!

🐾 Fundraiser Details

• Beneficiary: This run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter (https://www.metroanimalshelter.org/).
• Animal Presence: The shelter will be present at the run/walk (yes, with many of their adorable animals).
• Launch Location: The course will launch from Butler Field across from the School of Music on UA's campus, next to Arby’s.
• Course Improvements: The path is new and improved from last year!

⏰ Schedule of Events

• Event Start: The event officially launches at 8:00am (the competitive wave).
• Additional Waves: Additional waves will be released at 8:30am and 9:00am.
• Competitive Wave: The 8:00am wave is the only competitive wave with 5k-time prizes (announced at the event soon after 9am).

📅 Registration Information

• Age Requirement: Open to participants of all ages and abilities (those under 19 must be accompanied by a legal guardian unless currently enrolled at The University of Alabama).
• Cost: Cost of 5k is $25 through February 28, after which the cost goes up to $30.
• Early Registration: Early registration is highly recommended (and requested).
• Late Registration: Available at packet pick-up or on the day of the race while extra bibs last.

🎖️ Included in Registration

• Race Participation: Registration costs include race participation, bib, and medal.
• T-Shirt Availability: T-shirts are only available to those who register BEFORE MARCH 20.
• Swag Bags: Additional swag bag items are available to those who pick up their packet earliest.

🔗 More Information

For further details and to register, visit the official race page: Bark to the Beat Music 5k.