2026 War Eagle Run Fest

What distances are available for this event?

• →5K race starting at 7:30 AM on February 28, 2026
• →Half Marathon starting at 7:00 AM on March 1, 2026
• →Kids Mile starting at 10:00 AM on February 28, 2026

What is the schedule for the event?

• →Packet pickup for all events is available on February 27 from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn University Area
• →Packet pickup for 5K and Kids Mile is available on February 28 from 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Jordan-Hare Stadium
• →The 5K race starts at 7:30 AM on February 28
• →The Kids Mile race starts at 10:00 AM on February 28
• →The Half Marathon race starts at 7:00 AM on March 1
• →Post-race tailgate parties begin at 8:00 AM on both race days
• →The Momma Goldberg's Field Goal Challenge includes qualifying on the Campus Green from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on February 28 and finals inside Jordan-Hare Stadium at 2:00 PM

How much does registration cost?

• →5K race: $45.00 total ($40.00 race fee + $3.40 sign-up fee)
• →Half Marathon: $120.00 total ($105.00 race fee + $7.30 sign-up fee)
• →Kids Mile: $27.50 total ($25.00 race fee + $2.50 sign-up fee)

What is the registration status for each event?

• →The 5K and Half Marathon are fully registered
• →The Kids Mile has 20 spots remaining

What is included in registration?

• →Access to the race course and post-race activities
• →A race bib and timing chip
• →Participation in the War Eagle Run Fest experience, including the stadium finish and tailgate parties
• →Entry into the Momma Goldberg's Field Goal Challenge for eligible participants

What are the age requirements for the events?

• →The Kids Mile is open to participants aged 1 to 12
• →The 5K and Half Marathon have no age restrictions, but participants must be at least 18 years old for the Half Marathon

What is the weather forecast for the event?

• →On February 28, 2026, the expected weather is partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from 45°F to 55°F
• →On March 1, 2026, the weather is expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures ranging from 47°F to 57°F

Are there any special features or activities included in the event?

• →The Love 2 Run Post-Race Tailgate Party is available after each race
• →The Momma Goldberg's Field Goal Challenge includes both qualifying and finals events
• →Participants can experience the iconic Jordan-Hare Stadium finish line on the 50-yard line

What is the race route like?

• →The race route is a scenic campus course that takes runners through iconic Auburn University landmarks
• →The finish line is located inside Jordan-Hare Stadium, where runners can #TakeFlight and cross the 50-yard line

What is the time limit for each event?

• →The 5K is expected to take approximately 2 hours, with the event ending at 9:30 AM
• →The Half Marathon is expected to take approximately 4.5 hours, with the event ending at 11:30 AM
• →The Kids Mile is expected to take approximately 30 minutes, with the event ending at 10:30 AM

What is the race start and finish location?

• →All races start outside Jordan-Hare Stadium
• →The finish line for the 5K and Kids Mile is on the Campus Green
• →The finish line for the Half Marathon is inside Jordan-Hare Stadium on the 50-yard line