Bark to the Beat Music 5k

Do you love music, animals, and getting in shape? Perfect! Whether you walk, run, or do a little of both, the 3rd 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!

This run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter (https://www.metroanimalshelter.org/), who will be present at the run/walk (yes, with many of their adorable animals). The course will launch from Butler Field across from the School of Music on UA's campus (home of the UA Million Dollar Band) and follow a path in the blocks nearby! While the event officially launches at 8:00am (the competitive wave), additional waves will be released at 8:30am and 9:00am. The 8:00am wave is the only competitive wave with 5k-time prizes (which will be announced at the event soon after 9am).

Bark to the Beat Music 5k is hosted by the University of Alabama School of Music (https://music.ua.edu/) in collaboration with the UA Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). It is open to participants of all ages and abilities (those under 19 must be accompanied by a legal guardian unless you are a currently-enrolled student at The University of Alabama).

Cost of 5k is $30 through February 1 (after which the cost goes up to $35). Early registration is highly recommended (and requested). Late registration at packet pick-up or on the day of the race is only available while extra bibs last. Registration costs include race participation, tshirt*, bib, and medal (*tshirts are only available to those who register BEFORE FEBRUARY 14). Additional swag bag items are available to those who pick-up their packet earliest. Tshirts not picked-up by 9am on March 13, 2027 may be sold to other participants as part of the fundraiser.