2026 St Benedict's Fun Run

Saturday, October 17th, 2026 St. B's Parents Association is excited to host it's 13th Annual One Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot!  New this year - students, parents, staff and alumni will all have chipped bibs, running together in a single race with a staggered start.  The top three male and female runners in each grade/division will be recognized.

Calling all St Benedict's students preschool through 8th grade - come join the fun! Preschoolers run the 100 yard Tot Trot. K-8th students, St. Benedict's staff, parents and alumni will run the 1 Mile Race. Siblings of St Bs students are also welcome to register and run!  *(Parents who need to escort young runners on the 1 mile course must register for the race. See Registration Information below)

The races are followed by raffle prizes, a dance party, post-race snacks and awards for our top 3 finishers in each grade. It's a lot of fun and a great community event that we look forward to every year!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION - PLEASE READ

★ Students and Siblings: Race is open to all St. B’s students and their siblings (preschool-8th grade). Preschoolers will run the Tot Trot and K-8th graders will run the 1 Mile Fun Run.  Kindergarten - 8th grade students and siblings register as PARTICIPANT:  One Mile Fun Run - Students, Parents, Alumni and Staff.  Preschool students and younger siblings register as Tot Trot.

★ Parents wanting to escort their little ones on the One Mile course must register as PARTICIPANT:  One Mile Fun Run - Students, Parents, Alumni and Staff, in order to receive a race bib and be allowed on the racecourse. Choose the "I am not a student" option when  selecting grade.  Parents wanting to run for time should line up with other parents, teachers/staff and St. Bs Alumni (see below). 

★ The 1 MILE RACE is open to all parents, teachers/staff and St Bs Alumni.  To register, please choose PARTICIPANT:  One Mile Fun Run - Students, Parents, Alumni and Staff to ensure that you will receive a race bib on race day. Choose the "I am not a student" option when selecting grade. The top three male and female runners will be recognized. 

Register by September 27th to guarantee your t-shirt size.  After September 26th, shirt and/or size availability is not guaranteed. Online registration is $22 plus a small transaction fee. Want an awesome tie-dye t-shirt but don't want to run or can't make the race?  Register online for a T-Shirt Only (parents too!).  T-shirt pick-up will happen at the school this year leading up to race day.  Dates and times are:

Wednesday, October 14th - 7:30-9:00 am - Oakdale playground parking lot

Thursday, October 15th - 7:30 - 9:00 am AND 12:30-5:30 pm - Oakdale playground parking lot

Online registration closes on October 15th at 11:59 pm.  After that time, anyone wanting to participate must register on race day for $30.  T-shirt availability cannot be guaranteed on race day. Race day registration will be available via QR code for $30.00. Credit card or debit card only. No cash or checks will be accepted. 

★ T-SHIRT All registrants receive a cool tie dye race t-shirt that can be worn to school the Friday before race day and on spirit days throughout the year!  Can't participate on race day, but still want the awesome shirt? No problem!  There's an option for that too.  Reminder: Register by October 3rd to guarantee your t-shirt size.

★ RACE COURSE The race will take place on the campus and streets surrounding the school with police officers and volunteers permitted on the course to monitor for safety. See the course map for a visual. 

★ FUN STUFF Official race medals will be awarded to all participants!  Certificates for top three male and top three female One Mile finishers in each grade will be given at awards ceremony. The top three male and female finishers for non-students (parents, alumni, staff) will also be awarded.

★ VOLUNTEERS Needed!!  Parents, grandparents, friends, Alumni and high school siblings: CLICK HERE to volunteer!  We cannot pull this off without the help of nearly 80 volunteers.  Come support our school and be a part of the fun! 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:  7:30-8:30AM Bib Pickup and Day of Race Registrations   9:00AM Races Start: Tot Trot, followed by 1 Mile, 9:45 AM Awards

* You can Fun Run AND make it to Saturday sports!! Student race should finish around 9:30, so if you need to leave right after, please park at Oakdale Park, Children’s Network or Vinings Bank lots to avoid road closures.