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Blessing on the Bayou 5K

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Bayou La Batre, Alabama, United States

calendar_today 02 May, 2026

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About the Event

Benefits:

Saint Margaret Parish

Location:

Saint Margaret Catholic Church, 13790 South Wintzell Ave, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509

Distance:

The 5K will start near the draw bridge, run through the southern portion of the city of Bayou La Batre, and finish at St. Margaret’s church.

Registration:

Register by mail (entries should be postmarked by April 26), drop off at McCoy Outdoor, Run-N-Tri, or Fleet Feet in Mobile, or online at runsignup.com until 6 AM May 2. Race day registration and packet pick-up will be available at St. Margaret’s Church starting at 6:30 AM. Race fees will increase by $5 on race day

Awards:

Top male and top female finishers, top three male and female finishers in each age group: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75-99. *Winners must pick up their awards on race day.

Shirts:

Registered runners will receive a cotton race shirt. To guarantee a shirt on race day, you must submit your application and fees no later than April 21. Shirts will not be reordered after the race.

Races Offered

5K Adult - includes race shirt

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

5K Adult - no shirt

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$23.00

5K Children - 12 and under - includes race shirt

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$20.00

Children - 12 and under - no shirt

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$18.00

Stay in Bed - no running; get shirt

May 02, 2026

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Distance — Stay in Bed - no running; get shirt

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Bayou La Batre.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 21.4° / 27.3°

wb_sunny 22.8° / 28.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.3 /

water_drop 79.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 21.4° / 27.3°

wb_sunny 22.8° / 28.9°

air 12.3 km/h

water_drop 79.3%

About Bayou La Batre

Learn more about the host city, Bayou La Batre.

Bayou La Batre is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Mobile metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,204, down from 2,558 at the 2010 census.