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Samson Strong 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

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Tallassee, Alabama, United States

calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

This is a 5K competitive race and 1 mile Fun Run that will be held in downtown Tallassee.

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM, race starts promptly at 9:00 AM.
Registration is $25 per participant and includes runner's bib for 5K competitive runners.
You can wear last year's t shirt or purchase this year's "I love someone in Heaven" t shirt.
Race registration and t-shirt are free for all bereaved parents.

If you would like to volunteer to help with this race, scroll down and click Volunteer.

The proceeds for this race will go to the Samson Strong Foundation. This foundation blesses local families who experience child loss through the gift of love baskets and monetary donations to help with funeral and memorial costs.

This year's race theme is "I love someone in Heaven." It is held in memory of all the children in our community who are no longer with us and will honor their parents who will then have an opportunity to honor their child.

Races Offered

Samson Strong 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Samson Strong 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Bereaved Parent Registration

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$0.00

Samson Strong 5K Bereaved Parent Registration

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$0.00

Samson Strong Competitive 5K

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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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 April in Tallassee.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.4° / 25.3°

wb_sunny 12.0° / 24.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.8 /

water_drop 67.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.4° / 25.3°

wb_sunny 12.0° / 24.1°

air 10.8 km/h

water_drop 67.4%

About Tallassee

Learn more about the host city, Tallassee.

Tallassee is a city on the Tallapoosa River, located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,763. It is home to a major hydroelectric power plant at Thurlow Dam operated by Alabama Power Company.