Worst Race Ever

Embrace the hilarious chaos at The Worst Race Ever, a 100% real, chipped-timed 5k that lovingly mocks every frustrating race day cliché on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Old Tiger Track. This year's theme hilariously honors every non-runner relative who calls your 5k a "marathon," promising a course filled with playful jabs and satirical surprises. For just $35, you'll earn another race shirt, a mystery bag of "stuff," and a finisher's medal (if you show up), in a celebration of everything that can go weirdly right by going perfectly wrong.

With a 7:00 AM start on September 12th, this event is the perfect antidote to overly serious racing, prioritizing laughs and community over PBs. It's a uniquely fun experience for runners with a sense of humor, where the only goal is to enjoy the absurdity, guess if tacos will be at the finish, and collect the most ironically memorable medal of your running career.