AORTA News: October 12th, 2026
2026 Walk for Life +5K Results & Videos
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The days you run
don’t want to run,
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Upcoming Local Races
Tutu Trot 5K
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM (Fun Run), 8:30 AM (5K)
- Where: Town Creek Park
- Fee: $30 (5K), $25 (Fun Run)
- Description: Join us for this fun, family-friendly event that benefits the Down South Cancer Foundation and celebrates breast cancer survivors while raising awareness and support for those affected by cancer in our community. Participants are encouraged to embrace the theme and run or walk in a tutu — a tutu is included with registration! Come run, walk, wear your tutu, and help support a great cause!
Beat Bama Food Drive 5K
- When: Sunday, November 01, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM (1-Mile), 2:30 PM (5K)
- Where: Cater Lawn, Auburn University
- Fee: $38 (5K), $18 (1-Mile)
- Description: The Beat Bama Run Fest is a charity color run benefiting the Food Bank of East Alabama. It offers a 5K race and a one-mile fun run for participants of varying fitness levels, encouraging community involvement by collecting non-perishable food donations. Pre-registration is encouraged to save on fees, and the event includes water stops, refreshments, and children's entertainment, making it a well-rounded experience focused on fitness, community engagement, and philanthropy for participants of all ages.
Unity Wellness Center AIDS Day Run/Walk
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM (1-Mile), 8:30 PM (5K)
- Where: Town Creek Park, Auburn, AL
- Fee: $5 (1-Mile), $5 (5K) (t-shirt $20)
- Description: Join us for the 9th Annual Unity Wellness Center World AIDS Day Run/Walk, featuring a $5 fee for both the 5K and 1-mile events (with an option to add a shirt for $20). Age group awards will be given, and there will be a raffle and refreshments for the whole family. The 1-mile walk starts at 8:00 am (untimed), and the 5K timed race begins at 8:30 am. This event commemorates World AIDS Day, a global day of unity against HIV, and supports Unity Wellness Center's vital services, including HIV testing, counseling, medical care, case management, and prevention education.
Active Auburn Jingle Jog & Santa Stroll
- When: Saturday, December 05, 2026
- Time: 6:30 AM (1-Mile), 7:00 AM (5K)
- Where: Toomer’s Corner, Downtown Auburn
- Fee: $20 (Fun Run), $30 (5K)
*Prices increase after November 26.
- Description: The Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run are here again – so pull out those Santa hats and ugly sweaters! Join Active Auburn on Saturday, December 5th at 6:30 a.m. as we ring in the holiday season in style! The Santa Stroll Fun Run (1 mile) will begin at 6:30 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner and the Jingle Jog 5k will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner.
Auburn Toys for Tots 5K/10K and Fun Run
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM (1-Mile), 8:30 AM (5K/10K)
- Where: Town Creek Park
- Fee: $20 (1-Mile), $30 (5K), $40 (10K)
** Prices increase after October 15th
- Description: Mark your calendars and start the holiday season in a festive mood with a 10K, 5K, or 1-Mile! All participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. to be distributed to children in need. This year, Toys for Tots donations are especially important. the weak economy has caused many to lose jobs, be furloughed, or be forced out of work for long periods of time. Families in these difficult situations desperately needed a little extra holiday cheer this holiday season. The Toys for Tots race will help bring people together during the holidays. All participants who register online by November 30th will receive a souvenir festive t-shirt!
Run During the Holidays Without Losing Fitness
December 17, 2025 The Running Week
** Summary of article **
The holiday season often disrupts regular training with family events, travel, rich food, and busy schedules - but you don’t need to stress about losing your fitness. Fitness doesn’t disappear after a few missed runs, and you don’t have to train like an elite athlete over Christmas to stay in shape.
Key takeaways for runners:
- Shift your mindset to maintenance: Focus on staying active rather than hitting peak workouts. A shorter or easier run still keeps your body engaged.
- Find a minimum effective dose: Even a 20-minute run or a one-mile jog is valuable on a busy day. Daily consistency beats rigidity.
- Be flexible with your schedule: Swap workouts around to fit family plans—move a long run to a different day or switch tough sessions to simple easy runs when needed.
- Hydration and nutrition matter: Holiday food and alcohol can make runs feel harder, so stay hydrated and plan meals around your runs when possible.
- Have alternatives if you can’t run: Cross-training, brisk walks, or bodyweight circuits help maintain cardiovascular fitness and muscle engagement when running isn’t feasible.
The goal isn’t perfection—it’s keeping the habit alive so you return to structured training in January refreshed, injury-free, and ready for your next training cycle.
Link to full article: https://tinyurl.com/33seydnx
Video of the Week
Should Endurance Athletes Choose a Ketogenic Diet?
** AORTA provides this informational video to its members as a courtesy and does not endorse any particular product, process, or service.
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Are your running shoes past their useful running life? Most are normally good for 300 to 500 miles but can still have a lot of “sole” left in them! If yours are ready for retirement, bring your gently used running shoes to Love2Run, our local running partner store, where they’ll collect
them for a fantastic organization called “Sneakers4Good”, a social enterprise that ships them to developing nations for micro-entrepreneurs.
When you bring them, please check for the following:
1) Gently worn means they are clean in usable condition and have no holes.
2) Soles are intact and not too worn, cracked, or breaking apart.
3) Laces intact, in good condition, not frayed, and tied together.
RunGo For Turn-By-Turn Directions!
RunGo provides turn-by-turn navigation allowing you to just enjoy your runs without having to think about looking for street names and when you may have to turn next. Other great features include, audio cues with your running stats, split updates, the ability to share your runs via social media, and create new routes. Another great feature of the app is the ability to work offline. You can create and download your routes ahead of time, before your run so you don’t have to use data during your run.
Water Stop Volunteers Needed
Water stop signs and coolers are available at the following location: 1536 Professional Parkway, Auburn, AL. (Thank you Adahli Massey!). Coolers and signs can be picked up Monday-Thursday from 8AM-4PM and on Fridays from 8AM-12 noon. Items are in the room next to the back door. If you are unable to pick up supplies on these dates/times, e-mail clemster@aol.com to make alternative arrangements (we deliver!).
Race Volunteers Needed!
As a runner, we know your time is valuable. But if you have a couple hours to spare, we could use your help for one of the upcoming AORTA supported or directed races! Assisting at a local race is a fun and rewarding experience. You are surrounded by health conscious individuals that, like you, are motivated fitness enthusiasts and appreciate the effort of volunteers.
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Saturday Group Routes
Open to non-members, joggers, and walkers! Meet at 6AM at the start/finish location near TCBY/Pakmail in the Corner Village parking lot at the Glenn-Dean intersection.
December 27, 2025
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Volunteer for a water stop here!
October Birthdays
Brian Corbitt: 2nd
Jessie Schwiesow: 6th
Gary Leung: 14th
Joshea Escoe: 16th
Caroline Erickson: 23rd
Sarah Nunnely: 29th
Kent Smith: 29th
Keven Yost: 30th
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