Raven Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run for St. Benedict German Festival

This super fun event returns to kick off the St. Benedict Catholic School's German Festival! The One Mile Fun Run will kick off at 8:00 AM and the 5k Run and Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM.  

The run begins at St. Benedict Catholic School, 12786 Illinois Street Elberta, AL 36530, and is an “out and back” 1 mile and 3.1 mile course. Water is supplied on the course. 

Delicious German sausage, beer, and great prizes await participants at the post party! So don your lederhosen or dirndl, come fill your stein and join us at the Raven Run!  Prost y’all!

1 Mile Fun runners registration includes:

• free finishers medal at race end
• free pretzel ticket
• free drink ticket

5K Run/Walk student and adult registration includes:

• free finishers medal at race end
• free t-shirt* (must sign up by April 11)
• free pretzel ticket
• free drink ticket

*Tshirts only available with race registration for those who sign up for the 5k by April 11, 2026. Extra shirts may be available for purchase at the race.

After the race join us for a full day of fun at the 53rd Annual St. Benedict Catholic School German Festival on Saturday, April 25th in Elberta, Alabama!

Stroll the aisles of artists and crafters, bouncy houses, balloons & more for the kids or sit down, relax, and enjoy the live entertainment. Be sure to come hungry for the delicious German food!

The raffle begins at 5pm....be sure you purchase a ticket in advance for your chance to win $10,000 CASH....only a limited amount of tickets will be sold!