Alabama · Half Marathon · 5K · Kids Mile
War Eagle Run Fest
War Eagle Run Fest is a half marathon, 5K and Kids Mile event held in Auburn, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, February 21, 2027. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 21, 2027
- Location
- Auburn, AL
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Location
- Auburn, Alabama
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Mile
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wareaglerunfest.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the War Eagle Run Fest
An Auburn University running festival whose half marathon and 5K finish on the field inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. It draws strong turnout from the Auburn-Opelika community and visiting fans.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Popular Auburn University race finishing inside Jordan-Hare Stadium; well-regarded beginner-friendly half marathon
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War Eagle Run Fest: common questions
- When is the War Eagle Run Fest?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, February 21, 2027.
- Where is the War Eagle Run Fest held?
- In Auburn, Alabama.
- What distances does the War Eagle Run Fest offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Mile.
- How many people run the War Eagle Run Fest?
- About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the War Eagle Run Fest?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the War Eagle Run Fest?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $70 (from runsignup.com, checked October 8, 2026).
- What time does the War Eagle Run Fest start?
- 7:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the War Eagle Run Fest?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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