Fort McClellan Credit Union Janney Furnace 5K 2026

The Cause

Proceeds benefit Friends of Janney Furnace and the Anniston Lions Local Sight Program.

Course

USATF Certified, rolling course past historic Janney Furnace and through downtown Ohatchee.

Start

The run starts at 8:00 AM in front of the Historic Janney Furnace at 145 Janney Road in Ohatchee, AL 36271. An award ceremony will follow.

About Janney Furnace

Janney Furnace was built by Alfred A. Janney in 1863 & 1864 to produce pig iron during the Civil War. Janney Furnace Park is part of the Calhoun County Park System and is open to the public daily from 8:00 AM to dusk.

Food, fun, door prizes, and awards – bring the entire family!

Event Details and Schedule

• Entry Fee: $25.00
• Race Day Registrations: $30.00

Race Day registration will be between 6:30 AM & 7:30 AM at Janney Furnace Museum, 145 Janney Road, Ohatchee, AL 36271. Please pre-register by October 1 to guarantee a long sleeve tech shirt. After October 1, shirts are available while supplies last.

Awards

Top three male & female finishers will receive an overall award. Awards will be given to the top 3 winners in each age category, male & female.

Results

Results will be chip timed this year using reusable shoe chips.

Age Groups

14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

For more information, contact Dennis Dunn at 256-310-0830.