St. Mary's Run for the Roux Gumbo Cook-off and 5K

02/16/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all who came out on Saturday morning to support our Run for the Roux Gumbo Cook-off and 5K! This is the main fundraiser we do each year to raise money for our Rice and Beans Ministry at St. Mary's, and we couldn't do it without the support of our volunteers, sponsors, and participants! We want to say a special word of thanks to all of the local businesses and civic organizations in the community who sponsored our event this year: Southeast Gas; Power South; Covington Electric Cooperative; Splash Hopper; CCB; Wyatt Sasser Construction; Wright Brothers; Abram Homes; Knud and Cheryl Nielsen; George and Sister Barnes; Alverson and Alverson; Stone Sumblin Law; Nall Insurance Agency; Hamilton Jessie Law; Andalusia Rotary Club; Andalusia Kiwanis Club; United Fund of Covington County; and Conecuh Sausage. Thank you, all!

01/09/2026

CHECK OUT OUR NEW POSTERS for this year's "Run for the Roux" Gumbo Cook-off and 5K! These will be posted around town in local businesses. If you would like to participate in our 5K Run/Walk, you can use the QR code to register online. There is also a QR code for anyone interested in forming a team for the Gumbo Cook-off! Simply scan the code and download the form! We can't wait to see y'all on February 14th!

12/15/2025

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2026 St. Mary's Run for the Roux Gumbo Cook-off and 5K! If you would like to register to run or walk in our 5K race or participate in the 1-Mile Fun Run, please click on the link below. Or, if you would like to register in person at St. Mary's, paper copies of the registration form are available in the Church Office. We can't wait to see you on Saturday, February 14!

ST. MARY'S RUN FOR THE ROUX GUMBO COOK-OFF AND 5K will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The event will begin at 9:00 am with the 5K race, followed by a 1-Mile Fun Run at 10:00 am. This is a chip-timed race and will follow the same course as previous years. We encourage you to wear your fav...

09/16/2025

SOMETHING NEW IS COMING! Our annual 5K fundraiser for our Rice and Beans Ministry at St. Mary's is getting a fresh new name and a new addition! On Saturday, February 14, 2026, we invite you to be part of the first ever ST. MARY'S RUN FOR THE ROUX GUMBO COOK-OFF AND 5K! More details will be announced soon on how you can participate in the 5K race and the Gumbo Cook-off. Be sure to mark your calendars now!

03/08/2025

Thank you to our many 2025 Mardi Gras 5k sponsors for your generous contributions in support of St. Mary's Rice and Beans Ministry!

02/25/2025

We are just FOUR DAYS AWAY from this year's Mardi Gras 5K Run/Walk for Rice and Beans! Join us for a fun time on Saturday, March 1st, and help us raise money for an important ministry in our community. On-site registration will begin at 8:00 am, and the 5K race will begin at 9:00 am. You can also register online at the following link: https://www.athlinks.com/event/st-marys-5k-runwalk-for-rice-and-beans-392208. Every participant will receive a race t-shirt and a meal ticket for our delicious Red Beans and Rice lunch. We hope to see you there!