Upcoming Events
- All Are Welcome.
If you are interested in having your own event at the McDowell Camp and Conference Center in the future, please complete a Registration Request Form or contact us at wonderful@campmcdowell.org; 205-387-1806
Summer Camp on Clear Creek 2026
Open to entering 1st - 12th graders.
Since 1923, Camp McDowell has been fostering a welcoming, Christian community in which an enthusiastic staff supports young people's growth and development of an abiding respect for each other and the world around them. At Camp McDowell we show the way the world could be through worship, learning, rest, and play in the beauty of God’s Backyard.
McDowell 5K & Fun Run: Benefiting McDowell Environmental Center
September 26, 2026 8am
If you love coming to camp, haven't had a chance to come yet, or just want another excuse to run a race at a beautiful place, then this is the race for you! This race was born out of wanting to further connect our local communities and to support future endeavors of the McDowell Environmental Center. Your contributions will go directly to supporting future generations overnight trips to the McDowell Environmental Center.
The 5K is a good mix of trail and road, about 75% trail/ 25% road and has a good balance of shade and sun throughout as well! See the trail map here!
Click here for more details and to register.
Race Day Schedule
- Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 7:00-7:45 AM
- Announcements and 5K call to start: 7:45 AM
- 5K Race Start: 8:00 AM
- Fun Run Start: 9:00 AM
- Awards and Raffle Prizes: 9:30 AM