Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K 2027

The Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K begins at the Ronald McDonald House on 4th Avenue South in Birmingham, attracting over 800 participants. This annual fundraiser benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, offering a 5K race for serious runners and a one-mile fun run suitable for families, children, and casual participants. The event centers on the charity and the run itself. Ronald McDonald himself participates in the fun run, and a block party concludes the day after the race. Proceeds assist families with critically ill children by providing lodging near local hospitals; the Alabama house serves over 2,000 families annually. The event has generated more than $45,000. Local participants frequently describe it as one of Birmingham's most enjoyable races, citing the music, dancing, and the collective support for the Ronald McDonald House mission.