Courses de 5K près de Calera

The Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run is a morning race in downtown Homewood, offering 5K and 10K routes for those seeking standard road-race distances. A 1-mile costume fun run is also part of the event, allowing children, walkers, and less competitive participants to engage without needing to complete the longer races. The Jimmie Hale Mission hosts this event, attracting approximately 300 runners and additional spectators. The setup features a DJ, T-shirts and swag bags for participants, health screenings provided by Southern Immediate Care, and a sensory-sensitive station. These elements contribute to a wider community atmosphere beyond a typical race day.

Le Birmingham Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k, c'est un 5k qui se tient à EBSCO Industries West Gate Park, à Railroad Park, avec aussi une 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run le même matin. Cet événement, c'est l'étape locale de la série Ostomy 5k à Birmingham, AL, qui a lieu le jour de l'Ostomy Awareness Day. C'est ouvert aux coureurs, aux marcheurs, aux personnes utilisant des dispositifs de mobilité, aux familles et à ceux qui sont là pour encourager. Le retrait des dossards le jour J commence tôt, suivi du départ du 5k, puis de l'épreuve du mile. Les participants recevront leur sac de course, leur t-shirt et leur dossard le matin de la course. L'événement soutient la United Ostomy Associations of America, une organisation à but non lucratif qui offre des ressources, de l'éducation, du plaidoyer et du soutien aux personnes vivant avec une stomie. Des récompenses seront remises aux meilleurs dans les catégories Open et Ostomate. Les participants peuvent choisir de former ou de rejoindre des groupes de course, ce qui permet aux amis, à la famille, aux collègues et aux équipes de la communauté de participer ensemble. Collecte de fonds. La description de l'événement détaille aussi des niveaux de collecte de fonds plus élevés pour les supporters Empower et Champion. L'organisateur estime que la UOAA aide entre 725 000 et 1 million de personnes vivant avec une stomie.

The Trick or Trot 5K is a Halloween-themed race held at Washington Park. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event is designed for a diverse group including friends, families, neighbors, club runners, and casual participants. Chip timing is available for those seeking an official result. The course features Halloween-themed setups such as a witch's village, ghouls, ghosts, and a pumpkin patch. Following the race, the event includes a DJ, vendors, decorations, giveaways, prizes for the best costumes, age-group awards, and random prize drawings. Registered runners will receive a wicking fabric shirt. Strollers are permitted, and those with strollers should begin near the back of the pack.

The Jingle Bell Run in Birmingham, Alabama, is a holiday charity run organized by the Arthritis Foundation. It offers a timed 5K, an untimed 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a virtual option, allowing participation as racers, walkers, families, or remote participants. The series has been running for forty years and is known as the original festive race for charity. The event includes more than the run: there is food and drinks, kids' activities, entertainment, Santa, and holiday costume contests. Dogs on leashes, strollers, and wheelchairs are welcome, making the morning accessible for families and mixed groups. Awards are given to top finishers, top fundraising teams, and costume winners, while fundraising supports arthritis research, treatments, and programs for people living with arthritis.

The KEYSYS 5K Cahaba Heights is a new-year running event held at the KEYSYS office on Cypress Drive in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The main race is a 5K, with a 1-mile option available. This event was established as KEYSYS' first annual 5K. It is designed for families and runners alike, welcoming all ages and permitting strollers and pets. The 5K course begins and ends at the KEYSYS office, proceeding through the Cahaba Heights neighborhoods. The finish area features kid-friendly inflatables and local vendors, allowing participants to gather after the run. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers overall, and the top three in age groups ranging from 0-14 to 70 and over. Registration covers race entry and an event T-shirt, with packet pickup available the day before and on race morning at KEYSYS.

The Rumpshaker 5K is a colorectal cancer run and walk held at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama. This 5K offers a family-friendly format for runners and walkers, with a clear objective: to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and fund efforts to fight and treat the disease. The event is organized by Rumpshaker, Inc., a Birmingham non-profit established by friends and family in memory of Lisa Martz. Since 2009, the race has generated over a million dollars, with funds directed toward colorectal cancer treatment initiatives and support for survivors and those impacted by the disease. Fleet Feet Sports Birmingham is involved with the event, providing a local running store link and reinforcing its charitable mission.

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.

The Whiskey and Wine 5K is an annual one-loop 5K at Oak Mountain State Park. The route passes Lake Tranquility and includes some elevation. It is designed for runners seeking a short race with an optional tasting integrated into the course: three whiskies and three wines are poured along the way. The course is marked with signs and flagging tape, making the run straightforward despite the tasting stops. After finishing the 5K and all six tastings, participants select one featured bottle of whiskey or wine to keep. The bottle selection remains undisclosed until race day, and the choices are sourced from wineries and distilleries the organizers have personally visited.

Les filles, préparez-vous à régner ! Cet événement est réservé aux femmes. Que tu sois coureuse, marcheuse ou que tu débutes en course, toutes les reines ont leur place ici. Les mamans peuvent même courir avec leurs petits dans la catégorie poussette. Une fois la ligne d'arrivée franchie, rejoins-nous pour un goûter festif où on trinquera aux réussites et où on célébrera les amitiés.

La 23ème édition annuelle de la Motherwalk & Run 5K se tiendra à Homewood Central Park, au profit de la Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. C'est l'occasion d'honorer un survivant ou de se souvenir d'un proche disparu. Pour les équipes, il faut être deux. Tes animaux de compagnie tenus en laisse sont les bienvenus. Ça se fera, qu'il pleuve ou qu'il fasse beau. Si tu récoltes 250 $ pour la cause, tu récupères 25 $ sur ton inscription. Les survivants seront mis à l'honneur avant le départ de la course. Il y aura des récompenses pour les premiers au scratch et par catégorie d'âge. Les participants de la Fun Run de 14 ans et moins recevront tous une médaille.