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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.

La Birmingham Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k è una 5k che si corre all'EBSCO Industries West Gate Park, al Railroad Park, e la stessa mattina c'è anche una 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run. Questo evento è la tappa locale di Birmingham, Alabama, della Ostomy 5k series, e si svolge nell'Ostomy Awareness Day. È pensata per chi corre, cammina, usa ausili per la mobilità, per le famiglie e per chi fa il tifo da bordo strada. Il check-in il giorno della gara inizia presto, poi parte la 5k e dopo c'è l'evento da un miglio. I partecipanti ritireranno la sacca gara, la maglietta e il pettorale la mattina stessa. L'evento supporta la United Ostomy Associations of America, un'organizzazione no-profit che offre risorse, formazione, supporto e advocacy per le persone con un'ostomia. Ci saranno premi per i primi classificati nelle categorie Open e Ostomate. I partecipanti possono creare o unirsi a gruppi di gara, così amici, parenti, colleghi e team della comunità possono partecipare insieme. È prevista una raccolta fondi. L'annuncio dell'evento elenca anche livelli di raccolta fondi più alti per i sostenitori Empower e Champion. L'organizzatore stima che la UOAA aiuti tra i 725.000 e 1 milione di persone che vivono con un'ostomia.

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.

Ragazze, preparatevi a regnare! Questo evento è solo per donne. Che tu corra, cammini o sia appena agli inizi nel mondo delle gare, qui ogni regina ha il suo posto. Le mamme poi possono partecipare con i loro piccoli, spingendo il passeggino, nella categoria apposita. Una volta tagliato il traguardo, ti aspetta un High Tea dove si brinda ai traguardi raggiunti e si festeggiano le amicizie.

La 23ª edizione della Motherwalk & Run 5K si tiene a Homewood Central Park, e serve a sostenere la Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. È l'occasione per onorare un sopravvissuto o ricordare una persona cara. Le squadre devono essere composte da due persone. Anche gli animali domestici al guinzaglio sono i benvenuti. La gara si corre con qualsiasi condizione meteo. Se raccogli $250, ti rimborsano $25 sulla quota di iscrizione. I sopravvissuti saranno riconosciuti prima della partenza. Ci sono premi per i primi classificati e per le categorie d'età. I partecipanti alla Fun Run fino a 14 anni ricevono una medaglia.