10th Annual Equal Access Birmingham Heart + Sole 5K

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Birmingham, Alabama
  • Price $27.50 - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant 10th Annual Equal Access Birmingham Heart + Sole 5K on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the heart of Birmingham, Jefferson! This exciting event marks the return of the run in person, celebrating community spirit while supporting a meaningful cause. Participants will start and finish at the lively corner of 1st Avenue South & 16th Street South, making it a picturesque route for all runners and walkers.

This year’s event promises a fun-filled atmosphere, featuring a warm-up led by Battle Republic Fitness Studio, a DJ to keep the energy high, and even a costume contest with prizes for the most creative outfits! After the race, don't miss the lively after-party at Good People Brewing Company, where a portion of the sales will directly benefit Equal Access Birmingham. All proceeds from this event will help provide essential medical care, medication, and health education to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Birmingham. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your sneakers for a fantastic day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy!

Organiser's Description

On October 11, 2025, Equal Access Birmingham (EAB), a free medical clinic run by medical students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, is hosting the 10th Annual Heart + Sole 5K Run IN PERSON for the first time since the pandemic! The goal is to raise money to further our mission -- to provide free medical care, medication, and health education to medically uninsured or underinsured residents of Birmingham.

Event Details:

* Start and finish at The corner of 1st Avenue South & 16th Street South
* Warm Up let by Battle Republic Fitness Studio who is also giving out free class passes
* DJ Rob Langford to hype up the crowd!
* Costume Contest with prizes for the winners!
* After Party at 11 am at Good People Brewing Company with a portion of sales benefitting EAB!

Pre-Race Info:

* Bib and T-Shirt Pick-Up at Volker Hall on Friday, October 10th from 10-3 pm
* Volker Hall Address: 1670 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
* If you're not able to make it, we will be distributing before the race as well with check-in starting at 8 am!


About EAB:

We staff two primary care clinics each week, occurring Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. We also hold specialty clinics on Saturdays including Reproductive Health, Mental Health, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Optometry. EAB strives to promote health and wellness in the Birmingham community.

All proceeds will be used to support the operations of Equal Access Birmingham through the EAB Gift and Endowment Fund. Our route is linked below!

HERE'S HOW IT'LL WORK:

Register ahead of time online from this website. Online registration will remain open through October 10th. Race packets and T-Shirts will be given out the week before the race!

Railroad Park To Jones Valley Train (downtown): http://www.strava.com/routes/2858135640215320158

DONATIONS:

EAB holds a dual mission: 1) to provide high-quality health care to underserved and vulnerable populations in Birmingham, and 2) to provide enriching service learning experiences for medical students and other health professional students. This is all made possible by your support! To donate: either use the platform included in race registration or follow this link EAB Online Giving [https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1881/giving19/interior.aspx?sid=1881&gid=3&pgid=481&cid=1223&bledit=1&dids=4013.5139] to the UAB Giving platform.

If you or a company with which you are associated wishes to become a sponsor of this event, please email Jordan Pierce Robinson at [email protected] for more information.

Races

  • 2025 EAB Heart + Sole 5K - UABHSOM Students

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
  • 2025 EAB Heart + Sole 5K (Non-UABHSOM Students)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED

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1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, 35233, AL, United States

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