11th Annual Equal Access Birmingham Heart + Sole 5K
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 11th Annual Equal Access Birmingham Heart + Sole 5K Run on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in the vibrant community of Mountain Brook, Jefferson! This in-person event promises a fun-filled day as participants lace up their running shoes to support a noble cause: providing free medical care and health education to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Birmingham. The race kicks off and wraps up at the parking lot of Crestline Elementary, located at 3785 West Jackson Blvd, with a lively warm-up led by Battle Republic Fitness Studio, which will also be offering free class passes!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience featuring a costume contest with exciting prizes, music from DJ Rob Langford to keep the energy high, and an after-party you won't want to miss! Race day excitement starts at 8 AM with check-in, and pre-race bib and T-shirt pick-up will be available on November 6th at Volker Hall. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have some fun for a great cause, this 5K is the perfect opportunity to stay active and support your community. Don’t forget to register online before November 6th and help make a difference in Birmingham's health
Get ready for an unforgettable experience featuring a costume contest with exciting prizes, music from DJ Rob Langford to keep the energy high, and an after-party you won't want to miss! Race day excitement starts at 8 AM with check-in, and pre-race bib and T-shirt pick-up will be available on November 6th at Volker Hall. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have some fun for a great cause, this 5K is the perfect opportunity to stay active and support your community. Don’t forget to register online before November 6th and help make a difference in Birmingham's health
Organiser's Description
On November 7th, 2026, 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 11th Annual Heart + Sole 5K Run IN PERSON! 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 parking lot of Crestline Elementary 3785 West Jackson Blvd across from the Mountain Brook Community Education
* 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 TBA!
Pre-Race Info:
* Bib and T-Shirt Pick-Up at Volker Hall on Friday, November 6th 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, Optometry, and Urology. 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 November 6th. Race packets and T-Shirts will be given out the week before the race!
Strava route to be posted soon!
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 Ammar Z. Rana at azrana@uab.edu for more information.
Event Details:
* Start and finish at the parking lot of Crestline Elementary 3785 West Jackson Blvd across from the Mountain Brook Community Education
* 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 TBA!
Pre-Race Info:
* Bib and T-Shirt Pick-Up at Volker Hall on Friday, November 6th 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, Optometry, and Urology. 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 November 6th. Race packets and T-Shirts will be given out the week before the race!
Strava route to be posted soon!
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 Ammar Z. Rana at azrana@uab.edu for more information.
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