3rd Annual Steps for Summer 5K & Wellness Festival
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 3rd Annual Steps for Summer 5K & Wellness Festival, taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in vibrant Birmingham, Jefferson! This exciting event invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to lace up their sneakers and join in on a morning filled with movement, music, and community spirit. The main highlight is the 5K race, perfect for both seasoned runners and casual walkers, along with a fun-filled Kids Fun Run to get the little ones moving!
Beyond the races, the festival features live performances from local artists, community resources, and a variety of kid-friendly activities that promise fun for the entire family. Every step taken supports critical camp scholarships and student programs, ensuring that children have access to enriching summer experiences, including the arts, academics, and healthy meals. With registration priced at just $30, participants will receive a t-shirt, race bib, and medal, while team discounts make it easy to gather friends and family for a great cause. Join the celebration and help give kids the gift of summer at this incredible community event!
Beyond the races, the festival features live performances from local artists, community resources, and a variety of kid-friendly activities that promise fun for the entire family. Every step taken supports critical camp scholarships and student programs, ensuring that children have access to enriching summer experiences, including the arts, academics, and healthy meals. With registration priced at just $30, participants will receive a t-shirt, race bib, and medal, while team discounts make it easy to gather friends and family for a great cause. Join the celebration and help give kids the gift of summer at this incredible community event!
Organiser's Description
Lace up your sneakers and join Sixth Avenue Community Development Corporation for its 3RD ANNUAL STEPS FOR SUMMER 5K & WELLNESS FESTIVALa fun-filled morning of movement, music, and community! This family-friendly event welcomes walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels and includes a Kids Fun Run.
Every step supports camp scholarships and student programs, helping children access enriching summer experiences like performing arts, academics, life skills, sports, field trips, and healthy mealsregardless of their zip code.
Enjoy music, performances, community resources, kid-friendly activities, giveaways, and festival vibes throughout the morning. Grab a friend, form a team, or bring the whole family, and lets step together to give kids the gift of summer!
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
$30 registration (includes t-shirt, race bib, and medal)
Team registration discounts _($5 off per person for 10+ member team, $10 off per person for 15+ member team)_
Register by March 27 to guarantee shirt size
Awards for Top Finishers, Largest Team, and Best Team Spirit!
_Live performances by Summer at the Sixth, SABC Liturgical Dance, IV Motion, and Sixth Avenue Sliders!_
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Registration/Check In (_shirt and bib pickup_)
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Music, warm up, stretching
8:45 AM Welcome/Opening Song
8:55 AM Call to Starting Line
9:00 AM 5K Begins!
* Vendors and KidsZone activities 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:15 AM Kids Fun Run Line Up
9:30 AM Kids Fun Run Begins!
9:50 AM SABC Liturgical Dance
10:15 AM Awards Ceremony
10:30 AM Salsa Dancing with IV Motion
10:50 AM Line Dancing with Sixth Avenue Sliders
11:00 AM Continue enjoying giveaways, vendors, Kids Zone, and fish fry fundraiser
Every step supports camp scholarships and student programs, helping children access enriching summer experiences like performing arts, academics, life skills, sports, field trips, and healthy mealsregardless of their zip code.
Enjoy music, performances, community resources, kid-friendly activities, giveaways, and festival vibes throughout the morning. Grab a friend, form a team, or bring the whole family, and lets step together to give kids the gift of summer!
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
$30 registration (includes t-shirt, race bib, and medal)
Team registration discounts _($5 off per person for 10+ member team, $10 off per person for 15+ member team)_
Register by March 27 to guarantee shirt size
Awards for Top Finishers, Largest Team, and Best Team Spirit!
_Live performances by Summer at the Sixth, SABC Liturgical Dance, IV Motion, and Sixth Avenue Sliders!_
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Registration/Check In (_shirt and bib pickup_)
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Music, warm up, stretching
8:45 AM Welcome/Opening Song
8:55 AM Call to Starting Line
9:00 AM 5K Begins!
* Vendors and KidsZone activities 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:15 AM Kids Fun Run Line Up
9:30 AM Kids Fun Run Begins!
9:50 AM SABC Liturgical Dance
10:15 AM Awards Ceremony
10:30 AM Salsa Dancing with IV Motion
10:50 AM Line Dancing with Sixth Avenue Sliders
11:00 AM Continue enjoying giveaways, vendors, Kids Zone, and fish fry fundraiser
Races
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3rd Annual Steps for Summer 5K & Wellness Festival
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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