Just A Call Away 5K
- Date Sat 19th August 2023
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Homewood, Alabama
- Price $25.00 - $45.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Just A Call Away 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at beautiful Patriot Park in Homewood, Jefferson! This exciting event, now in its tenth year, invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in a live chip-timed 5K, an in-person fun run, or even a virtual 5K option. The 5K kicks off at 8:00 a.m. followed by the fun run at 9:00 a.m., with an awards ceremony for the 5K at 9:30 a.m.
Whether you’re racing against the clock or enjoying a leisurely stroll, this event promises to be a fantastic way to support the Crisis Center, Inc., which helps individuals facing personal crises or mental health challenges. With race shirts and swag available for all participants, don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast! Register by August 1 to ensure your shirt size is ready for race weekend. Come out, have fun, and help us make a positive impact in our community!
Whether you’re racing against the clock or enjoying a leisurely stroll, this event promises to be a fantastic way to support the Crisis Center, Inc., which helps individuals facing personal crises or mental health challenges. With race shirts and swag available for all participants, don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast! Register by August 1 to ensure your shirt size is ready for race weekend. Come out, have fun, and help us make a positive impact in our community!
Organiser's Description
JUST A CALL AWAY 5K AND FUN RUN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024
AT PATRIOT PARK IN WONDERFUL WEST HOMEWOOD
Crisis Center, Inc. is proud to present the tenth annual Just A Call Away! This year, participants have three options to join us: a live chip-timed 5K, an in-person fun run, or a virtual 5K. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome.
RACE DAY
CHIP-TIMED OPTION
Join us for the in-person 5K and fun run option on August 17th. Located at Patriot Park in wonderful West Homewood.
PACKET PICKUP AND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024
Location: Trak Shak, 2839 18th St. S, Homewood, 35209
Packet Pickup: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024
Location: Patriot Park, 710 Oak Grove Rd., Homewood, 35209
Packet Pickup: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
5K Start: 8:00 a.m.
Fun Run Start: 9:00 a.m.
5K Awards Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
COURSE MAP
Click here for detailed 5K map: 5K map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4272773950/]
Or for the Fun Run: Fun Run map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4878126991/]
VIRTUAL 5K
What is the Virtual 5K? For this year's virtual option, participants will run or walk 5K (3.1 miles) anytime before or on August 17th.
How to Submit Virtual Results: To enter the time for your virtual 5K, visit your profile on RunSignup and click Submit Virtual Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=19533&renderMode=results_mode]. Or click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=19533&renderMode=results_mode] to find your name, where you can also find the Submit Virtual Results option.
*Race shirts and swag come with ALL race registrations, virtual or live. Must register by Thursday, August 1, to receive your shirt size on race weekend.
TEAM INFORMATION
Create/Join a Fundraising Team [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/19533/BecomeFundraiser]
Participating as a team can be a lot of fun and what a great way to honor a survivor or remember a loved one. It only takes two people to make up a team. To create a team name and create your fundraising page, click here. [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/19533/BecomeFundraiser]
AWARDS
LIVE CHIP-TIMED 5K AWARDS
Individual 5k Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male / Female
Overall Masters Male / Female
Top 3 Male/Female Age Group Awards:
8 and under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Overall and age-group awards will not be duplicated.
TEAM 5K AWARDS:
Fastest Overall Team
Largest Overall Team
ABOUT CRISIS CENTER INC.
Just A Call Away 5k benefits CRISIS CENTER, INC. [http://crisiscenterbham.org], which serves the unmet needs of people experiencing personal crisis or mental health issues and respond with services that promote coping, emotional health and well being.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
All race entries are non-transferable and non-refundable. The event will occur rain or shine, hot or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. All plans are subject to change contingent upon state and local restrictions at time of event. In that event of a cancellation, there will be no refunds. Entry fees will be considered a donation to Crisis Center, Inc.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024
AT PATRIOT PARK IN WONDERFUL WEST HOMEWOOD
Crisis Center, Inc. is proud to present the tenth annual Just A Call Away! This year, participants have three options to join us: a live chip-timed 5K, an in-person fun run, or a virtual 5K. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome.
RACE DAY
CHIP-TIMED OPTION
Join us for the in-person 5K and fun run option on August 17th. Located at Patriot Park in wonderful West Homewood.
PACKET PICKUP AND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024
Location: Trak Shak, 2839 18th St. S, Homewood, 35209
Packet Pickup: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024
Location: Patriot Park, 710 Oak Grove Rd., Homewood, 35209
Packet Pickup: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
5K Start: 8:00 a.m.
Fun Run Start: 9:00 a.m.
5K Awards Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
COURSE MAP
Click here for detailed 5K map: 5K map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4272773950/]
Or for the Fun Run: Fun Run map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4878126991/]
VIRTUAL 5K
What is the Virtual 5K? For this year's virtual option, participants will run or walk 5K (3.1 miles) anytime before or on August 17th.
How to Submit Virtual Results: To enter the time for your virtual 5K, visit your profile on RunSignup and click Submit Virtual Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=19533&renderMode=results_mode]. Or click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=19533&renderMode=results_mode] to find your name, where you can also find the Submit Virtual Results option.
*Race shirts and swag come with ALL race registrations, virtual or live. Must register by Thursday, August 1, to receive your shirt size on race weekend.
TEAM INFORMATION
Create/Join a Fundraising Team [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/19533/BecomeFundraiser]
Participating as a team can be a lot of fun and what a great way to honor a survivor or remember a loved one. It only takes two people to make up a team. To create a team name and create your fundraising page, click here. [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/19533/BecomeFundraiser]
AWARDS
LIVE CHIP-TIMED 5K AWARDS
Individual 5k Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male / Female
Overall Masters Male / Female
Top 3 Male/Female Age Group Awards:
8 and under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Overall and age-group awards will not be duplicated.
TEAM 5K AWARDS:
Fastest Overall Team
Largest Overall Team
ABOUT CRISIS CENTER INC.
Just A Call Away 5k benefits CRISIS CENTER, INC. [http://crisiscenterbham.org], which serves the unmet needs of people experiencing personal crisis or mental health issues and respond with services that promote coping, emotional health and well being.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
All race entries are non-transferable and non-refundable. The event will occur rain or shine, hot or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. All plans are subject to change contingent upon state and local restrictions at time of event. In that event of a cancellation, there will be no refunds. Entry fees will be considered a donation to Crisis Center, Inc.
Races
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Live Chip-Timed 5K
Includes T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing, Soft Cotton Blend)
Sat 19th August 2023 (9:00AM EDT)
$45.00
CLOSED -
1-Mile Fun Run
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 19th August 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Includes T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing, Soft Cotton Blend)
$35.00
CLOSED
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