Cahaba Medical Care 5K
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 7:00PM CDT
- Location Centreville, Alabama
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to run and make a difference at the 13th Annual Cahaba Medical Care 5K happening on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the charming town of Centreville, Alabama! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages and skill levels to join in a fun-filled day that combines fitness with community spirit. The race, which starts and ends at the Cahaba Medical Care Community Center, features a scenic route that crosses the picturesque Cahaba River twice, ensuring a delightful experience for all runners and walkers.
As you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement, know that every step you take supports vital healthcare services for those in need. Proceeds from the event go directly to Cahaba Medical Care, helping provide essential medical care, mental health counseling, and support for families facing financial hardships. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with delicious ice-cold watermelon slices and enjoy the excitement of the Celebration on the Green community event featuring vendors, activities, and a spectacular fireworks display at 9 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a cause that extends beyond the finish line—together, we can bridge the healthcare gap and foster hope in our communities!
As you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement, know that every step you take supports vital healthcare services for those in need. Proceeds from the event go directly to Cahaba Medical Care, helping provide essential medical care, mental health counseling, and support for families facing financial hardships. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with delicious ice-cold watermelon slices and enjoy the excitement of the Celebration on the Green community event featuring vendors, activities, and a spectacular fireworks display at 9 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a cause that extends beyond the finish line—together, we can bridge the healthcare gap and foster hope in our communities!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 13th Annual Cahaba Medical Care 5K (formerly known as the Watermelon Run / Rockets & Rapids 5K) to be held on Saturday, July 11th in Centreville, Alabama!
This annual 5K Run/Walk is a vital event that brings our community together to support Cahaba Medical Care's mission to provide comprehensive healthcare and outreach programs to those in need. By participating in this event, you're not just taking strides for your own health; you're directly contributing to the well-being of countless individuals across our communities. Every dollar raised goes directly towards impactful services such as medical care for uninsured patients, essential medications, mental health counseling, and support for families facing financial hardships. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering, your involvement helps us bridge the healthcare gap, ensuring everyone has access to the care they deserve.
From providing a child with necessary preventive care to supporting emergency dental services, EVERY contribution makes a difference! We invite you to join us in this celebration of community and compassion, where your participation can ignite change and foster hope in the hearts of many. Let's lace up our running shoes and rally together for a cause that extends far beyond the finish line because in the race for better healthcare, every step counts!
ABOUT CAHABA MEDICAL CARE: Cahaba Medical Care is a nonprofit Community Health Center with 27 clinic locations throughout Central Alabama in Bibb, Perry, Chilton, Jefferson, Wilcox, and Shelby Counties. Were headquartered in Centreville, Alabama, approximately two blocks from the Cahaba River. Founded in 2004, were celebrating 22 joyful years of service to our communities!
ABOUT THE EVENT: The Cahaba Medical Care 5K welcomes all ages and skill levels - feel free to race hard for your age group prize or come out to walk/jog your first 5K with many other first-timers! The race starts and ends at the Cahaba Medical Care Community Center, crosses the beautiful Cahaba River twice and includes an extended scenic view of the Cahaba River, as well as historic uptown Centreville. We will have liberal hydration stations with sprinklers, so please come on out and brave the heat!
Racers should plan to come early and stay late for the awesome before and after party festivities! The 5K is held each year in conjunction with the Celebration on the Green community event, which includes numerous on-site vendors and activities starting at 5PM. At the 5K finish line, well be serving ice-cold watermelon slices and a delicious meal then, stick around for the best Independence Day Fireworks Celebration this side of Disney World at 9PM, courtesy of our partner hospital, Bibb Medical Center, the cities of Brent & Centreville, and South Bibb Parks & Recreation!
THE CAHABA MEDICAL CARE 5K IS NOW A USA TRACK & FIELD CERTIFIED COURSE! USATF TRACK ID: AL22021JE
Race Map and Cue Sheet on Strava [https://www.strava.com/routes/18261466]!
**Make sure to take advantage of our Early Bird Registration - only $30 if you register by May 31st!
For sponsorship information, please contact Courtney Allen at courtney.allen@cahabamedicalcare.com.
This annual 5K Run/Walk is a vital event that brings our community together to support Cahaba Medical Care's mission to provide comprehensive healthcare and outreach programs to those in need. By participating in this event, you're not just taking strides for your own health; you're directly contributing to the well-being of countless individuals across our communities. Every dollar raised goes directly towards impactful services such as medical care for uninsured patients, essential medications, mental health counseling, and support for families facing financial hardships. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering, your involvement helps us bridge the healthcare gap, ensuring everyone has access to the care they deserve.
From providing a child with necessary preventive care to supporting emergency dental services, EVERY contribution makes a difference! We invite you to join us in this celebration of community and compassion, where your participation can ignite change and foster hope in the hearts of many. Let's lace up our running shoes and rally together for a cause that extends far beyond the finish line because in the race for better healthcare, every step counts!
ABOUT CAHABA MEDICAL CARE: Cahaba Medical Care is a nonprofit Community Health Center with 27 clinic locations throughout Central Alabama in Bibb, Perry, Chilton, Jefferson, Wilcox, and Shelby Counties. Were headquartered in Centreville, Alabama, approximately two blocks from the Cahaba River. Founded in 2004, were celebrating 22 joyful years of service to our communities!
ABOUT THE EVENT: The Cahaba Medical Care 5K welcomes all ages and skill levels - feel free to race hard for your age group prize or come out to walk/jog your first 5K with many other first-timers! The race starts and ends at the Cahaba Medical Care Community Center, crosses the beautiful Cahaba River twice and includes an extended scenic view of the Cahaba River, as well as historic uptown Centreville. We will have liberal hydration stations with sprinklers, so please come on out and brave the heat!
Racers should plan to come early and stay late for the awesome before and after party festivities! The 5K is held each year in conjunction with the Celebration on the Green community event, which includes numerous on-site vendors and activities starting at 5PM. At the 5K finish line, well be serving ice-cold watermelon slices and a delicious meal then, stick around for the best Independence Day Fireworks Celebration this side of Disney World at 9PM, courtesy of our partner hospital, Bibb Medical Center, the cities of Brent & Centreville, and South Bibb Parks & Recreation!
THE CAHABA MEDICAL CARE 5K IS NOW A USA TRACK & FIELD CERTIFIED COURSE! USATF TRACK ID: AL22021JE
Race Map and Cue Sheet on Strava [https://www.strava.com/routes/18261466]!
**Make sure to take advantage of our Early Bird Registration - only $30 if you register by May 31st!
For sponsorship information, please contact Courtney Allen at courtney.allen@cahabamedicalcare.com.
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Cahaba Medical Care 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Cahaba Medical Care 5K T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$32.80
EVENT SCHEDULE: Same-day registration will be available from 5:00-6:00 PM at the Cahaba Medical Care tent on the front lawn of the Community Center. All pre-registered participants must check in at the Cahaba Medical Care tent by 6:30 PM. Directly across from the Community Center will be the Celebration on the Green, which starts at 5:00 PM and includes vendors, food, live music, games, and other fun activities! The 5K will start promptly at 7:00 PM. Racers should be in place at the starting line by 6:45 PM. The awards ceremony will take place between 8:15 and 8:30 PM, and be sure to stick around for the Independence Day Fireworks Show at 9:00 PM! PARKING: Parking will be available in front of the Olon Heights Shopping Center located at 155 Birmingham Road. If needed, additional parking is available at Cahaba Medical Care (405 Belcher Street) and neighboring Bibb Medical Center (208 Pierson Avenue). COURSE/ROUTE INFO: From the starting line, racers will run west and make their way around the block, up through the Hospital Campus and onto Pierson Avenue. Crossing Birmingham Road will be assisted by volunteers and the local police department, where they will then take a left onto Park Drive and make their way through the Bibb County High School Campus along the Cahaba River. Runners will find the first water station behind the Bibb County Chamber of Commerce and take a left onto Walnut Street to cross the Cahaba River, then run a short but steep incline into the heart of historic uptown Centreville. (Note: There will be volunteers and/or a local policeman helping runners through the traffic light just over the bridge.) Runners will then turn around just past The Studio and the second water station and come back down the hill toward Cahaba Medical Care and the Bibb Medical Center campus. Racers will turn right by the Chamber of Commerce and make their way down to the scenic Cahaba Riverwalk trail. Just after passing the scenic overlook and canoe launch, they'll take a left to go back behind the school and back onto Park Drive. Runners will then cross over Birmingham Road again, make a left, and then a quick right onto Nicholson Ave. Runners will continue on Nicholson as they make their way past Cahaba Medical Care, BMC, and the Nursing Home, then take a left onto Library Street for one block, then another left onto Alexander Avenue. The finish line will be just up ahead near 195 Hospital Drive where the race began. The FINISH LINE will be just before the intersection of Alexander Avenue and Hospital Drive. Racers will be able to rest up, hydrate and enjoy cold watermelon slices and a delicious meal at the final station located on the front lawn of the "old" Cahaba Medical Care, now serving as the Cahaba Community Center.
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