Eden's Popsicle Dash

Saturday, September 16, 2023 Past event

9:30 AM CDT

Lincoln, Alabama

Free–$32.80 · 7 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 2nd Annual Eden's Popsicle Dash on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, at Lincoln Park in Lincoln, Talladega! This vibrant event promises a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Kick off the morning with a lively 1 Mile Fun Run, perfect for families and young runners, followed by the main attraction, a USATF Certified 5k race that starts just 15 minutes later.

Participants can look forward to a professionally timed race by Fleet Feet Birmingham, exciting prizes across various age divisions, and a delightful post-race celebration featuring free Frios Gourmet Pops for all runners! Every 5k participant will receive an event bag filled with a t-shirt, personalized bib, and other goodies, while younger runners in the Fun Run will take home a medal. Whether you're running for fun or aiming for a personal best, this event is a wonderful way to honor Eden Calhoun and support the Eden Calhoun Charitable Fund. Don't miss out on this incredible day filled with community, competition, and sweet treats!

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Races

5k (Adult 13+)

Incl. $2.80 Fee & Event T-Shirt

The course is a USATF certified course located at Lincoln Park in Lincoln, AL. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place finishers for male & females in 5 different age divisions along with the overall male & female finisher. Each participant receives a bag with event shirt and sponsor goodies.

9:30 AM CDT

$32.80

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5k (12 & Under)

Incl. $1.90 Fee & Event T-Shirt

The course is a USATF certified course located at Lincoln Park in Lincoln, AL. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place finishers for male & females in 5 different age divisions along with the overall male & female finisher. Each participant receives a bag with event shirt and sponsor goodies.

9:30 AM CDT

$16.90

Entries closed
1 Mile Fun Run (Adult 13+)

Incl. $2.80 Fee & Event T-Shirt

Each participant receives a bag with event shirt, sponsor goodies, and a medal.

9:10 AM CDT

$32.80

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1 Mile Fun Run (12 & Under)

Incl. $1.90 Fee & Event T-Shirt

Each participant receives a bag with event shirt, sponsor goodies, and a medal.

9:15 AM CDT

$16.90

Entries closed
Virtual Runner (Adult 13+)
Virtual

Incl. $2.80 Fee & Event T-Shirt

Want to participate in Eden's Popsicle Dash but can't make it to the event? Choose our virtual option and still receive an event t-shirt in the mail! Get a group of people together to participate and send us pictures!

9:30 AM CDT

$32.80

Entries closed
Virtual Runner (12 & Under)
Virtual

Incl. $1.90 Fee & Event T-Shirt

Want to participate in Eden's Popsicle Dash but can't make it to the event? Choose our virtual option and still receive an event t-shirt in the mail! Get a group of people together to participate and send us pictures!

9:30 AM CDT

$16.90

Entries closed
Volunteer

Event T-Shirt

Volunteers are always needed to help our events run smoothly! We will be in contact with you regarding your job & what time to be there. All volunteers receive a free shirt.

7:00 AM CDT

Free

Entries closed

Organiser's description

We are excited to welcome back ECCF's 2nd Annual 5k race! With a new name and a new date, Eden's Popsicle Dash will be on September 16th, 2023 at Lincoln Park in Lincoln, AL, right off of Interstate 20. Eden's Popsicle Dash will feature a 1 Mile Fun Run at the beginning of the event, and our main race, the 5k, will start about 15 minutes after. _(Adults who are participating in the 5k but wanting to run in the 1 Mile Fun Run with their child can do so for free.)_

Our 5k course is a USATF Certified Course, and we will have professional event timing conducted by Fleet Feet Birmingham! We are so excited to be working with them to make this event as big as possible! After the race, we will have Frios Gourmet Pops available, and the first one is FREE for all participants, courtesy of Brandon Tate State Farm Agency!

For our 5k participants, each one will receive an event bag (provided by Fleet Feet Birmingham) with an event t-shirt, a personalized bib # with a chip, and safety pins, along with some extra goodies from our sponsors. Our 5k participants will be in the running for prizes within 5 male & female age divisions, and the top Overall Male & Female Runners will receive special, top-tier prizes! For our 1 Mile Fun Run participants, each one will also receive the event bag with everything included (except a chip for the bib), and kids 17 & under will receive a medal.

Age Divisions (1st & 2nd Place for Male & Female):
16 & under
17-29
30-49
50-69
70+
_Prizes: 1st place = $75 cash, $25 gift card to Fleet Feet Birmingham, & 1st place medal_
_2nd place = $50 cash, 2nd place meda_l

Overall Male & Female Winners:
_Prizes: $125 cash, $50 gift card to Fleet Feet Birmingham, a plaque_

After the race, enjoy our refueling refreshments and snacks, and best of all, get yourself a popsicle to reward yourself! It will be a fantastic morning to raise money for the Eden Calhoun Charitable Fund and honoring our sweet Eden for her 1st birthday!

**For Virtual Runners (Houston, San Antonio, anyone not physically attending the event in Alabama), please choose the "Virtual Runner" option during event sign-up so we know to ship your event shirt in time for race day!**

_*Can't participate in the event but want to contribute? Please feel free to make a monetary donation on behalf of the race! Go to the "Donate" button at the top right of our website. During the donation process, type "Eden's Popsicle Dash" for the donor comment. We appreciate your support and generosity so much!*_