High Country 5K
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Hoover, Alabama
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the High Country 5K taking place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Hoover, Jefferson! This exciting race marks the return of the longest-running road race in Bluff Park, promising a fantastic day filled with community spirit and friendly competition. Participants will enjoy a challenging 5K course, complete with features such as chip timing, a corral start based on estimated finish time, and enthusiastic supporters cheering you on every step of the way.
Race packets can be picked up on Friday, April 10th, from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Family Life Center or on race day from 7 AM to 8 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with a medal ceremony and a delicious free Pancake Breakfast! Whether you're a seasoned runner or trying this event for the first time, the High Country 5K offers fun for everyone, including an Elementary School Challenge for young runners. Don't miss out on this memorable experience—register early to secure your spot!
Race packets can be picked up on Friday, April 10th, from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Family Life Center or on race day from 7 AM to 8 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with a medal ceremony and a delicious free Pancake Breakfast! Whether you're a seasoned runner or trying this event for the first time, the High Country 5K offers fun for everyone, including an Elementary School Challenge for young runners. Don't miss out on this memorable experience—register early to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP ON FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH AT THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER FROM 3PM-7PM OR ON RACE DAY FROM 7AM-8AM. THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 2820 ROCKLAND DRIVE, HOOVER.
The longest-running road race in Bluff Park returns on April 11, 2026. This challenging 5K is hosted by Shades Crest Baptist Church and features a medal ceremony with a free Pancake Breakfast immediately afterward. Race specifics: t-shirt, chip timing, corral start based on estimated finish time, police escort, mile markers, water at the midpoint, and enthusiastic supporters along the route. Our Elementary School Challenge participants will run the same course with a delayed start. Whether you are running this event for the first time or have completed all 22 previous races, please join us for a great day of fun and fellowship! NOTE: Due to a large number of registrants, those registering after March 31, may receive their t-shirts within two weeks after the race date.
$25 Early-Bird Registration 11/1/25-1/31/26
$30 Registration 2/1/26-2/28/26
$35 Registration 3/1/26-4/10/26
$40 on Race Day 4/11/25
$10 Student Rate (K - 5th grade) 11/1/25-4/10/25
The longest-running road race in Bluff Park returns on April 11, 2026. This challenging 5K is hosted by Shades Crest Baptist Church and features a medal ceremony with a free Pancake Breakfast immediately afterward. Race specifics: t-shirt, chip timing, corral start based on estimated finish time, police escort, mile markers, water at the midpoint, and enthusiastic supporters along the route. Our Elementary School Challenge participants will run the same course with a delayed start. Whether you are running this event for the first time or have completed all 22 previous races, please join us for a great day of fun and fellowship! NOTE: Due to a large number of registrants, those registering after March 31, may receive their t-shirts within two weeks after the race date.
$25 Early-Bird Registration 11/1/25-1/31/26
$30 Registration 2/1/26-2/28/26
$35 Registration 3/1/26-4/10/26
$40 on Race Day 4/11/25
$10 Student Rate (K - 5th grade) 11/1/25-4/10/25
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