Lifeline's R(un) for One 5K

  • Date Sat 23rd August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Birmingham, Alabama
  • Price $27.50 - $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the annual Lifeline's R(un) for One 5K on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Birmingham, Jefferson! This vibrant family-friendly event, which has been held since 2011, brings together alumni families, friends, advocates, and community partners to support vulnerable children around the globe. The race will kick off at Dawson Church's Recreation Center and take runners through the scenic streets of Edgewood in Homewood.

The day promises to be filled with excitement, featuring not just the 5K run, but also a fun run, bounce houses, delicious food trucks, and face paintingβ€”making it a perfect outing for the whole family! With registration starting at 7:00 AM and the 5K commencing at 8:00 AM, there’s plenty of time to get involved. For those unable to join in person, a virtual option allows participants to run at their own pace, anywhere they choose, while still receiving a race packet by mail. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled morning! We can't wait to see you there!

Organiser's Description

Started in 2011, the R(un) for One 5K is a family-friendly annual event where Lifeline Childrens Services' alumni families, friends, advocates, and community partners gather together to raise awareness and funding for vulnerable children around the world.
Through Lifelines international orphan care ministry, vulnerable children are receiving love and care, enrolling in schools, learning life skills and hearing the hope of the gospel.

On Saturday, August 23rd runners will lace up to run for this great cause! The Birmingham location is at Dawson Church's Recreation Center and will run through the streets of Edgewood in Homewood. Join us for a fun-filled morning with bounce houses, food trucks, face painting and fun for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!

There is a virtual option where runners can receive a run packet in the mail and run wherever they are!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD : DAWSON CHURCH - RECREATION CENTER

SCHEDULE:

7:00 AM Registration and Vendor Booths open

8:00 AM 5K begins

8:45 AM Fun Run begins

9:45 AM Awards

IMPORTANT INFO:

Packet Pickup will be at TrakShak280 on Friday, August 22nd from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Contact Lauren Brown at [email protected] with any questions.

AWARD CATEGORIES:

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Top Overall Male/Female

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Top three Male/Female (10 Year Age Groups)
o 19 and Under
o 20 29
o 30 39
o 40 49
o 50+

Races

  • BHM - 5K Participant

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    This 5K begins at the Rec Center at Dawson Church and the course is throughout the Edgewood neighborhood of Homewood. This race includes a chipped bib and is timed by Trak Shak. Please register before 8/1/25 to receive a medal and a t-shirt!
  • BHM - Fun Run Participant

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:45AM CDT)

    $27.50

    The Fun Run begins at Dawson Church's Recreation Center and follows a one mile course. Please register before 8/1/25 to receive a medal and a t-shirt!
  • Run Where You Are

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    $43.40

    Gather your friends and family to run in your local parks, neighborhoods, or church! Everyone that signs up before 8/1/25 will receive a race t-shirt in the mail. Please note the additional $5 added to the in person registration cost is to help with packet shipping. For families or groups of 3 or more, there will be a $10 discount.

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Location

1114 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, 35209, AL, United States

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