Motherwalk & Run 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Homewood, Alabama
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join us for the 23rd Annual Motherwalk & Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Homewood Central Park in Homewood, Alabama! This vibrant event not only promises a fun-filled day of fitness but also supports a vital cause—the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Participants can choose between the competitive 5K race or the enjoyable 1 Mile Fun Run, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts of all ages.
The day kicks off bright and early at 6:30 AM with registration and packet pickup, followed by the 5K starting at 8:00 AM and the Fun Run at 9:00 AM. Not only will you have the chance to challenge yourself and enjoy the beautiful park setting, but you can also earn awards for top finishers across various age categories. Plus, if you fundraise at least $250, a portion of your entry fee will be refunded! Bring your pets and strollers along, and get ready to make unforgettable memories while supporting a noble cause. Grab your friends, lace up those running shoes, and be part of this uplifting community event!
The day kicks off bright and early at 6:30 AM with registration and packet pickup, followed by the 5K starting at 8:00 AM and the Fun Run at 9:00 AM. Not only will you have the chance to challenge yourself and enjoy the beautiful park setting, but you can also earn awards for top finishers across various age categories. Plus, if you fundraise at least $250, a portion of your entry fee will be refunded! Bring your pets and strollers along, and get ready to make unforgettable memories while supporting a noble cause. Grab your friends, lace up those running shoes, and be part of this uplifting community event!
Organiser's Description
23RD ANNUAL
MOTHERWALK / RUN 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN
MAY 9, 2026
HOMEWOOD CENTRAL PARK
HOMEWOOD, AL
RACE BENEFITS:
NORMA LIVINGSTON OVARIAN CANCER FOUNDATION
5K Course Map
5K Course Map USATF Certified AL12051JD [Click Here [https://championship-racing.com/docs/Motherwalk5K-CourseMap.pdf]] RaceJoy [Course Map [https://runsignup.com/Race/CourseMaps/AL/Birmingham/Motherwalk5K]]
5K Course - Online view of 5K course [Click Here [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/TSEnxXOL2e]] Not to scale
1 Mile Fun Run - Online view of 5K course [Click Here [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/gQprR64D52]] Not to scale
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
* In-Person 5K event
* In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run
* Virtual 5K or 1 Mile walk/run
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION (INDIVIDUAL & TEAM):
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00pm 7:00pm
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Trak Shak [https://www.trakshak.com/] Homewood
1839 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
[Directions | Map [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Trak+Shak/@33.4799309,-86.791517,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x821d199dac5af8f7!8m2!3d33.4799309!4d-86.791517?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFlP7Y9JDpAhUBMawKHR4oB5UQ_BIwDXoECBgQCA&shorturl=1]]
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION:
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
Homewood Central Park [https://www.homewoodparks.com/facilities/parks/homewood-central-park/]
1632 Oxmoor Rd.
Homewood, AL 35209
[Directions | Map [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//homewood+central+park/@33.4782038,-86.8134382,15z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x888919661714069f:0x42ba62879bdb64e7!2m2!1d-86.7980888!2d33.4761085]]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
MAY 9, 2026 - HOMEWOOD
6:30 am: Registration Opens & Packet Pickup
7:30 am: Race Announcements / Recognize Survivors
7:45 am: 5K Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 am: 5K Starts
8:45 am: Fun Run Registration Closes
9:00 am: 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
9:15 am: Awards
IF YOU FUNDRAISE AT LEAST $250, WE WILL REFUND $25 OF YOUR RACE ENTRY FEE.
T-SHIRT SIZES ARE NOT GUARANTEED; SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 500 TO REGISTER.
5K - AWARDS - 9:15 AM
MALE AND FEMALE 5K AWARDS TO:
Top Male/Female Overall
Top 3 in 5 year age brackets from 0-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24,
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55+59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ (5K Only)
Overall & Age Group Awards will Not be duplicated.
1 MILE FUN RUN FINISHER AWARDS:
Medal for Fun Run participants 14 & under at the finish line.
TEAM AWARDS TO:
Largest Team
Most Funds Raised
TEAM INFORMATION:
Create/Join a Fundraising Team [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Create-Join-Fundraising-Team]]
Manage Your Fundraising Team [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Manage-Fundraising-Team]]
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. Create a team name and create your fundraising page right on RunSignUp.com. [Help to fundraise or donate [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Become-A-Fundraiser]]
HOW TO CREATE / MANAGE FUNDRAISING TEAMS:
How to Create / Join Funraising Team [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062931-create-join-a-fundraising-team]]
Becoming a Fundraiser [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062929-becoming-a-fundraiser]]
Manage your Fundraiser [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062930-manage-your-fundraiser]]
Make a Donation [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062928-make-a-donation]]
TEAM CAPTAIN PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Team Captains can pick up race packets for their team if they pre-arrange this via email by Saturday, May 2, 2026, by [Emailing Trish [https://championship-racing.com/motherwalk-team-captains/]]. Team Packet Pickup will be on Wednesday, May 6th, and Friday, May 8th, at the Trak Shak in Homewood.
Individual or Team photos:
Be sure to tag Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation and share it with your friends!
FACEBOOK: Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation [https://www.facebook.com/NLOCF/]
INSTAGRAM: nl_ovariancancerfdn [https://www.instagram.com/nl_ovariancancerfdn/]
TWITTER: #NLOCF #motherwalk [https://twitter.com/nlocf]
POST YOUR PHOTOS TO RUNSIGNUP: [How To] [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000108341-upload-your-own-photos]
POST YOUR VIRTUAL RESULTS: [How To [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results]]
SEE WHO IS RUNNING MOTHERWALK / RUN 5K [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=14213]]
SEE LIST OF TEAMS / TEAM MEMBERS [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/14213]]
CANCELLATION STATEMENT:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by May 5th. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062920]] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation [https://cureovariancancer.org/]
PETS AT THE RACE:
Pets are welcome to participate. All pets must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pet. The actions of the pet are the responsibility of the pet owner/caretaker.
STROLLERS AT THE RACE:
We allow strollers at the event. If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times. For the child's safety, we ask that during the 5K or Fun Run, the child stays in the stroller until crossing the finish line.
BANDIT POLICY:
Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Running with No registration is not permitted in the 5K, or 1 Mile Fun Run. Please be sure to register for the Motherwalk 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run will need to wear their Bib Number that shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation [https://cureovariancancer.org/].
BIB NUMBER TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by May 5th. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/folders/17000128775/page/2?url_locale=]] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. [https://cureovariancancer.org/]
MOTHERWALK / RUN 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN
MAY 9, 2026
HOMEWOOD CENTRAL PARK
HOMEWOOD, AL
RACE BENEFITS:
NORMA LIVINGSTON OVARIAN CANCER FOUNDATION
5K Course Map
5K Course Map USATF Certified AL12051JD [Click Here [https://championship-racing.com/docs/Motherwalk5K-CourseMap.pdf]] RaceJoy [Course Map [https://runsignup.com/Race/CourseMaps/AL/Birmingham/Motherwalk5K]]
5K Course - Online view of 5K course [Click Here [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/TSEnxXOL2e]] Not to scale
1 Mile Fun Run - Online view of 5K course [Click Here [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/gQprR64D52]] Not to scale
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
* In-Person 5K event
* In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run
* Virtual 5K or 1 Mile walk/run
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION (INDIVIDUAL & TEAM):
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00pm 7:00pm
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Trak Shak [https://www.trakshak.com/] Homewood
1839 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
[Directions | Map [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Trak+Shak/@33.4799309,-86.791517,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x821d199dac5af8f7!8m2!3d33.4799309!4d-86.791517?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFlP7Y9JDpAhUBMawKHR4oB5UQ_BIwDXoECBgQCA&shorturl=1]]
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION:
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
Homewood Central Park [https://www.homewoodparks.com/facilities/parks/homewood-central-park/]
1632 Oxmoor Rd.
Homewood, AL 35209
[Directions | Map [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//homewood+central+park/@33.4782038,-86.8134382,15z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x888919661714069f:0x42ba62879bdb64e7!2m2!1d-86.7980888!2d33.4761085]]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
MAY 9, 2026 - HOMEWOOD
6:30 am: Registration Opens & Packet Pickup
7:30 am: Race Announcements / Recognize Survivors
7:45 am: 5K Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 am: 5K Starts
8:45 am: Fun Run Registration Closes
9:00 am: 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
9:15 am: Awards
IF YOU FUNDRAISE AT LEAST $250, WE WILL REFUND $25 OF YOUR RACE ENTRY FEE.
T-SHIRT SIZES ARE NOT GUARANTEED; SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 500 TO REGISTER.
5K - AWARDS - 9:15 AM
MALE AND FEMALE 5K AWARDS TO:
Top Male/Female Overall
Top 3 in 5 year age brackets from 0-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24,
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55+59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ (5K Only)
Overall & Age Group Awards will Not be duplicated.
1 MILE FUN RUN FINISHER AWARDS:
Medal for Fun Run participants 14 & under at the finish line.
TEAM AWARDS TO:
Largest Team
Most Funds Raised
TEAM INFORMATION:
Create/Join a Fundraising Team [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Create-Join-Fundraising-Team]]
Manage Your Fundraising Team [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Manage-Fundraising-Team]]
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. Create a team name and create your fundraising page right on RunSignUp.com. [Help to fundraise or donate [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Become-A-Fundraiser]]
HOW TO CREATE / MANAGE FUNDRAISING TEAMS:
How to Create / Join Funraising Team [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062931-create-join-a-fundraising-team]]
Becoming a Fundraiser [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062929-becoming-a-fundraiser]]
Manage your Fundraiser [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062930-manage-your-fundraiser]]
Make a Donation [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062928-make-a-donation]]
TEAM CAPTAIN PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Team Captains can pick up race packets for their team if they pre-arrange this via email by Saturday, May 2, 2026, by [Emailing Trish [https://championship-racing.com/motherwalk-team-captains/]]. Team Packet Pickup will be on Wednesday, May 6th, and Friday, May 8th, at the Trak Shak in Homewood.
Individual or Team photos:
Be sure to tag Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation and share it with your friends!
FACEBOOK: Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation [https://www.facebook.com/NLOCF/]
INSTAGRAM: nl_ovariancancerfdn [https://www.instagram.com/nl_ovariancancerfdn/]
TWITTER: #NLOCF #motherwalk [https://twitter.com/nlocf]
POST YOUR PHOTOS TO RUNSIGNUP: [How To] [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000108341-upload-your-own-photos]
POST YOUR VIRTUAL RESULTS: [How To [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results]]
SEE WHO IS RUNNING MOTHERWALK / RUN 5K [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=14213]]
SEE LIST OF TEAMS / TEAM MEMBERS [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/14213]]
CANCELLATION STATEMENT:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by May 5th. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062920]] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation [https://cureovariancancer.org/]
PETS AT THE RACE:
Pets are welcome to participate. All pets must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pet. The actions of the pet are the responsibility of the pet owner/caretaker.
STROLLERS AT THE RACE:
We allow strollers at the event. If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times. For the child's safety, we ask that during the 5K or Fun Run, the child stays in the stroller until crossing the finish line.
BANDIT POLICY:
Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Running with No registration is not permitted in the 5K, or 1 Mile Fun Run. Please be sure to register for the Motherwalk 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run will need to wear their Bib Number that shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation [https://cureovariancancer.org/].
BIB NUMBER TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by May 5th. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/folders/17000128775/page/2?url_locale=]] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. [https://cureovariancancer.org/]
Races
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5K - In-Person
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
5K In-Person Event 5K is Chip Timed Walkers are welcome -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
1 Mile In-Person Event Walkers are welcome -
Virtual Run 5K or 1 Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
I am planning to run the 5K or 1 Mile at my Virtual location race morning, I am still supporting the NLOCF. -
Ovarian Cancer Survivor - 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
Free
Ovarian Cancer Survivors' entry to the 5K is free. This option is only for women who have survived Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian Cancer Survivors. This is an In-Person 5K Event. Walkers are welcome! -
Ovarian Cancer Survivor - 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
Ovarian Cancer Survivors' entry to the 1 Mile is free. This option is only for women who have survived Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian Cancer Survivors. This is an In-Person 5K Event. Walkers are welcome! -
Ovarian Cancer Survivor - Virtual 5K or 1 Mile
Incl. T-Shirt
Free
Ovarian Cancer Survivors' entry to the Virtual 5K or 1 Mile is free. This option is only for women who have survived Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian Cancer Survivors. This is a Virtual 5K or 1 Mile Event. Walkers are welcome!
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