The Big Run 5K - Birmingham's Toughest 5K
- Date Sat 31st May 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The Big Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Birmingham, Jefferson! This event celebrates Global Running Day by inviting participants to conquer Birmingham's toughest 5K course, starting and finishing at Fleet Feet Birmingham. Runners will navigate a challenging yet enjoyable out-and-back route through the scenic Altadena area of Vestavia, tackling hills that promise to test their limits while also delivering an unforgettable sense of camaraderie and accomplishment.
Kick off your day at 8 AM and join fellow running enthusiasts in this spirited race, where every finisher will proudly receive a medal. Not only will you be pushing your personal boundaries, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as all proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the joy of running with others while making a positive impact in the community!
Kick off your day at 8 AM and join fellow running enthusiasts in this spirited race, where every finisher will proudly receive a medal. Not only will you be pushing your personal boundaries, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as all proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the joy of running with others while making a positive impact in the community!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Global Running Day with us again in 2025 by tackling Birmingham's toughest 5k course!
Global Running Day celebrates what makes running so specialcamaraderie and friendship, endorphins and accomplishment, and the chance to challenge your personal limits on a challenging but fun course.
This year's 5K race will be held on the Saturday before Global Running Day, May 31st at 8am. The race will start and end at Fleet Feet Birmingham. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama.
Each Big Run 5K finisher will receive a finisher's medal!
RACEDAY INFORMATION
START TIME: Saturday, May 31, 2005 - 8am
START LOCATION: Fleet Feet Birmingham (3060 Healthy Way, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35243)
COURSE MAP: Find the course map here [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1923950]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A fun (and hilly) 5k out and back route through the Altadena area of Vestavia. Work hard on the hills going out, but enjoy the ride down on the way back!
PACKET PICKUP AND ON SITE REGISTRATION: Friday, May 30 from 10am-6pm at Fleet Feet Birmingham
PARKING: In the Patchwork Farms Publix Parking Lot
PRIZES: Prizes awarded to overall and age group winners
Global Running Day celebrates what makes running so specialcamaraderie and friendship, endorphins and accomplishment, and the chance to challenge your personal limits on a challenging but fun course.
This year's 5K race will be held on the Saturday before Global Running Day, May 31st at 8am. The race will start and end at Fleet Feet Birmingham. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama.
Each Big Run 5K finisher will receive a finisher's medal!
RACEDAY INFORMATION
START TIME: Saturday, May 31, 2005 - 8am
START LOCATION: Fleet Feet Birmingham (3060 Healthy Way, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35243)
COURSE MAP: Find the course map here [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1923950]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A fun (and hilly) 5k out and back route through the Altadena area of Vestavia. Work hard on the hills going out, but enjoy the ride down on the way back!
PACKET PICKUP AND ON SITE REGISTRATION: Friday, May 30 from 10am-6pm at Fleet Feet Birmingham
PARKING: In the Patchwork Farms Publix Parking Lot
PRIZES: Prizes awarded to overall and age group winners
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