We Love Homewood 5K, Fun Run, and Timed Mile
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the We Love Homewood 5K, Fun Run, and Timed Mile on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the beautiful Homewood area of Jefferson. This annual event not only promotes fitness but also supports the fine arts in Homewood City Schools, making it a meaningful experience for participants and spectators alike.
The 5K race kicks off at 7:30 AM, featuring a scenic course through the charming Edgewood neighborhood, complete with enthusiastic neighbors cheering you on. Runners can enjoy chip timing for accurate results, and awards will be presented, including unique hand-painted ceramic medallions. For younger athletes, the Timed Mile offers a competitive option for kids aged 5-13, while the Fun Run provides a relaxed, untimed experience for families. Whether you’re racing for fun or aiming for a personal best, this event promises to be a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and celebration. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this vibrant community event!
The 5K race kicks off at 7:30 AM, featuring a scenic course through the charming Edgewood neighborhood, complete with enthusiastic neighbors cheering you on. Runners can enjoy chip timing for accurate results, and awards will be presented, including unique hand-painted ceramic medallions. For younger athletes, the Timed Mile offers a competitive option for kids aged 5-13, while the Fun Run provides a relaxed, untimed experience for families. Whether you’re racing for fun or aiming for a personal best, this event promises to be a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and celebration. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this vibrant community event!
Organiser's Description
WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K, 1 MILE, AND FUN RUN
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K, SUPPORTING THE FINE ARTS IN HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS. FROM THE STARTING LINE TO THE FINISH, THIS EVENT PROMISES FUN, COMMUNITY SPIRIT, AND THE CHANCE TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF ON A COURSE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL EDGEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD.
RACE EVENTS:
WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K
*
ENJOY CHIP TIMING FOR ACCURATE RESULTS.
*
THE COURSE WINDS THROUGH THE FRIENDLY STREETS OF EDGEWOOD, WITH ENTHUSIASTIC NEIGHBORS CHEERING YOU ON.
* 5K COURSE MAP: CLICK HERE [https://goo.gl/65rtL3]
*
AWARDS INCLUDE HAND-PAINTED CERAMIC MEDALLIONSUNIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE TO THIS RACE!
*
START TIME: 7:30 AM | ONE-HOUR CUT-OFF
*
AWARDS:
*
TOP MASTERS MALE/FEMALE
*
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
*
AGE GROUP AWARDS (9 AND UNDER THROUGH 75-79, IN FIVE-YEAR INCREMENTS).
TIMED 1 MILE RUN
*
TIMED RESULTS FOR COMPETITIVE RUNNERS 5-13 YEARS OF AGE.
*
PARTICIPANTS WILL FOLLOW A BIKE LEADER TO THE TURNAROUND UNDER THE DAWSON MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH CATWALK.
*
AWARDS INCLUDE RECOGNITION FOR THE TOP MALE/FEMALE AND AGE GROUP WINNERS (5-7, 8-10, 11-13).
*
START TIME: IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE 5K CONCLUSION.
* 1 MILE COURSE MAP: CLICK HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3346595005235222912]
FUN RUN
*
A RELAXED, UNTIMED OPTION WITH A SHORTER ROUTE TO ENJOY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
*
TURNAROUND IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLERMONT AND MANHATTAN.
HWD SNOOZE
CANT MAKE IT ON RACE DAY? SUPPORT THE EVENT AS AN HWD SNOOZE PARTICIPANT! GUARANTEED T-SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 15TH.
IMPORTANT NOTES
*
GUARANTEED T-SHIRT DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH.
*
WE ENCOURAGE NO DOGS ON THE COURSE (SERVICE DOGS ALLOWED). STROLLERS ARE WELCOME.
*
RACE WILL OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE. IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP:
PACKET PICK-UP:
*
IF YOU WAIT UNTIL PACKET PICK-UP TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE, PRICES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: 5K- $40 | FUN RUN- $20
*
_CREDIT CARD ONLYNO CASH._
*
APRIL 30TH & MAY 1ST: 11 AM6 PM AT TRAK SHAK HOMEWOOD.
*
MAY 2ND: 620 AM AT CENTRAL PARK PICNIC AREA NEAR MANHATTAN STREET.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
*
5K: $40 | FUN RUN: $20
*
_CREDIT CARD ONLYNO CASH._
SCHOOL COMPETITION
HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUN RUN AND TIMED MILE, WHERE K-5 STUDENTS FROM HALL KENT, SHADES CAHABA, AND EDGEWOOD COMPETE FOR:
*
THE SCOOPER-INTENDENT'S AWARD FOR THE LARGEST SCHOOL PARTICIPATION PERCENTAGE.
*
PRIZES FOR THE TIMED MILE AGE GROUP WINNERS (MALE AND FEMALE; 5-7, 8-10, 11-13).
*
AN ICE CREAM CELEBRATION FOR THE GRADE LEVEL WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS AT THE WINNING SCHOOL.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
*
620 AM: RACE DAY REGISTRATION (PICNIC PAVILION, MANHATTAN STREET).
*
7:10 AM: RACE DAY WARM UP LED BY BURN BOOT CAMP HOMEWOOD.
*
7:20 AM: WALK TO THE STARTING LINE, FOLLOWED BY THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.
*
7:30 AM: START OF THE WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K.
*
10 MINUTES AFTER 5K: AWARDS PRESENTATION AND THE START OF THE 1 MILE RUN.
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K, SUPPORTING THE FINE ARTS IN HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS. FROM THE STARTING LINE TO THE FINISH, THIS EVENT PROMISES FUN, COMMUNITY SPIRIT, AND THE CHANCE TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF ON A COURSE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL EDGEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD.
RACE EVENTS:
WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K
*
ENJOY CHIP TIMING FOR ACCURATE RESULTS.
*
THE COURSE WINDS THROUGH THE FRIENDLY STREETS OF EDGEWOOD, WITH ENTHUSIASTIC NEIGHBORS CHEERING YOU ON.
* 5K COURSE MAP: CLICK HERE [https://goo.gl/65rtL3]
*
AWARDS INCLUDE HAND-PAINTED CERAMIC MEDALLIONSUNIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE TO THIS RACE!
*
START TIME: 7:30 AM | ONE-HOUR CUT-OFF
*
AWARDS:
*
TOP MASTERS MALE/FEMALE
*
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
*
AGE GROUP AWARDS (9 AND UNDER THROUGH 75-79, IN FIVE-YEAR INCREMENTS).
TIMED 1 MILE RUN
*
TIMED RESULTS FOR COMPETITIVE RUNNERS 5-13 YEARS OF AGE.
*
PARTICIPANTS WILL FOLLOW A BIKE LEADER TO THE TURNAROUND UNDER THE DAWSON MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH CATWALK.
*
AWARDS INCLUDE RECOGNITION FOR THE TOP MALE/FEMALE AND AGE GROUP WINNERS (5-7, 8-10, 11-13).
*
START TIME: IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE 5K CONCLUSION.
* 1 MILE COURSE MAP: CLICK HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3346595005235222912]
FUN RUN
*
A RELAXED, UNTIMED OPTION WITH A SHORTER ROUTE TO ENJOY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
*
TURNAROUND IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLERMONT AND MANHATTAN.
HWD SNOOZE
CANT MAKE IT ON RACE DAY? SUPPORT THE EVENT AS AN HWD SNOOZE PARTICIPANT! GUARANTEED T-SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 15TH.
IMPORTANT NOTES
*
GUARANTEED T-SHIRT DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH.
*
WE ENCOURAGE NO DOGS ON THE COURSE (SERVICE DOGS ALLOWED). STROLLERS ARE WELCOME.
*
RACE WILL OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE. IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP:
PACKET PICK-UP:
*
IF YOU WAIT UNTIL PACKET PICK-UP TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE, PRICES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: 5K- $40 | FUN RUN- $20
*
_CREDIT CARD ONLYNO CASH._
*
APRIL 30TH & MAY 1ST: 11 AM6 PM AT TRAK SHAK HOMEWOOD.
*
MAY 2ND: 620 AM AT CENTRAL PARK PICNIC AREA NEAR MANHATTAN STREET.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
*
5K: $40 | FUN RUN: $20
*
_CREDIT CARD ONLYNO CASH._
SCHOOL COMPETITION
HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUN RUN AND TIMED MILE, WHERE K-5 STUDENTS FROM HALL KENT, SHADES CAHABA, AND EDGEWOOD COMPETE FOR:
*
THE SCOOPER-INTENDENT'S AWARD FOR THE LARGEST SCHOOL PARTICIPATION PERCENTAGE.
*
PRIZES FOR THE TIMED MILE AGE GROUP WINNERS (MALE AND FEMALE; 5-7, 8-10, 11-13).
*
AN ICE CREAM CELEBRATION FOR THE GRADE LEVEL WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS AT THE WINNING SCHOOL.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
*
620 AM: RACE DAY REGISTRATION (PICNIC PAVILION, MANHATTAN STREET).
*
7:10 AM: RACE DAY WARM UP LED BY BURN BOOT CAMP HOMEWOOD.
*
7:20 AM: WALK TO THE STARTING LINE, FOLLOWED BY THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.
*
7:30 AM: START OF THE WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K.
*
10 MINUTES AFTER 5K: AWARDS PRESENTATION AND THE START OF THE 1 MILE RUN.
Races
-
We Love Homewood 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
Employees and Students of Homewood City Schools get a $5 discount for the 5K. -
Timed 1 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:40AM CDT)
$16.90
This is an out and back course The one mile run WILL BE TIIMED this year. This event is open to all K-6 Grade runners. HCS Students will be competing to see which Elementary School can bring out the most runners. The grade level with the most participants will receive an ice cream party from Neighbors Ice Cream. **Parents are welcome to run with their children. Parent child combos will be asked to go to the back of the pack for the start. This will not effect your child's time. Chip time will start when you cross the timing pad** -
Fun Run (Not Timed)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:40AM CDT)
$11.60
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Hwd Snooze
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
If you're unable to attend but still want to show your support, sign up to become a HWD SNOOZE participant. Supporters of HWD SNOOZE are guaranteed a t-shirt as long as they register by April 15th.
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