Your Birmingham Running Connection
Upcoming Races
Woodstock 5K
Anniston, AL
Satruday, August 1, 2009
$2,400 in Prize Money
Join in the fun for the 29th running of Anniston Runners Club Woodstock 5K
Road Runners Club of America National 5K Championship
& 2007 RRCA Road Race of the Year!
Register Online
Considered by many as the “oldest footrace in the south,” the Woodstock 5K starts on historic Woodstock Avenue right by the Anniston High School parking lot. Runners receive a technical shirt, best goody bag around, and chances to win $2,500 in door prizes, $2,400 in cash prizes and coveted Woodstock bobblehead trophies.
Want to run on your business or organization’s team? Join the wildly popular Team Challenge and win special prizes just for team participants. See all rules and download a form at: www.woodstock5k.com
5K Course USATF Certified: AL97012JD - Course Map
Overall Awards include 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall awards, Masters, Grandmaster’s, Great Grandmaster’s, and Great-Great Grandmaster’s Awards - win coveted Woodstock bobblehead awards and cash prizes. Age Group Awards, Clydesdale and Athena Awards, Team Challenge Awards, and Specialty Division Awards will be awarded, too.
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Friday, July 31 from 5pm - 7 pm - Packet Pickup Pasta Pigout is free at Classic on Noble, downtown Anniston. Last chance to register for the race at Packet Pickup! NO Race Day Registration.
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Saturday, August 1 – No race day registration. Packet pickup from 6am - 7 a.m.
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Woodstock 5K starts at 7:30 a.m.
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Kidstock 1Mile Run/Walk starts at 8:30 a.m.
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Post-race party and mini-festival immediately following race.
Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy and Special Olympics.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Birmingham, AL - Linn Park
October 10, 2009
http://www.komenNCalabama.org
Race Date: October 10, 2009
7:00 a.m. Registration and Packet Pick-Up
8:30 a.m. Survivor Parade
9:00 a.m. 5K starts
10:00am 1 mile fun run/walk

Beneficiary: 75 percent of net proceeds from the Race will remain in north central Alabama to fund community projects related to breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. Through events like the Komen North Central Alabama Race for the Cure, we have invested over $2 million in local breast health education, screening and awareness programs throughout 38 counties in north central Alabama. The remainder of the net proceeds (a minimum of 25 percent) is contributed to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research. Since 2003, UAB has received nearly $15 million in research funding from the Susan G. Komen Research Program.
Got friends? Form a Team for the Race for the Cure?
Here are some tips for the Team Captain.
http://www.KomenTeamsNCA.org
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Alabama RRCA 8K State Championship
October 24, 2009 8:00am
http://runawayrace.com
3rd Annual RUN AWAY Walk/Run to Benefit Hannah Home Shelby.
Hannah Home Shelby is a 13,000 square foot Christ-centered home that serves the needs of abused women and their children. It is a ministry of the King’s Ranch and Hannah Homes. This home serves the Greater Birmingham area by providing long-term care, spiritual healing, and a loving environment.
Register Online:
Active.com Registration Closing Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 10:00 PM CT
- Run Away from Domestic Violence 8K Race Application: Race Application
Runner/Walker fees:
$15 - By September 1st
$20 - By October 1st
$25 - After October 1st - Race Day
Student Pricing:
$5 - By September 1st
$10 - By October 1st
$15 - After October 1st - Race Day
- 8K Course USATF Certified - AL08024JD : Course Map
- Event Information:
- Active.com Registration Closing Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 10:00 PM CT - Packet Pick-Up:
October 22 and 23rd at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness - Race Day Schedule Saturday, Oct. 24th:
7:00 AM Registration opens
8:00 AM 8K to Begin
9:00 AM 1 Mile Fun Walk
10:00 AM Winners Announced - Special RRCA Awards
RRCA Awards for Overall Male & Female
RRCA Awards for Overall Master Male & Female
RRCA Awards for Overall Grand Master Male & Female - Age Group Awards
5 Year Age Brackets
- Active.com Registration Closing Date:
- Location, Facilities:
- St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness
7191 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL
- St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness
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Red Nose Run
10 Mile, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, January 9, 2010
http://rednoserun-bham.com
Downtown Birmingham - Linn Park
Details of the Race coming soon.
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