Upcoming Races

Village to Village 10K

Village to Village Race Results:
10K Age Group Results
Overall Results

Questions about Results [Email Us]

BE A HERO by joining the HEARTS FOR HORIZONS team

Benefiting The Horizons School!
February 11 and 12, 2012
Birmingham, AL

DEADLINE TO REGSITER IS JANUARY 31, 2012

This year, the Hearts for Horizons team is a participating charity in the 5KBR Run Like a Hero program, where we’ve formed a team of superheroes! So, be a super hero to our school and join our incredible team! If you prefer to do another race, you can chose the Mercedes Half Marathon, Mercedes Full Marathon or the Mercedes 5-person Marathon Relay. We will have teams participating in each race!

This program is raising awareness of the school’s mission, Preparing young Adults with learning difficulties for an Independent Life, while providing a fun and interactive way for our school to become more physically active. Plus, this event raises funds for the school. All funds raised through this event, go towards the annual sustaining fund for new educational initiatives.

The cost to join the Hearts for Horizons team is: $80 for the 5KBR $125 for the Mercedes Half or Full Marathon $250 for the Mercedes 5-person Marathon Relay. (If you have already registered for the race, you can still join our team by making a donation to The Horizons School.)

**The cost of the race includes: Official race registration, Hearts for Horizons t-shirt, bib and goodie bag plus the official Mercedes Race packet. All donations are tax-deductible.

To register, simply www.crowdrise.com/heartsforhorizons and click on Join Team button. You can also contact, Misty Chandler at mchandler@horizonsschool.org or 205-322-6606 to join the team.

For more information on The Horizons School, visit our website at www.horizonsschool.org. To Download Hearts of Horizons Information / Application. [Click Here]

To register, simply Click on the Crowdrise Logo and click on Join Team button

                    Come Join our team and help out

 

Russell Forest Run 10K & 5K

February 25, 2012 ~ 7:45am CT

Alexander City, AL

www.RussellForestRun.com

Register online at Active.com

Race Benefits: Alexander City Education Foundation

The Russell Forest Run helps to provide educational tools for the kids in the Alexander City School System. In this time of proration, teacher cuts, and program cuts – Russell Forest Run and race sponsors have teamed with the Alexander City Education Foundation to host a challenging race, raise a few dollars for the kids, and let runners have a great race in one of the most beautiful areas in the Southeast – the Russell Forest. To find more information about the Alexander City Education Foundation, please visit The Charity page.

From start to finish the Russell Forest Run measures 10K and carries runners over gently rolling hills on sand, clay, and gravel roads that were designed for bicycles and electric cars. The scenic route starts at Russell Crossroads, takes runners over to Kob’s Knob, up to Heaven Hill, and back to the finish line at Russell Crossroads. Runners from across the southeast are registering for this race. The 10K runners who register will receive a Russell Athletic high performance long sleeve runner’s shirt.

Register online at Active.com

PDF of Race Application [Click Here]

Map of the Course [Click Here]

The scenic, USATF-certified (AL10003JD) 10K’s gently rolling course goes through a part of the 20,000+ acre Russell Forest on scenic bike and electric vehicle roads. Of course there will be aid and hydration stations along the way and a post race party at The Stables at Russell Crossroads. We invite you to take a few minutes and register now!

Registration Fees:
10K -- $40
5K -- $20
Online Registration Closes Wednesday February 22nd

Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Friday, February 24, 2012 -- 4:00pm -- 6:00 pm
Discovery Center at Russell Crossroads
Directions to Race [Click Here]

Race Day Schedule -- February 25, 2012:
6:00am -- Registration Opens
7:30am -- 10K Registration Closes
7:45am -- 10K Race Start
8:30am -- 5K Registration Closes
8:45am -- 5K Race Start

Race Shirts:
10K receive a Russell Athletic High-Performance long-sleeve shirt.
5K participants will receive a cotton T-shirt.
Shirts available only while supplies last, so register early!

Awards: Ten-year age groups, including 19 & under, & 70 & over groups.

Directions to Race [Click Here]

Prior Year Race Results [Click Here]

Race Photos [Click Here]

Questions? [Contact Information] or Phone:256-397-1019

Register online at Active.com

 

The Russell Forest:
Fit for any adventure, Come Run in the Forest, then stay a while.
[More Information]

Russell Lands On Lake Martin [More Information]

 

4th Annual
Rumpshaker 5K

March 31, 2012
Birmingham, AL at Sloss Furnaces

www.Rumpshaker5K.com

Benefiting Colon Cancer Awareness

Register Online:

Download PDF Race Application [Click Here]

Download PDF Rumpshaker [5K Course Map] USATF Certified 5K Course

5K Individual Registration Fees:

$25 -- Registration received by March 11, 2012
$30 -- March 12 -- March 25, 2012
$35 -- March 31 -- Race Day Entry Fee

5K Team Registration Fees:

$20/Participant -- Until March 11, 2012 -- Team of 5 or more

• Team Captain must register first, and establish the Team Name.
• Each Team Member must Register for the race.
• All Team registrations must be turned in by March 10th. (Fleet Feet closed Sundays)
• All Online Team registrations must be completed by March 11th.
• No Team Changes after March 11th
• ** Note: If by March 11th there are not 5 or more team members, each team member will be required to pay the additional $5 for an Individual registration when they pick up their packet.
• ** Note: If you sign up as an Individual, then decide to join a team, there will no refunds for Team Discount fees.

List of Teams and Team Members [Click Here]

1 Mile Fun Run Registration

$18 -- Registration received by March 11, 2012
$20 -- March 12 -- March 25, 2012
$22 -- March 31, 2012 -- Race Day Entry Fee

Rumpshaker Event Schedule:
03/10/12 -- Early registration ends - Paper applications to Fleet Feet
03/11/12 -- Early registration ends  -- Online
03/11/12 -- Team registration ends -- Online
03/16/12 -- Team Captain notifies Teams.Coordinator@rumpshaker5k.com for team packet pickup.
03/26/12 -- 3/27/12 --  11:00am-7:00pm  -- Team Captain Pre-Race Packet Pick-up at Fleet Feet Sports 
03/26/12 -- 3/30/12 --  11:00am-7:00pm - Individual Pre-Race Packet Pick-up and In Person Registration at Fleet Feet Sports
Race Day: 
03/31/12 -- 6:00am -- Race Day Packet Pickup and Late Registration
7:00am -- Almost Kings performing on the Sloss Stage
7:30am -- Registration Closes
8:00am -- 5K Start
8:30am -- Within Reason performing on the Sloss Stage
9:00am -- 1 Mile Fun Run Start
9:30am -- Awards

How to wear your Bib-Tag Timing Chip:

5K participants (that paid the $5 extra) will be Chip Timed to process race results. [Click Here] to see details on how to wear your Bib-Tag Timing Chip. Please wear your Bib Number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race. [Example] Remember to bring your Bib Number Race day. No Bib Number means no recorded time. The timing chip is located on the back side of your Bib Number.

5K Awards:

Top 2 Overall Awards Male/Female based on Gun Time
5 Year Age Group Awards based on Chip Time
NOTE:  If you would like to be eligible for Awards, the purchase of the Timing Chip is required. $5/participant.

Team Awards*:

Team with Most 5K Registered Participants (as of 3/11/12)
Team with Most “Overall” Funds Raised (as of (3/30/12)
Team with the Most Funds Raised per Team Member
Best Team Name
Most Team Spirit
Fastest Teams** (All Male, All Female, Co-ed)
**The fastest 5 finishing times on each team will be averaged to determine winner.
* Each Team, to be eligable for Fastest Overall Team Awards must have 5 Members and each team member must purchase the Timing Chip iin order to process Team Results.

Team Photos:

Race Day Photography will be provided by Sports in Motion Photography for individuals and teams from 7:00 am -- 7:50 am and again from 8:45 am -- 9:45 am. Photos will be available for purchase 3 -- 5 days after the race. So, get your Team T-shirts Ready!!

TEAM Captain Pre-Race Packet Pickup:

Team Captains can pickup race packets for their team if they pre-arrange this via email by Wednesday, March 16th with Teams.Coordinator@rumpshaker5k.com .

Race Packet Pickup Information:

TEAM Captain Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Team Captain will pickup ALL the race packets for their team.
Monday -- Tuesday, March 26 -- 27 -- 11:00am -- 7:00pm
Fleet Feet Sports

Individual Pre-Race Packet Pickup and In Person Registration:
Monday -- Friday, March 26th -- 30th from 11:00am -- 7:00pm
Fleet Feet Sports

Pre-Race Packet Pickup / Late Registration
Fleet Feet -- Birmingham
2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Suite 160
Birmingham, AL 35243
[Directions | Map]

Race Day Packet Pickup / Walk-Up Registration
Sloss Furnaces -- March 31, 2012
Twenty 32nd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35222
[Directions | Map]

Race Day Parking:

Please arrive early on race morning! Parking will be available at Sloss Furnaces however there is a short walk to the start line.

Race Day Schedule of Events

6:00am -- Registration Opens
7:00am -- Almost Kings performing on the Sloss Stage
7:30am -- Registration Closes
8:00am -- 5K Start
8:30am -- Within Reason performing on the Sloss Stage
9:00am -- 1 Mile Fun Run Start
9:30am -- Awards

Team Photos:

Race Day Photography will be provided by Sports in Motion Photography for individuals and teams from 7:00 am -- 7:50 am and again from 8:45 am -- 9:45 am. Photos will be available for purchase 3 -- 5 days after the race.

Team Awards:

Team with Most 5K Registered Participants (as of 3/11/12)
Team with Most “Overall” Funds Raised (as of 3/30/12)
Team with the Most Funds Raised per Team Member
Best Team Name
Most Team Spirit
Fastest Teams* (All Male, All Female, Co-ed)
* Team must have 5 members.
* All members finish times will be recorded, the best average time will determine the winning team.

5K Awards:

Top 3 Overall Awards based on Gun Time
5 Year Age Group Awards (0-14 thru 65+) based on Chip Time

Benefiting Colon Cancer Awareness

Thank you for being part of the Rumpshaker Event !

Funds raised will go to the GI Labs of local hospitals in Birmingham, AL where colonoscopies and other colon screenings are performed. Additionally, funds will go to educate and raise awareness of colon cancer throughout the community.

Donate to Rumpshaker in Support of

Help to Fundraisefor Colon Cancer Awareness

Volunteers Needed Race Day -- Please Help:

Rumpshaker Merchandise

Back by popular demand, we have some Rumpshaker Merchandise you can order online. [Click Here] to order.

Race Day Photos by SimPhoto:

You can order your Race Photos online atSimPhoto for the Rumpshaker 5K Run. [Click Here]

Please be sure to wear your Bib Number on the Front of your shirt.

Bib Number must be visible at all times during the race.

Race Day Photography will be provided by Sports in Motion Photography for individuals and teams from 7:00 am -- 7:50 am and again from 8:45 am -- 9:45 am. Photos will be available for purchase 3 -- 5 days after the race.

Questions? Info@Rumpshaker5K.com

www.Rumpshaker5k.com

Register Online:

Terripin Tri-CountryAdventure Race

April 28, 2012Piedmont, AL

Register Online for the Race:

Come to northeast Alabama for a challenging 41.5 mile run, paddle and bike in a beautiful setting at the intersection of the state’s three best know trails—the Pinhoti hiking trail, the Chief Ladiga Cycling Trail, and the Alabama Scenic River Trail. We had a blast in 2011 and 2012 will be bigger and better. Be there!

This race will be 3 to 6 hours of challenging trail running, creek paddling and biking. The format is teams of three (each member, one venue) or individual. The total race distance of 41.5 miles includes a 10K run, 1.5 mile paddle and a 33.8 mile bike course. Route encompasses three of Northeast Alabama’s premiere outdoor recreational areas located within the tri-county area of Calhoun, Cleburne and Cherokee -- the Chief Ladiga Biking Trail, the Pinhoti National Recreational Hiking Trail, and the Terrapin Creek Canoe Trail. The race will finish at the Eubanks Welcome Center in downtown Piedmont, Alabama.

[Click Here] to download a printable, viewable PDF map version of the overall race.

[Click Here] to download an updated map of the cycling course.

[Click Here] to download cycling course details and mileage.

[Click Here] to download a map of the run portion.

[Click Here] to download a one-page synopsis of the whole race.

Racer Fees:

Individual - race all 3 race portions
Up to January 30th ——-$60
January 31 -- March 31 — $75
April 1 -- April 27 ———- $90

Teams -- 3 people, one on each portion
Up to January 30th —— $120
January 31 -- March 31 — $160
April 1 -- April 27 ———- $185

Race Rules -- Please Read [Click Here] Scroll all the way down page.

Race Details -- Please Read -- [Click Here]

Insurance

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit the website at http://www.usatriathlon.org .

For USAT Triathlon paid-up Members there is no insurance fee, but entrants must sign and provide online membership details linked from the ASRT site -- AlabamaScenicRiverTrail.com to Active.com.
FAQ on USAT Membership [Click Here]

Non-members have to purchase $15 Insurance USAT one-day registration and sign the online waiver. If this is not done online, do so by cash or check at the Registration Desk at Chief LadigaTrail Campground on Friday April 27, 2012 or Saturday, April 28. 2012.
FAQ on Single Day Insurance [Click Here]

WHEN:

Friday, April 27, 2012

• Pre-Race Check-in and packet pick up: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
• On-Site registration from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST. (check or cash only)
• Pre-Race Dinner and Pre-Race Briefing – 6:00 p.m., Chief LadigaTrail Campground

Pre-Race Headquarters will be the Lodge at Chief Ladiga Trail Campround.
Chief Ladiga Campground
3180 County Road 94
Piedmont, Alabama 36272
[Map | Directions]

Saturday, April 28, 2012

• On Site Registration from 6:00 a.m. -- 7:00 a.m.
• Race Day Check-In: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. – Chief Ladiga Trail Campground, Piedmont
• Late registrations after April 15 are not guaranteed tee shirts.
• Registration will close at 7:00 a.m. CST, Saturday, April 28, 2012.
• Race Start: 8:00 a.m. – Chief Ladiga Trail Campground, Piedmont
• Race Ends: 2:00 p.m. – Eubanks Welcome Center, downtown Piedmont
• Post Race Meal: 1:00 -- 3:00 p.m.
• Race Awards/Prizes -- 3:00 p.m. – Eubanks Welcome Center

Race Headquarters will be the Lodge at Chief Ladiga Trail Campround.
3180 County Road 94
Piedmont, Alabama 36272
[Map | Directions]
Boat and bike placement determined by age and order of registration.
Ages 14 up -- birth must be in year ending Dec. 31, 2012.

Refunds

There are no refunds unless the event is canceled. April 29, 2012 is the weather day if the race has to be off-set.

Goodie bags, too, for racers !

Included in your Registration Fee is a gift, pre-race Friday meal, tee shirt, awards, and Saturday post-race meal. Non-participants / race crew support may purchase a meal if available.

TIMING
Chip split timing will be performed at this race. Chips may be picked up on race day between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. at the Race Headquarters by properly registered racers in the Chief LadigaTrail Campground.

RACE RULES -- Please Read
http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/9319/2009_USAT_Competitive_Rules.pdf

BOATS
Entrants must bring or rent their own boat. The vendors listed below have agreed to rent boats for this event. Kayaks, such as a sit-on-top with a smooth bottom, may be preferred.

Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center -- 706-777-3030
Larry’s Kayak Rentals -- 256-447-6990
Nelson’s Kayak Rentals -- 256-504-8690
Southern Canoe 256-947-1508
Tallapoosa River Outfitters -- 256-239-6399
Terrapin Outdoor Center – 256-447-6666

 
USEFUL RELATED LINKS & accommodation Listings
www.calhounchamber.com
www.cleburnecountychamber.com
www.cherokee-chamber.org
The City of Piedmont
The Pinhoti Trails Alliance
Chief LadigaTrail Campground
Hampton Inn, the official race hotel

Register Online for the Race:

Past Events:

Red Nose Run

10 Mile, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run

January 7, 2012

www.RedNoseRun-Bham.com

Check Here for Race Results [Click Here]

Please take our 5 Minute Survey about the Red Nose Run.
Your Feedback is how we improve for next year.
[Click Here to Take Survey]

Race Day Photos by SimPhoto:

Order your Race Photos online at SimPhoto for the Red Nose Run. [Click Here]
Need to know you Bib Number? [Click Here]

Congratulations to New State Record Holders from the 10 Mile Red Nose Run:
Josh Whitehead 33, 52:03 5:13M/M Pace from Madison, AL ** New RNR Course Record
Lori Strand 35, 1:02:44 6:17/M Pace from Birmingham, AL
Theresa Burst 53, 1:16:12 7:38/M Pace, From Birmingham, AL
Dewayne Morris 80, 1:36:58 9:42/M Pace, Birmimgham, AL
Alabama State Records: http://www.staterunningrecords.com/asp/records.asp?state=AL

 

Jingle Bell 5K Run / Walk
for Arthritis

December 10, 2011

Race Day Photos by SimPhoto:

You can order your Race Photos online at SimPhoto for the Jingle Bell Run. [Click Here]
Need your Bib Number? [Click Here].

Race Results:

Jingle Bell Age Group 5K Results: [Click Here]
Jingle Bell Overall 5K Results [Click Here]
Jingle Bell Run Team Results [Click Here] *
* 5 Fastest chip timed members were scored for Team Results

Benefits:

www.arthritis.org

 Jingle for Tots 2011

5K, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, December 10, 2011
Alexander City, AL

Jingle for Tots 5K & 10K Race Results [Click Here]