The INDY 5K presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama

Event Description

The 2nd annual Raffle Run is a go! As always, our goal is to motivate you to do your best. However, for Raffle Run, our focus is to be insanely generous to the runners that come to our events. We will be giving away around $2,500 worth of prizes at Raffle Run. No strings attached! Literally, it’s that simple. Runners/walkers of all ages are welcome. At this event, you can literally be the slowest runner/walker and still win BIG!

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a raffle drawing where there is no limit to the number of raffle tickets you can have in the raffle? Do you also enjoy running/walking and pushing yourself? Well, Raffle Run is just for you. This is the most unique raffle you’ve ever heard of or ever been a part of. You control the number of raffle tickets you get based solely on your effort. Raffle tickets are only earned at this event and are NOT for sale. So, how does it work?

Runners will receive a Raffle Run wristband at packet pick-up. You must keep this wristband on your wrist, and it must be visible at all times to receive your raffle ticket upon completion of each lap. Without this wristband, you will not receive any raffle tickets during the event.

Once the event starts, runners will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete as many laps as they possibly can. (We have listed this event as a 5K, 10K, 1.5 Hour Run. However, this is only for the purpose of people being able to search for this event. The distance is totally up to you based on your effort. You can run one lap or twenty laps. We're good with either. Just know, the more laps you complete, the more chances you have to win the prizes given away at the end of the event. Strategy is key!) Upon completion of each lap, runners will receive a raffle ticket that corresponds with the prize they want to be in the drawing for. Only completed laps count. The runner must keep their raffle ticket until the conclusion of the event when the prize drawings occur. There will be five prizes given away at the conclusion of the event. If you happen to lose your ticket, no replacement tickets will be given under any circumstances. Keep up with all your tickets!

For example, a runner completes their first lap and wants to be in the drawing for prize #2. As the runner completes the lap, the runner runs through the lane corresponding with prize #2 and receives a raffle ticket for prize #2. The runner continues to run, and this cycle continues until the hour and a half is up. Runners can receive a ticket for any prize they choose and there is no limit to the number of tickets they can earn for each prize.

At 8:45 AM sharp, the raffle drawing will begin, and prizes will be awarded. To win the prize, the participant must be present, and the matching ticket must be presented to the race director.

Schedule

5:30 AM - 6:30 AM – Packet Pickup/Check-In

6:45 AM – Pre-race briefing

7:00 AM – Race begins

8:30 AM – Race cutoff

8:45 AM – Raffle drawing

The Prizes

There will be a total of 5 prizes given away at this year’s event. However, we are changing the format a little bit this year to increase your chances of winning. For prize #3 below, 3 raffle tickets will be drawn and each winner will receive $200. For prize #4, 2 raffle tickets will be drawn and each winner will receive 5 ounces of pure silver. The following is a list of prizes that will be given away:

#1 Carnival Cruise Lines $500 Gift Card

#2 Southwest Airlines $500 Gift Card

#3 $600 Cash Money

#4 Pure Silver (Approximately $500 Value)

#5 Pure Gold (Approximately $600 Value)

Course Description

The approximate 1.25-mile course will wind through the beautiful Veterans Park in Hoover, AL. The course will be well marked and consists of both paved surfaces and trails.

Time and Location

Saturday, August 1, 2026 @ 7:00 AM

Raffle Run will be held at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama.

Address: 4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242

The GPS coordinates of the parking lot you’ll want to park in are: (33.3899887, -86.7267562)

Packet Pickup

There is no early packet pickup for this event. Race day packet pickup will be at the start/finish line which will be located at the pavilion by the playgrounds at Veterans Park. There will be plenty of parking and access to restrooms.

Runners will receive a custom Raffle Run wristband. This is how the race directors will identify you as a participant to receive your raffle ticket upon completion of each lap. On your final lap, runners will return their wristband in exchange for their final raffle ticket and finisher's medal.

Swag

All runners will receive a finisher's medal upon completion of their last lap. Runners can earn unlimited raffle tickets for your chance to win the prizes.

Aid Station

We will provide one water station during the course at the start/finish line area. Runners will be able to hydrate at the start/finish line area. However, no food will be provided at this event, only really awesome prizes.

Refunds

We understand things happen in training and in life itself. However, no refunds will be given to any runner for this competition. In the event you can find another runner to take your spot, you can transfer your entry to them. You can also defer your entry to next year’s event. Just email us and we will make sure to get it taken care of.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this event, contact us at [email protected]

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Jimmie Hale Mission’s Rescue Run - 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us for the 6th Annual Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run! On October 3rd 2026, join us as we proceed through the charming community of Homewood, starting and finishing on 29th Avenue South between 18th St. S. & 19th St. S. Race attendees will receive a high-quality race t-shirt & swag bag filled with goodies. After the race, we will provide post-race food items along with water and sports drink. We will be highlighting Homewood restaurant and business specials. You can stick around for Awards or we will mail your award to you after the event.

We have a 10K Option, which will be a double loop of the 5K. A pretty flat 5K/10 course. The 10K will start at 7:45 am CT and will be a RUN-only option. There will be a time limit of 1 hour and 45 Minutes (a 17 Minutes/mile pace) to complete the 10K. We need to open the streets of Homewood back up for traffic.

Course Maps:

10K Maps: [Online Map] [RaceJoy Map] [PDF Map] [USATF PDF Map] - AL21018JE USATF Certified

5K Maps: [Online Map] [RaceJoy Map] [PDF Map] [USATF PDF Map] - AL20019JE USATF Certified

1 Mile Maps: [Online Map] [PDF Map]

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration:

Wednesday, September 30th from 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday, October 2nd from 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Trak Shak

2839 18th South

Birmingham, AL 35209

[Directions | Map]

Start/Finish Line in front of CAVA on 29th Ave. S. between 18th St. S. & 19th St. S.

Race Day Packet Pickup:

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Old Homewood Police Station Parking lot

1833 29th Ave. South

Homewood, AL 35209

[Directions | Map]

Race Day Agenda:

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

6:30am - Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

7:30am - 10K & 5K Registration Closes

7:45am - 10K Starts

8:00am - 5K Starts

8:45am - Fun Run Registration Closes

9:00am - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts

9:30am - 5K Award Presentation

9:45am - 10K Award Presentation

5K & 10K Awards:

5K & 10K Male and Female Awards:

5K Male and Female Awards – Overall and Age Group Awards will not be duplicated

• Top Overall Male/Female

• Top three Male/Female (10 Year Age Groups)

o 14 and Under

o 15 – 19

o 20 – 29

o 30 – 39

o 40 – 49

o 50 – 59

o 60 – 69

o 70+

Entry Fees Include:

Each registered participant will receive a high-quality race T-shirt:

Youth Sizes: Youth-Small, Youth-Medium, Youth-Large

Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Swag Bags to the first 400 registered participants.

T-shirts to the first 400 registered participants (sizes could be limited)

10K and 5K is Chip Timed

Parking and Road Closures:

Parking is available in Soho Parking lot and street parking.

Street Closure: 29th Ave. S. between 18th St. S. & 19th St. S. (this is the start/finish area)

Race Day Road Closures [Click Here]

How to register for the Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run:

How to register or change your registration information [Click Here]

How to Create a Team [Click Here]

How to Join a Team [Click Here]

List of Teams and Team Members [Click Here]

How to Manage your Fundraising Team [Click Here]

Fundraise $250 and receive up to $25 of your entry fee back. Must register for the race and sign up as an individual fundraiser. Register your Team as a fundraiser as well and win Top Fundraising Team! [Click Here to Start]

RunSignup Help [Click Here]

Cancellation Statement:

There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by October 1st. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here] 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 Jimmie Hale Mission.

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 10K / 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 10K, 5K, or 1 Mile Fun Run. Please be sure to register for the Jimmie Hale Mission 10K, 5K, or 1 Mile Fun Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 10K, 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 Jimmie Hale Mission.

Register now for the Friends of the Trussville Library Bookin' It 5K 2026 race! New this year - stroller and sleep-in options!

The Friends of the Trussville Public Library are enthusiastic library partners who play a vital role in the life of the Library by assisting staff with community programming, advocacy, fundraising, hosting book sales, and offering their continual support.

The race will start and finish at the Trussville Public Library and will be chip timed. A race t-shirt is included with the registration fee!