BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series

Race packets can be picked up on Friday, April 10th at the Family LIfe Center from 3pm-7pm or on race day from 7am-8am. The Family Life Center is located at 2820 Rockland Drive, Hoover.

The longest-running road race in Bluff Park returns on April 11, 2026. This challenging 5K is hosted by Shades Crest Baptist Church and features a medal ceremony with a free Pancake Breakfast immediately afterward. Race specifics: t-shirt, chip timing, corral start based on estimated finish time, police escort, mile markers, water at the midpoint, and enthusiastic supporters along the route. Our “Elementary School Challenge” participants will run the same course with a delayed start. Whether you are running this event for the first time or have completed all 22 previous races, please join us for a great day of fun and fellowship! NOTE: Due to a large number of registrants, those registering after March 31, may receive their t-shirts within two weeks after the race date.

$25 Early-Bird Registration 11/1/25-1/31/26

$30 Registration 2/1/26-2/28/26

$35 Registration 3/1/26-4/10/26

$40 on Race Day 4/11/25

$10 Student Rate (K - 5th grade) 11/1/25-4/10/25

Pelham Strong Walk AND 5K

• Take advantage of the early registration to receive $5 off your race(s) through March 31st. *

Title Sponsor: Gameday Men's Health Pelham

Join us for an exciting event that combines fitness, faith, and fun! Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run or walk for a good cause. The Pelham Strong Walk & 5K will take place at Pelham City Park located at 2020 Ball Park Road, Pelham, AL, USA. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy a leisurely stroll, this event is open to people of all ages and fitness levels. This race is organized by Pelham Strong.

1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.

8:00 AM - 5K

8:45 AM - 5K awards/recognition

10:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies

10:15 AM - Baseball/Softball Competitions

Midnight - Paul Revere 1M Midnight Run

5K ONLY - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place medals will be awarded to the fastest times of both male and female participants in the following age categories:

19 and under

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60+

Paul Revere 1M Midnight Run -- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place medals will be awarded to the fastest times of both male and female participants (there are no age categories for these events).

What is included in your race packets for all races:

• Finisher Medal

• Individually Numbered Bib

• Chip Timed

• Race t-shirt (optional) -- note the midnight run/walk comes with a special America 250th commemorative T-shirt

• Admission to the Home Run Derby

Pre-Race Registration and Packet Pick-up:

Pelham Public Library

2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham, AL 35124

Makerspace on the 1st Floor

Friday April 17th from 1PM until 4PM

If you plan to register on-site: Registration will be Cashless (Credit Card Only), please plan to register prior to arriving to speed up the packet pick-up process.

Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up: For those who are not able to attend pre-race registration and packet pick-up, this will begin promptly at 7:00 AM on Saturday April 18, 2026 near the start/finish line at the Pelham City Park.

Water Stations: Located at the Start/Finish line and throughout the course.

Sponsorship opportunities: If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Pelham Strong at PelhamStrong35124@gmail.com.

Homerun Derby order of events:

10:00 AM beginning with the Pelham Police Department vs Pelham Fire Department

Followed by Pelham Rec Baseball 6U, 8U, 10U, and 12U

Ending with 18+

Pelham Rec Coaches and former players (limited to 20 spots): 2:00 PM approximately - 18+ OVER THE FENCE (200 feet) distance (wooden bats only)

PLEASE NOTE -- the hitting competitions are hidden, please contact pelhamstrong35124@gmail.com for additional information. Pelham Park & Rec will be emailing all coaches after the spring teams are set, and there will be a unique URL to register players.

Participating hitters will need to provide their own helmets, helmets are mandatory. ALL bats will be inspected to make sure they meet typical league regulation standards (18+ = ONLY WOODEN BATS). Each participant will receive 1 minute to hit as many home runs as possible, and each participant will be able to take one 30 second break at any point during their 1 minute. Your age will be based on the age as of the day of the event April 18, 2026. All rounds will take place on Field 4 at the Pelham City Park.

Cancellation Statement:

Your entry fee is non-refundable. 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 Pelham Park & Rec Foundation.

All proceeds from this event will go to the Pelham Park & Rec Foundation and used to provide assistance to families for rec sports registration costs and/or equipment for players.

Welcome to the Huntsville Track Club's Cookie Dash!

The Cookie Dash 5K and 1 Mile are back this April!! We hope you will join us for the 2026 Cookie Dash! The 5K race takes place at 4:00 PM and is run on a USATF certified (AL14024JD) flat, fast course that is perfect for setting PRs and State Age Records! The 5K course is run through the Hampton Cove neighborhood of Deford Mill and finishes on the greenway. The 1 Mile race starts at 5:15 PM, the new, fast course we debuted last year! At the end of the race, don't forget to enjoy some of the 1000+ cookies! Race proceeds benefit the Huntsville Community Drumline and the Hampton Cove Schools PTA (HCES, HCMS, and GSES).

A Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix Event

Race Description

If you like whiskey, wine, and running 5k races, then this event is a perfect match for you. Welcome to the 2nd annual Whiskey and Wine 5K. This is a one-of-a-kind event where participants can not only run a 5K but also enjoy an optional whiskey and wine tasting while doing it. Participants will be able to try a different whiskey and/or wine every half mile along the 5K course. If you’re doing the math, that’s 6 different tastings throughout the course! After completing the 5K course and 6 tastings of various whiskies and wines, you will be able to choose which bottle of whiskey or wine you want to take home with you as our gift to you.

We will provide three different wines and three different whiskies for your enjoyment on the course. The exact flavors will be kept a secret until the day of the event. However, participants can expect to taste unique whiskies and wines. For example, no Jack Daniels whiskey and no Barefoot wine.

Race Course

The course is a one loop, 5K course. The course will be clearly marked with signs and flagging tape. It will pass by Lake Tranquility at Oak Mountain State Park. There will be some elevation so be prepared!

Event Rules

All participants will receive a custom wristband at packet pick-up. Participants must wear this wristband while running the 5K course. When arriving at a tasting, if you are not wearing your wristband, you will not be able to taste any whiskey or wine. There will be NO exceptions to this rule. All participants must be 21 or older. There will be NO alcohol sales at this event.

Race Location and Packet Pickup

The Whiskey and Wine 5K will be held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. There is no early packet pickup for this event. Race day packet pickup will be at the Redbud Pavilion (33.349113, -86.728967). Plug these GPS coordinates into Google Maps and it will bring you straight to the start/finish line. There will be plenty of parking and access to restrooms. Packet pickup will be from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM. Participants must bring their photo ID for positive identification and age verification. NO exceptions.

A pre-run briefing will take place at 3:45 PM. The event begins at 4:00 PM sharp. Runners will receive a custom wristband at packet pickup upon proof of identification and age verification. The wristband will serve as your “ticket” to be able to taste the whiskey and wine along the course if you choose.

Awards, Swag

There will not be any awards given for finishing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in this event. Always do your best! But, if you liked the wine you tasted at the fourth tasting (mile 2), you get to take a bottle of that wine home with you as our gift to you to commemorate your participation in this event. The bottle of whiskey or wine is your finisher’s medal, if you will. Once you finish running the course, your wristband will be taken in exchange for your bottle of whiskey or wine.

We will have the same number bottles as we do runners. For example, if 100 runners show up for the 5K, we will have 100 bottles of whiskey/wine as finisher medals, our gift to you. So, what does that mean for you, the runner? If you want to take home the exact bottle of whiskey or wine of your choosing, run really fast! As soon as each runner finishes the course, they can pick the bottle of their choice. As runners finish, bottles start to disappear. So, for example, if you finish in 15th place in the example of 100 runners, you’ll be able to get the bottle of whiskey or wine of your choice. However, if you finish 85th, it is likely you will not get your first choice. The whiskey or wine you enjoyed the most may be gone. In this case, you’ll have to choose from what remains. Bottom line… RUN FAST!

Aid Stations

One aid station will be set up at the halfway point of the course. Another aid station will be set up at the end of the course. We will provide water for the participants at both aid stations.

Refunds

We understand things happen in training and in life itself. However, no refunds will be given to any participant for this event. In the event you can find another runner to take your spot, you can transfer your entry to them. Just email us and we will make sure to get them registered using your entry fee.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at therunningbirds11@gmail.com

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