Bessemer Rec 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk

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

Join us for the inaugural Rickney B. Hunter Miles for Minds 3K "Running for Healing & Hope" — a heartfelt race dedicated to raising awareness for men’s mental health while honoring the life and legacy of Rickney B. Hunter.

Taking place during Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this event aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health struggles, especially among men, and inspire healing, hope, and open conversations. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence helps bring mental health awareness to the forefront and honors those we love.

The Bluff Park 8K was designed to highlight running at one of the highest points in Birmingham. The race course is a rolling tour through the heart of Bluff Park including historic Park Avenue. The race starts and finishes at Bluff Park United Methodist Church.

The race starts at 7:30am and all registrants receive participant t-shirt and post-race breakfast. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome. Come join us!