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We Love Homewood 5K

Sat May 4, 2024 Birmingham, AL 35209 US Directions

Events

We Love Homewood 5K

7:30AM CDT - 8:30AM CDT

1 Mile Fun Run

8:40AM CDT - 9:00AM CDT

Place

Homewood Central Park
1632 Oxmoor Road
Birmingham, AL US 35209

Description

WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line of the We Love Homewood 5k.  This race has supported fine arts in Homewood City Schools since its inception as the Spirit Scamper in 2012.  This year's race will benefit the Homewood High School Show Choir and Wellness Program (HWD Strong).

Enjoy Chip Timing for the same great price!
Course Video - Click HERE   Course Map - Click HERE


NEW EVENT for 2024 

Scoop and Scurry TIMED 1 Mile FUN RUN

Yes, this years Scoop and Scurry Fun Run will be TIMED!

Ice Cream will NOT be served at the end of this years race.
Click Here for 1 Mile Route


The road courses wind through the Edgewood community. Expect to see neighbors in Edgewood cheering along as you complete our friendly 5K and 1 Mile Route

 

 HWD SNOOZE 

Unable to attend but still want to show your support, sign up to become a HWD SNOOZE participant.
Supporters of HWD SNOOZE are guaranteed a t-shirt as long as they register by April 15th.

 

AWARDS:

5k Overall Awards: 

Top Masters Male/Female

5k 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Male/Female.

5k Age Group Awards:

1st, 2nd and 3rd place males and females in each of the following categories will receive an age group award: 9 and under,10-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79

5k awards are hand painted ceramic medallions that you won't find at ANY OTHER RACE!

 

Scoop and Scurry Overall  Awards

Top Male/ Female.

Age Group Awards:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd males and females in each of the following categories will receive an age group award: 5-7, 8-10,11-13

Fun Run Awards are prize packs from Neighbors Ice Cream Homewood.


Important Reminders:

  • Guaranteed T-shirt Deadline is Monday, April 15th.
Race Packet Pick-up.
 Packet pick-up and Race day Registration: 5k $40 and Fun Run $20
  •  No dogs allowed on the course, service dogs welcome. Strollers are welcome
  •  In the event of inclement weather, the race is canceled. No Refunds.

 

Race Schedule

May 2nd and 3rd- 11am-6pm Packet Pick-up & Registration at Trak Shak Homewood

May 4th - We Love Homewood 5K and 1 Mile 

6:30-7:00 am
Registration at the Picnic Pavilion (Manhattan Street)
CREDIT CARD ONLY!  NO CASH! PRICE INCREASE!
7:00 am
Warm up
7:15 am
National Anthem
7:20 am
Walk to Starting Line.
PLEASE LINE UP ON CENTRAL AVE
7:30am 
Start of We Love HWD 5K.
ONE HOUR CUT-OFF
8:30 am
Streets open after the 5K, Awards Presentation at picnic tables begins asap following finish of 5K.  
8:40 am
Scoop and Scurry 1 Mile Fun Run!  
Start and Finish will be the Finish Line of the We Love HWD 5K. 

Ice Cream will NOT be served at the end of this years Fun Run.

 

 Awards not collected at the awards ceremony following the 5K, must be picked up at Trak Shak the week following the race.

 

 

Scoop and Scurry School Competition.
K-5 grade students from Hall Kent, Shades Cahaba and Edgewood will compete to see which school can bring the biggest team to complete the one mile run. 

T-shirt Deadline: Must Register by midnight April 15th

Ice Cream will NOT be served at the end of this years Fun Run.


Individual Awards: 

Overall: Top Male/Female
Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male/female in  6-8, 9-10,11-13 age groups.

School Awards:

ScooperIntendents Award: K-5 grade students from Hall-Kent, Shades Cahaba and Edgewood will compete to see which school can bring the biggest percentage of students to complete the one mile run.  


Grade Level Award:

At the winning school, the grade level with the highest percentage of participants will get an end of the year Neighbors Ice Cream celebration . 

 

 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Sponsors


$5 Discount

Employees and Students of Homewood City Schools participating in the 5k will enjoy a $5 discount .
Be sure to click the box during registration.

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