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Lifeline's Run for One 5K
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Lifeline's Run for One 5K

Hoover, Alabama, United States View on map
Aug 29, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Started in 2011, the R(un) for One 5K is a family-friendly annual event where Lifeline Children’s Services' alumni families, friends, advocates, and community partners gather to raise awareness and support for vulnerable children around the world.

Through Lifeline’s global orphan care ministry (GOC), children are being loved, equipped, and encouraged as they enroll in school, learn life skills, and hear the hope of the gospel.

On Saturday, August 29th, runners from across the country will lace up for this life-changing cause. Whether you join us in Birmingham, AL or choose to Run Where You Are, your miles matter!

In Birmingham, the race takes place at Veterans Park. It’s a fun-filled morning with bounce houses, food trucks, face painting, and activities for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there!

Prefer to run virtually? With our Run Where You Are option, you can participate from your neighborhood, a local trail, or even a treadmill—wherever you are! Virtual runners receive a race packet in the mail, including a T-shirt, and can run anytime on or before August 29th. Share your photos with #RunForOne and be part of the global Lifeline community standing for vulnerable children. **PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN NOT ENSURE YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR SHIRT BEFORE AUGUST 29TH IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION AFTER 8/10/26.**

Saturday, August 29th – Veterans Park on Valleydale Road

Schedule:

7:00 AM: Registration and Vendor Booths open

8:00 AM: 5K begins

8:45 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run begins

9:45 AM: Awards

10:00 AM: Family Festival 


Birmingham Packet Pickup:
Friday, August 28th from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at TrakShak280

Birmingham Award Categories:

  • Top Overall Male/Female
  • Top three Male/Female in each age group:
    •  19 and Under
    • 20 – 29
    • 30 – 39
    • 40 – 49
    • 50+

Refund & Weather Policy:

Thank you for being part of our event! All registration fees are non-refundable. If we need to cancel or adjust the event due to weather, safety concerns, or other circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be issued. In these situations, your payment will be considered a donation to support Lifeline’s mission.

We may also make changes to event details if needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We truly appreciate your understanding and support.

Pick your distance

Running

BIRMINGHAM - 5K Participant

Our BIRMINGHAM 5K begins at Veterans Park. This race includes a chipped bib and is timed by Trak Shak. Please register before 8/1/25 to guarantee you receive a medal and a t-shirt!

Aug 29, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

BIRMINGHAM - Fun Run Participant

The BIRMINGHAM Fun Run begins at Veterans Park and follows a one mile course. Please register before 8/1/25 to guarantee you receive a medal and a t-shirt!

Aug 29, 2026 1.6K 8:45 AM
$25.00
Closed

RUN WHERE YOU ARE

Gather your friends and family to run in your local parks, neighborhoods, or church! Everyone that signs up before 8/1/25 will receive a race t-shirt in the mail before the run date. **PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN NOT ENSURE YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR SHIRT BEFORE AUGUST 29TH IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION AFTER 8/15/25.** Please note the additional $5 added to the in person registration cost is to help with packet shipping. For families or groups of 3 or more, there will be a $10 discount.

Aug 29, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hoover, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 20.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 30.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 20.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 37.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
12.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on August 29, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on August 29, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 57m

The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 7:16 PM local time (CDT) in Hoover on August 29, 2026 — 12h 57m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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2026 results — Lifeline's Run for One 5K

209 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the BIRMINGHAM - 5K Participant

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Leading finishers of the 2026 Lifeline's Run for One 5K
Place Name Time Pace
1 Bryce Bickel 17:54 5:46 /mi
2 Andrew Givan 20:37 6:38 /mi
3 Fleming Dean 21:49 7:01 /mi
4 Brandon Bailey 22:49 7:21 /mi
5 C. HARRELL 23:06 7:26 /mi

Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Hoover events

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