Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K
About this race
The biggest block party in downtown Birmingham starts at the starting line. Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K is a high-energy morning filled with music, movement, and meaning — all to help families stay close during their child’s medical journey.
Every registration provides nights of rest, warm meals, and comfort for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Alabama. Whether you’re running the 5K, walking the 1 Mile Fun Run, or joining as a Snoozer from home, your steps create a lasting impact.
After you cross the finish line, the celebration continues with a DJ, awards, and a community that knows how to have fun for a cause. Together, we’re making Family Stays possible.
Special thanks to our 2026 Red Shoe Run Committee!
Co-Chair: Amber Harbison & Caleb Mills
Join fellow runners on April 21, 2021 for the Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K, Red Shoe Snoozer featuring a flat and fast course in Birmingham.
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Running
Virtual 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Run
If you register by 4/18, your race packet will be mailed on 4/19. Any registrants after 4/18 will have their packet(s) mailed on 4/26. Shipping is included in your registration. **Virtual participants may log their race time anytime between 4/21 at 8:00am - 4/24 at 10:00am.
In-Person 5K Run/Walk
During registration, you will be asked to input your estimated finish time. This will be used to facilitate the socially-distanced start line. Race packet must be picked up during our curbside packet pick up on 4/22 and 4/23 at RMHCA Breezeway between 11am-6pm.
In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run
During registration, you will be asked to input your estimated finish time. This will be used to facilitate the socially-distanced start line. Race packet must be picked up during our curbside packet pick up on 4/22 and 4/23 at RMHCA Breezeway between 11am-6pm.
Red Shoe Snoozer
If you register by 4/18, your race packet will be mailed on 4/19. Any registrants after 4/18 will have their packet(s) mailed on 4/26. Shipping is included in your registration.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Birmingham in 2021, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Birmingham
Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K takes place in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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