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 February 9, 2022 for the Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K. It's a fantastic Ultra, 5K, 1.6K, Red Shoe Snoozer featuring a flat and fast course in Birmingham.
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Running
Virtual Challenge - 60 Miles in 60 Days
We're celebrating our mission in a brand new way. Join us for our 60 miles in 60 days challenge - finish the last 3 miles on race day! Select your activity or do a combination (running, walking, hiking, or biking) and use any fitness app or device to measure your activity distance. Miles are tracked using the "honor system". Raise $250 by Friday, February 4th and we'll send you a complimentary registration code. Shipping is included in registration.
In-Person 5K Run/Walk
Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K in person event - chip timing included with registration. We are so excited to bring you a live race! Curbside race packet pick up is highly encouraged and will be available on 4/7 and 4/8 at RMHCA Breezeway between 11am-6pm.
In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run
Run or walk our 1 mile course in person. Chip timing not available. Curbside race packet pick up is highly encouraged and will be available on 4/7 and 4/8 at RMHCA Breezeway between 11am-6pm.
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Run or walk your 5K whenever and wherever you are all while supporting a great cause! The virtual 5K is not chip timed, and therefore, virtual participants are not eligible for race awards. If you register by 4/3, your race packet will be mailed on 4/4. Any registrants after 4/3 will have their packet(s) mailed on 4/11. Shipping is included in your registration.
Red Shoe Snoozer
Want to sleep in on race day and skip the 5K? Support RMHCA as a Red Shoe Snoozer! If you register by 4/3, your race packet will be mailed on 4/4. Any registrants after 4/3 will have their packet(s) mailed on 4/11. Shipping is included in your registration.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Birmingham in 2022, 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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