2025 - Uab Veterans Day 5k
2025 distances
Running
5K Run/Walk-General
Open to all ages and fitness levels — run, walk, ruck, or roll! Professionally timed 5K with chipped bibs and race numbers provided Free race t-shirt and finisher medal for all 5K participants (while supplies last) Stroller and wheelchair friendly
5K Run/Walk-Veteran
Open to all ages and fitness levels — run, walk, ruck, or roll! Professionally timed 5K with chipped bibs and race numbers provided Free race t-shirt and finisher medal for all 5K participants (while supplies last) Stroller and wheelchair friendly
5K Run/Walk-Student
Open to all ages and fitness levels — run, walk, ruck, or roll! Professionally timed 5K with chipped bibs and race numbers provided Free race t-shirt and finisher medal for all 5K participants (while supplies last) Stroller and wheelchair friendly
1 Mile Fun Run
- The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will not be a timed event and no race numbers will be provided. - PLEASE NOTE: A T-SHIRT IS OPTIONAL & NOT INCLUDED IN THE ADULT 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK REGISTRATION. THERE IS AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AN ADULT-SIZED T-SHIRT FOR THE ADULT 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK REGISTRATION BEFORE YOU CHECKOUT. - Parents and guardians are encouraged to walk with children who are registered for the walk. - Strollers are welcome! ORDER BY 10/19/2025 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE *****ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 11/08/2025 AT 7:30AM CST*****
Girls on the Run Running Buddy
If you are running with a girl in the Girls on the Run program then you are in the right spot! Sign up to run with your girl here. Running buddies should be 18+ and should plan to run with your girl for the entire race. GOTR running buddies will get a UAB Veterans Day Race t-shirt and UAB Veterans Day 5k medal at the finish line (while supplies last). Girls will be wearing their golden GOTR t-shirt and will receive a GOTR medal at the finish line. *YOUR GIRL IS ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE 5K* This event is a professionally timed 5K with chipped bibs and race numbers provided. Your bib and t-shirt will be with your girl's GOTR team the morning of the race at Railroad Park. Stroller and wheelchair friendly.
5K Run/Walk-Kids (Free)
This free event is for children 12 and under and covers the full 5K course. Kids may run or walk the course and must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian at all times. Free youth registrations include race participation and a finisher medal! Race shirts are notincluded with free entries but may be purchased on race day. (while supplies last). Strollers are welcome, and we encourage families to participate in the fun together!
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Conditions on November 8, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
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