We Love Homewood 5K, Fun Run, and Timed Mile

We Love Homewood 5K, 1 Mile, and Fun Run

Join us for the annual We Love Homewood 5K, supporting the fine arts in Homewood City Schools. From the starting line to the finish, this event promises fun, community spirit, and the chance to challenge yourself on a course through the beautiful Edgewood neighborhood.

Race Events:

We Love Homewood 5K

• Enjoy chip timing for accurate results.
• The course winds through the friendly streets of Edgewood, with enthusiastic neighbors cheering you on.
  • 5k Course Map: Click HERE
• Awards include hand-painted ceramic medallions—unique and exclusive to this race!
• Start Time: 7:30 AM | One-Hour Cut-Off
• Awards:
  • Top Masters Male/Female
  • Top 3 Overall Male/Female
  • Age group awards (9 and under through 75-79, in five-year increments).

 TIMED 1 Mile Run

• TIMED results for competitive runners 5-13 years of age.
• Participants will follow a bike leader to the turnaround under the Dawson Memorial Baptist Church catwalk.
• Awards include recognition for the top Male/Female and age group winners (5-7, 8-10, 11-13).
• Start Time: Immediately after the 5K conclusion.
• 1 Mile Course Map: Click HERE

Fun Run

• A relaxed, untimed option with a shorter route to enjoy with family and friends.
• Turnaround is at the intersection of Clermont and Manhattan.

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Important Notes

• Guaranteed T-shirt Deadline: Friday, April 17th.
• We encourage no dogs on the course (service dogs allowed). Strollers are welcome.
• Race will occur rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to severe weather, no refunds will be issued.

Registration and Packet Pick-Up:

Packet Pick-Up:

• If you wait until packet pick-up to register for the race, prices will be as follows: 5K- $40 | Fun Run- $20
• Credit card only—no cash.
• April 30th & May 1st: 11 AM–6 PM at Trak Shak Homewood.
• May 2nd: 6:30–7:20 AM at Central Park picnic area near Manhattan Street.

Race Day Registration:

• 5K: $40 | Fun Run: $20
• Credit card only—no cash.

School Competition
Homewood City Schools students are encouraged to participate in the Fun Run and Timed Mile, where K-5 students from Hall Kent, Shades Cahaba, and Edgewood compete for:

• The Scooper-Intendent's Award for the largest school participation percentage.

• Prizes for the timed mile age group winners (male and female; 5-7, 8-10, 11-13).

• An Ice Cream Celebration for the grade level with the most participants at the winning school.

Race Day Schedule:

• 6:30–7:20 AM: Race Day Registration (Picnic Pavilion, Manhattan Street).
• 7:10 AM: Race Day Warm Up led by Burn Boot Camp Homewood.
• 7:20 AM: Walk to the starting line, followed by the National Anthem.
• 7:30 AM: Start of the We Love Homewood 5K.
• 10 minutes after 5K: Awards presentation and the start of the 1 Mile Run.

Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the We Love Homewood 5K, Fun Run, and Timed Mile. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Birmingham.