The INDY 5K presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama

Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham AL

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

🏁 Race Overview

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run the racetrack at the world-renowned Barber Motorsports Park? Well, now you can! Experience the 17-turn road course like never before at The INDY 5K presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, on May 2nd at the Barber Motorsports Park. Race participation includes Friday General Admission to the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

📍 Race Day Location

Date & Time: Friday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm
Location: Barber Motorsports Park - Event Map
Parking: Lot E, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35094
Directions: [Map]

💰 What’s Included in Your Race Entry Fee

INDY 5K Race Finisher Medal
INDY 5K Race T-shirt
Chip Timed 5K
USATF Certified 5K Course: [Course Map]

📝 Pre-Race Registration and Packet Pick Up

Pre-Race Registration and Packet Pick up will take place at:

Location: Hampton Inn, 310 Rex Lake Rd., Leeds, AL 35094
Dates: April 30, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cashless Registration: On-site registration will be Cashless (Credit Card only)
Race Day Registration: Starts at 10:30 am on May 2nd in Lot E

🚗 Race Day Parking

Parking Location: Available onsite in Lot E
Entry Requirement: Show a printed Indy 5K registration to enter Lot E
Directions: Upon entering, turn left at the "T" intersection by the Museum

🐾 Pet Policy

Pets are NOT allowed at Barber Motorsports Park.

📅 Race Day Agenda

10:30 am: Registration Opens
5:00 pm: 5K Registration Closes
5:30 pm: 5K Start
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Indy 5K Post-Race Party

🏆 5K Awards

Top Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female: (10-Year Age Groups)

💧 Water Stop Stations

Water stop locations will be at the start line, finish line, and halfway mark on the 5K.

👶 Strollers at the Race

If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times and that you start from the back of the starting line.

❗️ Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Your entry fee is non-refundable. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to Children's of Alabama.