1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham AL
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
🎖️ Race Overview
- Purpose: Honor those who have served this Veteran's Day by participating your way. Runners, walkers, ruckers, strollers, and wheelchair racers all are welcome!
- Presented By: UAB Veteran Services, this annual event directly benefits the UAB Veteran Relief Fund.
- Support: This award aids veteran and dependent students who may need help purchasing books, finding housing, seeking medical care, and much more.
- History: Join us in celebrating the 106th anniversary of Armistice Day, now known as Veterans Day. The tradition began in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947.
📅 Event Details
- Date: Saturday, November 09, 2024
- Time: 8:00 am
- Location: Railroad Park - 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Timing Company: The Right Time
🏁 Race Route
- Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6242486116/
- Results: This race will be run with chipped bibs, so race results will be available after the race is complete.
- Attendance: Let’s honor our heroes together and make a lasting impact. See you at the starting line!
- Participant Perks: All 5K participants will receive a packet with a t-shirt and a finisher medal.
📦 Race Packet Pickup
- Dates: Advanced packet pickup will be held from November 5 through November 8 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the UAB Hill Student Center (Suite 313).
- Address: 1400 University Blvd, Suite 313, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Day Of: Day of registration and packet pickup will begin at 7:00 AM on the morning of the race.
- Note: The race location has changed to Railroad Park, we will no longer be starting at UAB Mini Park.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
- Get Involved: Want to give back by volunteering? We have opportunities throughout the morning of Saturday, November 09.
- Shifts Available: Set Up (6:30-8:00 am), Registration (7:00-8:15 am), Water Stations (8:00-9:45 am), Course Direction (8:00-9:45 am), Break Down (9:30-11:00 am).
- Sign Up: Complete our volunteer form to let us know where you'd like to help: Volunteer Form
- Stay Updated: To stay up to date on race information follow @UABVeterans on Instagram.
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