Cahaba Medical Care 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for our 12th Annual Cahaba Medical Care 5K (formerly known as the Watermelon Run / Rockets & Rapids 5K) to be held on Saturday, July 12th in Centreville, Alabama!

🤝 Community Impact

• Mission: This annual 5K Run/Walk is a vital event that brings our community together to support Cahaba Medical Care's mission to provide comprehensive healthcare and outreach programs to those in need.
• Contributions: Every dollar raised goes directly towards impactful services such as medical care for uninsured patients, essential medications, mental health counseling, and support for families facing financial hardships.
• Participation: Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, your involvement helps us bridge the healthcare gap, ensuring everyone has access to the care they deserve.
• Together: Let’s lace up our running shoes and rally together for a cause that extends far beyond the finish line!

🏥 About Cahaba Medical Care

• Nonprofit: Cahaba Medical Care is a nonprofit Community Health Center with 27 clinic locations throughout Central Alabama in Bibb, Perry, Chilton, Jefferson, Wilcox, and Shelby Counties.
• Founded: Founded in 2004, we’re celebrating 21 joyful years of service to our communities!
• Location: We’re headquartered in Centreville, Alabama, approximately two blocks from the Cahaba River.

🏁 About the Event

• All Ages: The Cahaba Medical Care 5K welcomes all ages and skill levels - feel free to race hard for your age group prize or come out to walk/jog your first 5K!
• Course: The race starts and ends at the Cahaba Medical Care Community Center, crosses the beautiful Cahaba River twice, and includes an extended scenic view of the Cahaba River.
• Hydration: We will have liberal hydration stations with sprinklers, so please come on out and brave the heat!

🎉 Event Festivities

• Before and After Party: Racers should plan to come early and stay late for the awesome before and after party festivities!
• Community Event: The 5K is held each year in conjunction with the Celebration on the Green community event, which includes numerous on-site vendors and activities starting at 5PM.
• Food and Fun: At the 5K finish line, we’ll be serving ice-cold watermelon slices and a delicious meal.
• Fireworks: Stick around for the best Independence Day Fireworks Celebration this side of Disney World at 9PM!

📏 Course Certification

The Cahaba Medical Care 5K is now a USA Track & Field Certified Course! USATF Track ID: AL22021JE

🗺️ Race Map

Race Map and Cue Sheet on Strava!

💲 Registration Information

• Early Bird: Make sure to take advantage of our Early Bird Registration - only $30 if you register by May 31st!
• Sponsorship: For sponsorship information, please contact Courtney Allen at courtney.allen@cahabamedicalcare.com.

For more information, visit our race page: Cahaba Medical Care 5K.