Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day

Hoover's Veterans Park, Birmingham AL

Saturday, March 15th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 11th Annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K

Run, Walk, or Sleep In to support our great students, as all proceeds from this race go to scholarships for JSCC students in need.

All are invited to enjoy fun activities including free popcorn, cotton candy, and other tasty treats! PLUS a DJ, inflatables, face painting, and more!

The annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K is held in honor of Jefferson State Community College’s former president Dr. Judy M. Merritt. Serving as President for 35 years, she was the first female president of an Alabama college: her leadership and vision were unparalleled. Judy, as she preferred to be called, embodied the spirit of Jefferson State and our mission to serve all in our community. “While the dream for many has been achieved, the fight for pathways to education, equality, and inclusion continues.” ~ Judy M. Merritt

🎖️ Awards

Medals will be awarded as follows:

Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Top Male & Female Overall
Category Awards: Top male and female runners in the following categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

📅 Date

March 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

💲 Price

5K - $20 if registered before February 15: $25 if registered February 15 - March 15: $30 if registered on March 15 (day of race)

$15 for College Students and Ages 18 and under - Use Code STUDENT at Checkout

Out of state but still want to support? Want to sleep in on race day? Just want the T-shirt? Choose the Sleep In 5k / Virtual Challenge!

Price: Sleep In 5k / Virtual Challenge - $15

5K participants and Virtual Challenge/Sleep In 5K participants will receive a swag bag, including the race day shirt (*T-Shirt - only guaranteed if registered before February 15th).

📍 Location

Hoover's Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242

📦 Packet Pick Up

Thursday, March 13th between 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday, March 14th between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Packet pickup is in the lobby of the Judy M. Merritt Health Science building on JSCC's Shelby-Hoover campus, located across from Veterans Park at the corner of Valleydale Road and Jaguar Drive.

Packets will also be available for pickup on race day, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Park Pavilion. All runners should be checked in by 8:30 a.m.