Cedar 5K & 1 Mile

St. Elias Cedar 5K & 1 Mile Cedar Shake Fun Run/Walk

April 18, 2026
Birmingham, AL

Entry Fees Include:

• T-shirts: Cotton short-sleeve T-shirts to the first 200 to register.
• Goodie Bag: Race Goodie bag to the first 200 to register.
• Youth Sizes: Youth-Small, Youth-Medium, Youth-Large.
• Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL.

Course Maps:

• 5K Course Map: [PDF USATF Map] [Online Map] USATF Certified AL26016JE
• 1 Mile Fun Run Course Map: [PDF Map] [Online Map]

Event Pricing:

• Fundraising: Fundraise $250 and receive your entry fee back. Must register for the race and sign up as an individual fundraiser. [Click Here to Start]
• Event Information: [Click Here]

Check Your Registration:

• Registered? Are you registered for Cedar 5K? [Check here]
• Team Registration: Team Registration Closes Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
• Team List: To see the list of teams online, [Click Here]

Pre-Race Packet Pickup:

• Date: Friday, April 17th – 11:00am – 6:00pm
• Location: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church
• Address: 836 8th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Directions: [Directions | Map]

Race Day Location:

• Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
• Location: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church
• Address: 836 8th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Directions: [Directions | Map]

Race Day Schedule:

• 6:30am: Registration Opens
• 7:45am: 5K Registration Closes
• 8:00am: 5K Start
• 9:00am: 1 Mile Fun Run Start

Awards & Raffle Prizes:

• Eligibility: To be entered into raffle prize drawings, you must be registered by April 17th, 5:00 pm.
• 5K Awards: Top Overall Male/Female
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 M/F in age groups
• Fun Run: Fun Run participants will each receive a finisher's award.

Team Awards:

• Largest Team: Number of 5K registered participants by April 15, 2026.
• Fastest Team: Based on total time for the first 5 registered team members.
• Team Spirit Award: Judged by the race committee on race day.

Team Information:

• Team Registration: There must be 5 or more participants registered under the team name by April 15, 2026.
• Create a Team: Start your Team by [Clicking Here].
• Manage Your Team: [Clicking Here].
• Fun Activity: Participating as a team can be fun and a great way to be with family & friends.

Race Policies:

• Bandit Policy: Bandits are unregistered runners. Please ensure you are registered.
• Pets: If bringing a pet, they must be leashed and cleaned up after. No pets on the racecourse.
• Strollers: Start from the back of the line if participating with a stroller.
• Cancellation: Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. In extreme cases of cancellation, fees will be donated to Food for Our Journey.

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