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When
Saturday, April 17th, 2027
Where
836 Eighth Street South, Birmingham AL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
53–73°F · some rain risk
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47–67°F
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54–73°F
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49–74°F
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54–75°F
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38–72°F
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61–79°F
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About this race
St. Elias Cedar 5K & 1 Mile Cedar Shake Fun Run/Walk
April 17, 2027
Birmingham, AL
Entry Fees Include:
- T-shirts: Cotton short-sleeve T-shirts to the first 200 to register.
- Goodie Bags: 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: [PDF Map] [Online Map]
Event Pricing:
- Fundraising: Fundraise $250 and receive your entry fee back.
- Registration: Must register for the race and sign up as an individual fundraiser. [Click Here to Start]
- Check Registration: Are you registered for the Cedar 5K? [Check here]
- Team Registration: Closes Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
- Date: Friday, April 16th – 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Location: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church
- Address: 836 8th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Directions: [Map]
Race Day Information:
- Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church
- Address: 836 8th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Directions: [Map]
Race Day Schedule:
- 6:30 am: Registration Opens
- 7:45 am: 5K Registration Closes
- 8:00 am: 5K Start
- 9:00 am: 1 Mile Fun Run Start
Awards & Raffle Prizes:
- Raffle Eligibility: To be entered into raffle prize drawings, you must be registered by April 16th, 5:00 pm.
- 5K Awards: Top Overall Male/Female, Top 3 M/F in various age groups.
- Finisher's Medals: 5K Finishers will receive medals.
- Fun Run Awards: Each participant will receive a finisher's award.
Team Awards:
- Largest Team: Number of 5K registered participants by Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
- 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 Registration: Must have 5 or more participants registered under the team name.
Participation Guidelines:
- Bib Number: Wear your Bib Number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race.
- Bandit Policy: Unregistered runners are not permitted in the race.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed on the racecourse or start area.
- Strollers: Keep children with you at all times and start from the back of the starting line.
Cancellation Statement:
- Non-Refundable: Your entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Weather Policy: The race will occur rain or shine: extreme circumstances may cause cancellation.
- Donation: Entry fees will be donated to Food for Our Journey in case of cancellation.
- Registration Changes: Changes must be made before April 15, 2027.
Registration Link:
- Race Registration: [Register Here]
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