Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run 5K & 10K

Jimmie Hale Mission’s Rescue Run - 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us for the 6th Annual Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Fun Run! On October 3rd 2026, join us as we proceed through the charming community of Homewood, starting and finishing on 29th Avenue South between 18th St. S. & 19th St. S. Race attendees will receive a high-quality race t-shirt & swag bag filled with goodies. After the race, we will provide post-race food items along with water and sports drink. We will be highlighting Homewood restaurant and business specials. You can stick around for Awards or we will mail your award to you after the event.

Race Options

• 10K Option: A double loop of the 5K. A pretty flat 5K/10 course.
• Start Time: The 10K will start at 7:45 am CT and will be a RUN-only option.
• Time Limit: There will be a time limit of 1 hour and 45 Minutes (a 17 Minutes/mile pace) to complete the 10K.
• Street Access: Streets will need to be reopened for traffic after the race.

Course Maps

• 10K Maps: [Online Map] [RaceJoy Map] [PDF Map] [USATF PDF Map]
• 5K Maps: [Online Map] [RaceJoy Map] [PDF Map] [USATF PDF Map]
• 1 Mile Maps: [Online Map] [PDF Map]

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration

• Date: Wednesday, September 30th from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
• Date: Friday, October 2nd from 3:00pm - 6:00pm
• Location: Trak Shak, 2839 18th South, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Directions: [Map]

Race Day Information

• Start/Finish Line: In front of CAVA on 29th Ave. S. between 18th St. S. & 19th St. S.
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Packet Pickup Opens: 6:30am
• 10K Starts: 7:45am, 5K Starts: 8:00am

Awards

• Male and Female Awards: Top Overall Male/Female and top three in 10 year age groups.
• Age Groups: 14 and Under, 15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70+
• Special Awards: Awards will not be duplicated in Overall and Age Group.
• Award Ceremony: Held after the race.

Entry Fees Include

• High-Quality T-Shirt: Youth and Adult sizes available.
• Swag Bags: For the first 400 registered participants.
• Chip Timing: For both 10K and 5K.
• Limited T-Shirt Sizes: First 400 participants may have size limitations.

Parking and Road Closures

• Parking: Available in Soho Parking lot and street parking.
• Street Closure: 29th Ave. S. between 18th St. S. & 19th St. S.
• Road Closures: [Click Here]
• Safety Notice: Please plan accordingly for road closures.

How to Register for the Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run

• Registration Information: [Click Here]
• Create a Team: [Click Here]
• Join a Team: [Click Here]
• Top Fundraising Team: Fundraise $250 and receive up to $25 of your entry fee back.

Cancellation Statement

There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by October 1st. If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant, [