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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
4800 Valleydale Rd, Meadowbrook AL
5K
60–78°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
60–75°F
dry
2024
58–78°F
dry
2023
57–80°F
dry
2022
49–73°F
dry
2021
62–83°F
dry
2020
68–73°F
rain
2019
66–80°F
dry
2018
72–78°F
rain
2017
71–82°F
rain
2016
58–80°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K. Birmingham has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event!
Date: October 10, 2026
Location: 4800 Valleydale Rd, Meadowbrook, AL
For more information, visit We Love Teachers 5K Birmingham.
National Day to Move for Education
On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the:
➡️ National Day to Move for Education
What You’re Joining
- In-person races: 10 across the U.S.
- Virtual participants: Thousands nationwide
- Shared goal: Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities.
- Event Type: This is bigger than a race: It's a movement.
Why This Matters
When educators are healthy, supported, and energized…
- Students win
- Schools improve
- Communities get stronger
Dedicate Your Run
Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher. That teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation — often the first time they’ve heard that kind of impact acknowledged in words. Add your dedication during registration before October 10th.
School Challenge
Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard. Every virtual participant who joins your school team counts toward your school's national total.
What You Get
- Official We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt
- Finisher medal
- Official race bib
- Chip-timed race experience
- Access to national and local race results
- Opportunity to appear on the national leaderboard
Goal
➡️ 100,000 miles walked or run for educators. Be part of making it happen.
Awards and Prizes
There will be awards for:
- Overall Male and Female
- Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
- Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
- Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)
- Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4)
- Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
Race Day Schedule
- 7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
- 7:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
- 8:00 Race Start
- 8:45 Award Ceremony
- 9:00 - 11:00 Race Celebration
Call to Action
➡️ Register today and be part of the movement. Spots are limited… Join Us!
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