High Country 5K

Race Pack Information

• Pick-Up Locations: Race packets can be picked up on Friday, April 10th at the Family Life Center from 3pm-7pm or on race day from 7am-8am.
• Address: The Family Life Center is located at 2820 Rockland Drive, Hoover.

Race Details

• Event Date: The longest-running road race in Bluff Park returns on April 11, 2026.
• Host: This challenging 5K is hosted by Shades Crest Baptist Church.
• Features: Medal ceremony with a free Pancake Breakfast immediately afterward.
• Race Specifics: Includes t-shirt, chip timing, corral start based on estimated finish time, police escort, mile markers, water at the midpoint, and enthusiastic supporters along the route.

Elementary School Challenge

• Participants: Our “Elementary School Challenge” participants will run the same course with a delayed start.
• Invite: Whether you are running this event for the first time or have completed all 22 previous races, please join us for a great day of fun and fellowship!
• Note: Due to a large number of registrants, those registering after March 31 may receive their t-shirts within two weeks after the race date.

Registration Fees

• Early-Bird Registration: $25 from 11/1/25-1/31/26
• Registration: $30 from 2/1/26-2/28/26
• Registration: $35 from 3/1/26-4/10/26
• Race Day: $40 on Race Day 4/11/25
• Student Rate: $10 for K - 5th grade from 11/1/25-4/10/25

More Information

• Link: For more details and registration, visit High Country 5K.