High Country 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Packet Pickup

• When: Friday, April 10th from 3pm-7pm or on race day from 7am-8am.
• Where: Family Life Center located at 2820 Rockland Drive, Hoover.

🎉 Race Details

• Event: The longest-running road race in Bluff Park returns on April 11, 2026.
• Host: Hosted by Shades Crest Baptist Church.
• Extras: Medal ceremony with a free Pancake Breakfast immediately afterward.
• Features: 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: Will run the same course with a delayed start.
• Encouragement: 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: $35 from 2/1/26-4/10/26.
• Race Day: $40 on April 11, 2026.
• Student Rate: $10 for K - 5th grade from 11/1/25-4/10/26.

🔗 More Information

For additional details and to register, visit the High Country 5K Race Page.