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The INDY 5K presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama

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Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham AL

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

🏁 The INDY 5K Overview

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run the racetrack at the world-renowned Barber Motorsports Park? Well, now you can! Experience the 17-turn road course like never before at The INDY 5K presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, on May 2nd at the Barber Motorsports Park. Race participation includes Friday General Admission to the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

📍 Race Day Location

Friday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm:

  • Location: Barber Motorsports Park - Event Map
  • Parking: Lot E, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35094
  • Directions: [Map]

🎟️ What is Included in Your Race Entry Fee

  • Medal: INDY 5K Race Finisher Medal
  • T-shirt: INDY 5K Race T-shirt
  • Timing: Chip Timed 5K
  • Course: USATF Certified 5K Course [Course Map]
  • Admission: Friday General Admission to the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
  • Parking: One onsite parking pass
  • Goodies: Swag bag/sponsor swag
  • Party: One entry to the Indy 5K Post-Race Party

The first 550 to register will receive a shirt. Register early to get the size you want. (Shirt sizes not guaranteed)

📝 Pre-Race Registration and Packet Pickup

Hampton Inn
310 Rex Lake Rd., Leeds, AL 35094
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 7:30am - 1:00pm
If you plan to register on-site: Registration will be Cashless (Credit Card only), please plan to register before arriving to speed up the packet pickup process.

📅 Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup

For those unable to attend pre-race registration, packet pickup will begin promptly at 10:30am on Friday, May 2nd in Lot E.

  • Location: [Click Here]
  • ID Required: You will need to bring a valid State-issued ID (driver's license) to receive an age 21+ wristband in the Post-Race hospitality tent.
  • Check-in: 5K Participants should be checked in with bib number in hand by 5:00 pm.

📍 Race Day Parking

  • Location: Parking will be available onsite in Lot E. Please be sure to show your printed Indy 5K registration to enter and park in Lot E.
  • Entry: Show your printed Indy 5K registration for entry at the gate.
  • Pickup: Packet Pick up & Registration will be in Lot E [Click Here].

🐶 Pet Policy

Pets are NOT allowed at Barber Motorsports Park.

🕒 Race Day Agenda

  • 10:30am: Registration Opens @ Barber Motorsports Park - Lot E
  • 5:00pm: 5K Registration Closes
  • 5:15pm: Short walk to the Start Line
  • 5:30pm: 5K Start
  • 6:00 - 7:00pm: Indy 5K Post-Race Party - Bring your ID for 21+ Wristband
  • 6:30pm: 5K Awards & Draw Prizes

🏆 5K Awards

Overall and Age Group Awards will not be duplicated. Fleet Feet is going to be giving gift cards to the top 3 in each age division as well as top overall male/female.

  • Top Overall Male/Female
  • Top 3 Male/Female (10-Year Age Groups)
    • 14 and Under
    • 15 – 19
    • 20 – 29
    • 30 – 39
    • 40 – 49
    • 50 – 59
    • 60 – 69
    • 70+

🎟️ Draw Prizes

  • 2 Saturday Walk On’s Sport Bistreaux passes
  • 2 Saturday & 2 Sunday General Admission tickets

💧 Water Stop Stations

Water stop locations will be at the start line, finish line, and halfway mark on the 5K.

🍼 Strollers at the Race

If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times and that you start from the back of the starting line for everyone's safety.

🤝 5K Sponsorship Information

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kyle Phillips at

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