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Motherwalk & Run 5K

Homewood, AL

Sat, May 8, 2027

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When

Saturday, May 8th, 2027

Where

1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood AL

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2026

54–68°F

dry

2025

60–80°F

dry

2024

69–85°F

rain

2023

66–82°F

dry

2022

51–78°F

dry

2021

51–74°F

dry

2020

51–60°F

rain

2019

63–85°F

dry

2018

56–81°F

dry

2017

51–81°F

dry

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About this race

24th Annual
Motherwalk / Run 5K
& 1 Mile Fun Run

May 8, 2027
Homewood Central Park
Homewood, AL

Race Benefits:
Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation 


5K Course Map  

5K Course Map USATF Certified AL12051JD [Click Here]  RaceJoy [Course Map]
5K Course - Online view of 5K course [Click Here] Not to scale
1 Mile Fun Run - Online view of 5K course [Click Here] Not to scale

Registration Options: 
* In-Person 5K event 
* In-Person 1 Mile Fun Run
* Virtual 5K or 1 Mile walk/run

Pre-Race Packet Pickup & Registrati on ( Individu al & Team):
Wednesday, May 5, 2027 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm   
Friday, May 7, 2027 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm  

Trak Shak – Homewood
1839 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
[Directions | Map]

Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration:
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Homewood Central Park
1632 Oxmoor Rd.
Homewood, AL 35209
[Directions | Map]

Race Day Schedule of Events:
May 8, 2027 - Homewood  
6:30 am: Registration Opens & Packet Pickup
7:30 am: Race Announcements / Recognize Survivors
7:45 am: 5K Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
8:00 am: 5K Starts
8:45 am: Fun Run Registration Closes
9:00 am: 1 Mile Fun Run Starts 
9:15 am: Awards
If you fundraise at least $250, we will refund $25 of your race entry fee.

T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed; shirts to the first 500 to register.

5K - Awards - 9:15 am
Male and Female 5K Awards to:
Top Male/Female Overall
Top 3 in 5 year age brackets from 0-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55+59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+ (5K Only)
Overall & Age Group Awards will Not be duplicated.

1 Mile Fun Run Finisher Awards:
Medal for Fun Run participants 14 & under at the finish line.

Team Awards to:
Largest Team
Most Funds Raised

Team Information:
Create/Join a Fundraising Team [Click Here]
Manage Your Fundraising Team [Click Here]
Participating as a team can be a lot of fun, and what a great way to honor a survivor or remember a loved one. It only takes two people to make up a team. Create a team name and create your fundraising page right on RunSignUp.com.  [Help to fundraise or donate]

How to Create / Manage Fundraising Teams:
How to Create / Join Fundraising Team [Click Here]
Becoming a Fundraiser [Click Here]
Manage your Fundraiser [Click Here]
Make a Donation [Click Here]

Team Captain Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Team Captains can pick up race packets for their team if they pre-arrange this via email by Saturday, May 2, 2026, by [Emailing Trish]. Team Packet Pickup will be on Wednesday, May 6th, and Friday, May 8th, at the Trak Shak in Homewood.

Individual or Team photos: 
Be sure to tag Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation and share it with your friends!
Facebook: Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation
Instagram: nl_ovariancancerfdn
Twitter: #NLOCF #motherwalk

Post your Photos to RunSignup: [How To]
Post your Virtual Results: [How To]

See who is running Motherwalk / Run 5K [Click Here]
See List of Teams / Team Members [Click Here]

Cancellation Statement:
Th ere are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by May 5th. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Pets at the Race:  
Pets are welcome to participate.   All pets must be on a leash.  Please clean up after your pet.  The actions of the pet are the responsibility of the pet owner/caretaker.

Strollers at the Race: 
We allow strollers at the event.  If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times.  For the child's safety, we ask that during the 5K or Fun Run, the child stays in the stroller until crossing the finish line. 

Bandit Policy:
Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Running with No registration is not permitted in the 5K, or 1 Mile Fun Run. Please be sure to register for the Motherwalk 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run will need to wear their Bib Number that shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation.  


Bib Number Transfer and Cancellation Policy:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by May 5th. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation.

Course map

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