Raffle Run

Event Description

The 3rd annual Raffle Run will be the best one yet!  We are giving away $2,500 in CASH and approximately $500 in a MYSTERY PRIZE!

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a raffle drawing where there is no limit to the number of raffle tickets you can have in the raffle?  Do you enjoy running/walking and pushing yourself?  Well, Raffle Run is just for you.  

This is the most unique raffle you’ve ever heard of or ever been a part of.  You control the number of raffle tickets you get based solely on your effort.  Raffle tickets are only earned at this event and are NOT for sale.  So, how does it work?

Runners will receive a Raffle Run wristband at packet pick-up.  You must keep this wristband on your wrist, and it must be visible at all times to receive your raffle ticket upon completion of each lap.  Without this wristband, you will not receive any raffle tickets during the event. 

Once the event starts, runners will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete as many laps as they possibly can.  (We have this event listed as a 10K.  However, this is only for the purpose of people being able to search for this event.  The distance is totally up to you based on your effort.  You can run one lap or twenty laps.  We're good with either.  Just know, the more laps you complete, the more chances you have to win the prizes given away at the end of the event.  Strategy is key!)  Upon completion of each lap, runners will receive a raffle ticket that corresponds with the prize they want to be in the drawing for.  Only completed laps count.  The runner must keep their raffle ticket until the conclusion of the event when the prize drawings occur.  There will be five prizes given away at the conclusion of the event.   

For example, a runner completes lap 1 and wants to be in the drawing for prize #2.  As the runner completes the lap, the runner goes to the prize #2 table and receives a raffle ticket for prize #2.  The runner continues to run, and this cycle continues until the hour and a half is up.  Runners can receive a ticket for any prize they choose and there is no limit to the number of tickets they can earn for each prize.  

At 8:45 AM sharp, the raffle drawing will begin, and prizes will be awarded.  To win the prize, the participant must be present, and the matching ticket must be presented to the race director. 

Check out the recap video of last year's event on YouTube @

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIX4IpUg6yk&t=1s

Schedule

5:30 AM - 6:30 AM – Packet Pickup

6:45 AM – Pre-race briefing

7:00 AM – Event begins

8:30 AM – Time cutoff

8:45 AM – Raffle drawing

The Prizes

There will be a total of 5 prizes given away at this year’s event.  5 prizes, 5 drawings, $2,500 in CASH.  The following is a list of prizes that you could potentially win: 

#1 $900 CASH Money

#2 $700 CASH Money

#3 $500 CASH Money

#4 $300 CASH Money

#5 $100 CASH Money

At the end of the raffle drawings for the above prizes, all raffle tickets will be combined for one final drawing.  The mystery prize will be given to one lucky winner of the final drawing.  The MYSTERY PRIZE will have an approximate value of $500!

Course Description

We are changing the length of the course this year to make it a little shorter.  This way, you can get more raffle tickets during the hour and a half time limit.  The approximate 1-mile course will wind through the beautiful Veterans Park in Hoover, AL.  The course will be well marked and consists of both paved surfaces and trails.

Time and Location

Saturday, July 31, 2027 @ 7:00 AM

Raffle Run will be held at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama.  

Address: 4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242

The GPS coordinates of the parking lot you’ll want to park in are: (33.3899887, -86.7267562)

Runner Check-In

There is no early check-in for this event.  Race day check-in will be at the start/finish line which will be located at the pavilion at Veterans Park by the playground.  There will be plenty of parking and access to restrooms.   

Runners will receive a custom Raffle Run wristband.  This is how the race directors will identify you as a participant to receive your raffle ticket upon completion of each lap.  On your final lap, runners will return their wristband in exchange for their final raffle ticket and finisher's medal.

Swag

All runners will receive a finisher's medal upon completion of their last lap.  Runners can earn unlimited raffle tickets for your chance to win the prizes.

Aid Station

We will provide one water station during the course at the start/finish line area.  Runners will be able to hydrate at the start/finish line area.  However, no food will be provided at this event, only really awesome prizes.

Refunds

We understand things happen in training and in life itself.  However, no refunds will be given to any runner for this competition.  In the event you can find another runner to take your spot, you can transfer your entry to them.  You can also defer your entry to next year’s event.  Just email us and we will make sure to get it taken care of.  

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this event, contact us at [email protected]

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