Raffle Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Description

The 2nd annual Raffle Run is a go! As always, our goal is to motivate you to do your best. However, for Raffle Run, our focus is to be insanely generous to the runners that come to our events. We will be giving away around $2,500 worth of prizes at Raffle Run. No strings attached! Literally, it’s that simple. Runners/walkers of all ages are welcome. At this event, you can literally be the slowest runner/walker and still win BIG!

• Generosity: Expect about $2,500 in prizes.
• Inclusiveness: Open to runners and walkers of all ages.
• Effort-Based: More effort equals more raffle tickets.
• Accessibility: Everyone has a chance to win regardless of pace.

🎟️ Raffle Ticket System

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 also 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?

• Wristband: Runners get a wristband at packet pickup to receive tickets.
• Time Limit: Complete as many laps as possible in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Raffle Ticket Collection: Earn tickets after each completed lap.
• Presence Required: Must be present at the end for raffle drawing.

🗓️ Schedule

• 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM: Packet Pickup/Check-In
• 6:45 AM: Pre-race briefing
• 7:00 AM: Race begins
• 8:45 AM: Raffle drawing

🏆 The Prizes

There will be a total of 5 prizes given away at this year’s event. However, we are changing the format a little bit this year to increase your chances of winning.

• Prize #1: Carnival Cruise Lines $500 Gift Card
• Prize #2: Southwest Airlines $500 Gift Card
• Prize #3: $600 Cash Money - 3 tickets drawn
• Prize #4: 10 Ounces of Pure Silver - 2 tickets drawn

🏞️ Course Description

The approximate 1.25-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, August 1, 2026 @ 7:00 AM

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

Address: 4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242

📦 Packet Pickup

There is no early packet pickup for this event. Race day packet pickup will be at the start/finish line which will be located at the pavilion by the playgrounds at Veterans Park. Runners will receive a custom Raffle Run wristband.

🎖️ 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 this area.

💵 Refunds

We understand things happen in training and in life itself. However, no refunds will be given to any runner for this competition. You can transfer your entry or defer to next year’s event.

📞 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this event, contact us at therunningbirds11@gmail.com

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🔗 Race Details

For more information, visit Raffle Run Event Page.