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.
• All ages welcome: Runners/walkers of all ages are welcome.
• Win BIG: Even the slowest runner/walker can win prizes.
• Unique raffle experience: The number of raffle tickets you earn is based on your effort.

🎟️ How It Works

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? Raffle tickets are only earned at this event and are NOT for sale.

• Wristband requirement: Runners will receive a Raffle Run wristband at packet pick-up.
• Laps count: Runners have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete as many laps as they can.
• Raffle ticket process: Upon completion of each lap, runners will receive a raffle ticket for their chosen prize.
• Ticket responsibility: Runners must keep their tickets safe: no replacements for lost tickets.

⏰ Schedule

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

The Prizes

There will be a total of 5 prizes given away at this year’s event, with an increase in your chances of winning.

• Prize #1: Carnival Cruise Lines $500 Gift Card
• Prize #2: Southwest Airlines $500 Gift Card
• Prize #3: $600 Cash Money
• Prize #4: Pure Silver (Approximately $500 Value)
• Prize #5: Pure Gold (Approximately $600 Value)

🏞️ 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

GPS coordinates: (33.3899887, -86.7267562)

📦 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. There will be plenty of parking and access to restrooms.

• Wristband: Runners will receive a custom Raffle Run wristband.
• Final lap: Return your wristband for your 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 their 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. If 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.

📞 Contact Us

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

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