Raffle Run

Event Description

• Annual Event: The 3rd annual Raffle Run will be the best one yet!
• Cash Prizes: We are giving away $2,500 in CASH and approximately $500 in a MYSTERY PRIZE!
• Raffle Tickets: There is no limit to the number of raffle tickets you can have: they are earned based on your effort.
• Wristband Requirement: Runners will receive a Raffle Run wristband at packet pick-up, which must be visible at all times.

Event Details

• Lap Challenge: Runners have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete as many laps as they can.
• Raffle Tickets Earned: Runners receive a raffle ticket for each completed lap.
• Prizes: There will be five prizes given away at the end of the event.
• Winning Requirement: Participants must be present to win and show the matching ticket.

Schedule

• 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM: Packet Pickup
• 6:45 AM: Pre-race briefing
• 7:00 AM: Event begins
• 8:45 AM: Raffle drawing

The Prizes

• #1: $900 CASH Money
• #2: $700 CASH Money
• #3: $500 CASH Money
• #4: $300 CASH Money
• #5: $100 CASH Money

Mystery Prize

• Final Drawing: All raffle tickets are combined for one final drawing.
• Mystery Prize Value: The MYSTERY PRIZE will have an approximate value of $500!

Course Description

• Course Length: The course will be approximately 1-mile long.
• Location: The course winds through the beautiful Veterans Park in Hoover, AL.
• Surface: The course consists of both paved surfaces and trails.
• Marking: The course will be well marked for safety.

Time and Location

• Date: Saturday, July 31, 2027 at 7:00 AM
• Venue: The event will be held at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama.
• Address: 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL 35242
• GPS Coordinates: (33.3899887, -86.7267562)

Runner Check-In

• Check-In: There is no early check-in: race day check-in will be at the start/finish line.
• Location: Start/finish line located at the pavilion at Veterans Park by the playground.
• Wristband: Runners will receive a custom Raffle Run wristband for identification.
• Finisher's Medal: Runners will receive a finisher's medal upon completing their last lap.

Swag

• Finisher's Medal: All runners receive a finisher's medal upon completion.
• Raffle Tickets: Unlimited raffle tickets can be earned for prizes.

Aid Station

• Water Station: We will provide a water station at the start/finish line area.
• No Food Provided: Only water and really awesome prizes will be available.

Refunds

• No Refunds: No refunds will be given for this competition.
• Transfer Option: Runners can transfer their entry to another runner.
• Deferral: Entries can be deferred to next year’s event by emailing us.

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