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!

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?

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.

⏱️ Race Details

• Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026 @ 7:00 AM
• Location: Veterans Park in Hoover, AL
• Address: 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL 35242
• GPS: (33.3899887, -86.7267562)

📅 Schedule

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

🏆 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. For prize #3 below, 3 raffle tickets will be drawn and each winner will receive $200. The following is a list of prizes that will be given away:

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

🎫 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.

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, feel free to email us at therunningbirds11@gmail.com

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For additional information, visit the race link here: Raffle Run Details