Raffle Run

🏃‍♀️ Event Description

• Unique Concept: 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, we’ve got good news, Raffle Run is just for you.
• Raffle Tickets: 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.
• Wristband Requirements: 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.
• Event Duration: Once the event starts, runners will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete as many laps as they possibly can. The distance is totally up to you based on your effort.

🎟️ Raffle Process

• Laps and Tickets: 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.
• Prize Selection: 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.
• Drawing Time: At 8:45 AM sharp, the raffle drawing will begin, and prizes will be awarded. To win the prize, the participant must be present.
• Ticket Presentation: The matching ticket must be presented to the race director for the prize claim.

📅 Schedule

• 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM: Packet Pickup
• 6:40 AM: Pre-race briefing
• 7:00 AM: Race begins
• 8:30 AM: Race cutoff

🏆 The Prizes

• Prize #1: Carnival Cruise Lines $1000 Gift Card
• Prize #2: Southwest Airlines $750 Gift Card
• Prize #3: $500 Cash
• Prize #4: 10 Ounces of Pure Silver (Approximately $400 Value)
• Prize #5: YETI Tundra 65 Cooler (Approximately $350 Value)

🏞️ Course Description

• Course Length: The approximate 1.25-mile course will wind through the beautiful Veterans Park in Hoover, AL.
• Course Conditions: The course will be well marked and consists of both paved surfaces and trails.

🗓️ Time and Location

• Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 @ 7:00 AM
• Location: 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

• No Early Pickup: There is no early packet pickup for this event. Race day packet pickup will be at the start/finish line.
• Wristband: Runners will receive a custom Raffle Run wristband, which is necessary to receive your raffle ticket upon lap completion.
• Final Lap: On your final lap, runners will return their wristband in exchange for their final raffle ticket and finisher's medal.

🎖️ Swag

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

💧 Aid Station

• Water Station: We will provide one water station during the course at the start/finish line area.
• No Food Provided: Runners will be able to hydrate, however, no food will be provided at this event, only really awesome prizes.

💰 Refunds

• No Refunds: We understand things happen in training and in life itself. However, no refunds will be given to any runner for this competition.
• Entry Transfer: In the event you can find another runner to take your spot, you can transfer your entry to them.
• Deferral: 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

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

🔗 More Information

• Registration: For more details and to register, visit Raffle Run Registration.