Race Information
We Love Homewood 5K
Birmingham, AL
Jefferson County
Shelby County
Birmingham falls in 2 counties. The race could be in either.
May 4, 2024 - Saturday
5K run
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Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:
WE LOVE HOMEWOOD 5K
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line of the We Love Homewood 5k. This race has supported fine arts in Homewood City Schools since its inception as the Spirit Scamper in 2012. This year's race will benefit the Homewood High School Show Choir and Wellness Program (HWD Strong).Enjoy Chip Timing for the same great price!
Course Video - Click HERE Course Map - Click HERE
NEW EVENT for 2024Scoop and Scurry TIMED 1 Mile FUN RUN
Yes, this years Scoop and Scurry Fun Run will be TIMED!
Ice Cream will NOT be served at the end of this years race.
Click Here for 1 Mile Route
The road courses wind through the Edgewood community. Expect to see neighbors in Edgewood cheering along as you complete our friendly 5K and 1 Mile RouteHWD SNOOZE
Unable to attend but still want to show your support, sign up to become a HWD SNOOZE participant.
Supporters of HWD SNOOZE are guaranteed a t-shirt as long as they register by April 15th.
AWARDS:
5k Overall Awards:
Top Masters Male/Female
5k 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Male/Female.
5k Age Group Awards:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place males and females in each of the following categories will receive an age group award: 9 and under,10-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79
5k awards are hand painted ceramic medallions that you won't find at ANY OTHER RACE!
Scoop and Scurry Overall Awards
Top Male/ Female.
Age Group Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd males and females in each of the following categories will receive an age group award: 5-7, 8-10,11-13
Fun Run Awards are prize packs from Neighbors Ice Cream Homewood.
Important Reminders:-
Guaranteed T-shirt Deadline is Monday, April 15th.
Race Packet Pick-up.
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Thursday, May 2nd- 11am- 6pm Trak Shak Homewood.
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Friday, May 3th- 11am- 6pm Trak Shak Homewood.
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Saturday, May 4th 6:30- 7am. Picnic area at the back of Central Park near Manhattan Street.
Packet pick-up and Race day Registration: 5k $40 and Fun Run $20
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No dogs allowed on the course, service dogs welcome. Strollers are welcome
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In the event of inclement weather, the race is canceled. No Refunds.
Race Schedule
May 2nd and 3rd- 11am-6pm Packet Pick-up & Registration at Trak Shak Homewood
May 4th - We Love Homewood 5K and 1 Mile
6:30-7:00 am
Registration at the Picnic Pavilion (Manhattan Street)
CREDIT CARD ONLY! NO CASH! PRICE INCREASE!
7:00 am
Warm up
7:15 am
National Anthem
7:20 am
Walk to Starting Line.
PLEASE LINE UP ON CENTRAL AVE
7:30am
Start of We Love HWD 5K.
ONE HOUR CUT-OFF
8:30 am
Streets open after the 5K, Awards Presentation at picnic tables begins asap following finish of 5K.
8:40 am
Scoop and Scurry 1 Mile Fun Run!
Start and Finish will be the Finish Line of the We Love HWD 5K.
Ice Cream will NOT be served at the end of this years Fun Run.
Awards not collected at the awards ceremony following the 5K, must be picked up at Trak Shak the week following the race.
Scoop and Scurry School Competition.
K-5 grade students from Hall Kent, Shades Cahaba and Edgewood will compete to see which school can bring the biggest team to complete the one mile run.T-shirt Deadline: Must Register by midnight April 15th
Ice Cream will NOT be served at the end of this years Fun Run.
Individual Awards:Overall: Top Male/Female
Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male/female in 6-8, 9-10,11-13 age groups.School Awards:
ScooperIntendents Award: K-5 grade students from Hall-Kent, Shades Cahaba and Edgewood will compete to see which school can bring the biggest percentage of students to complete the one mile run.
Grade Level Award:At the winning school, the grade level with the highest percentage of participants will get an end of the year Neighbors Ice Cream celebration .
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ALWAYS visit the race's website for the most complete and accurate race information.
Listing Status
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Added to our DirectoryApr 19, 2011
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Last Updated in our DirectoryFeb 20, 2024
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This event has concludedWe hope to update it for 2025
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