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HABD Helping Hands 5K Dash to Self-Sufficiency Fun Run\Walk

September 14, 2019 Birmingham, AL 35233 US Directions

Event: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Helping Hands 5K Dash to Self-Sufficiency Fun Run\Walk (ages 13 years and older)

Schedule of Events - Saturday, September 14th
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM. Packet Pick up and race day registration
9:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run Start
8:30 AM - 5K Race Start
10:30 AM – 5K Awards

The 5K course winds through the streets of beautiful Birmingham….. The race begins and ends on the entrance road of Rail Road Park where the banner arch is located. There will be signs and volunteers on the race routes to direct and guide you along the way..T-shirt and awards for top female and male overall finishers! Plus awards for top three female and male in age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over will be given.


Shirts & Goodies: All 5K participants registered by August 31st are guaranteed a race shirt. We'll have extras, but registrations after that date are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

Water & Aid: The water stop for the 5k will be located just about at each 1-mile mark. We will also have plenty of water, fruit, and other nutritional items at the start/finish line.

Weather: In the event of inclement weather, there are no “rain dates”. If the weather conditions are hazardous, Race Management has the right to change, eliminate parts of the course, or delay up to a point. However, if it is deemed too dangerous to race, the event will be canceled and there will be no refunds. Of course, we will do everything in our power to have the event, but your safety is of our utmost concern.

Event Courtesy Policy: This event is designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

Event: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Helping Hands 5K Dash to Self-Sufficiency Fun Run\Walk (ages 12 years and under)

Schedule of Events - Saturday, September 14th
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM. Packet Pick up and race day registration
9:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run Start *Parents welcomed to walk\run with youth
8:30 AM - 5K Race Start
10:30 AM – 5K Awards

The 5K course winds through the streets of beautiful Birmingham….. The race begins and ends on the entrance road of Rail Road Park where the banner arch is located. There will be signs and volunteers on the race routes to direct and guide you along the way..T-shirt and awards for top female and male overall finishers! Plus awards for top three female and male in age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over will be given.


Shirts & Goodies: All 5K participants registered by August 31st are guaranteed a race shirt. We'll have extras, but registrations after that date are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

Water & Aid: The water stop for the 5k will be located just about at each 1-mile mark. We will also have plenty of water, fruit, and other nutritional items at the start/finish line.

Weather: In the event of inclement weather, there are no “rain dates”. If the weather conditions are hazardous, Race Management has the right to change, eliminate parts of the course, or delay up to a point. However, if it is deemed too dangerous to race, the event will be canceled and there will be no refunds. Of course, we will do everything in our power to have the event, but your safety is of our utmost concern.

Event Courtesy Policy: This event is designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

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