Raffle Run

Event Description

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.  

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. 

Once the event starts, runners will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete as many laps as they possibly can.  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.  The runner must keep their raffle ticket until the conclusion of the event when the prize drawings occur.  There will be five prizes given away at the conclusion of the event.   

For example, a runner completes lap 1 and wants to be in the drawing for prize #2.  As the runner completes the lap, the runner goes to the prize #2 table and receives a raffle ticket for prize #2.  The runner continues to run, and this cycle continues until the hour and a half is up.  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.  

At 8:45 AM sharp, the raffle drawing will begin, and prizes will be awarded.  To win the prize, the participant must be present, and the matching ticket must be presented to the race director. 

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

8:45 AM – Raffle drawing

The Prizes

There will be a total of 5 prizes given away at this year’s event.  5 prizes, 5 drawings.  The following is a list of prizes that you could potentially win: 

#1 Carnival Cruise Lines $1000 Gift Card

#2 Southwest Airlines $750 Gift Card

#3 $500 Cash

#4 10 Ounces of Pure Silver (Approximately $400 Value)

#5 YETI Tundra 65 Cooler (Approximately $350 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.

Time and Location

Saturday, September 6, 2025 @ 7:00 AM

Raffle Run will be held at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama.  

Address: 4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242

The GPS coordinates of the parking lot you’ll want to park in are: (33.3899887, -86.7267562)

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 main pavilion 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.

Swag

There will be no swag given at this event.  However, you 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 about this event, contact us at therunningbirds11@gmail.com