The National Center for Sports Safety (NCSS) is delighted to announce a new partnership with lululemon and Birmingham Wine 10K to be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019. A USATF certified point-to-point net downhill course, the race starts at Patriot Park in the residential neighborhood of West Homewood for the first half. Runners will then get on the asphalt paved Lakeshore Trail to the finish and end with a celebration at Lakeshore Plaza. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome and encouraged to participate!
This is a USAT&F certified event (AL16007JD).
As the official runner experience partner of the event, lululemon will transform the race dynamic and experience pre and post-race with highlights such as:
COURSE HYDRATION: In an effort to promote responsible running, hydration stations along the course will provide water and Gatorade ONLY as provided by our sponsor, Buffalo Rock!
CANCELLATION STATEMENT: This event will occur rain or shine, hot or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds. Entry fees will be considered a donation to the National Center for Sports Safety.
To view the course map, simply click one of the links below:
Birmingham Wine 10K is proud to offer a Team Competition for the Fastest Team and the Largest Team!
FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION RULES (PRIZE: $250 + Great Race Swag from Lululemon)
1. All teams will consist of a minimum of 5 members. There is no maximum number of members per team. Each team must include at least 2 females in their team scoring.
2. The team captain must register first to create / name the team. Team members may then register and join the team.
3. A minimum of 5 team members must register for and complete the 10K race.
4. Scoring - For each team, top 5 overall places based on chip time will be added and must include at least 2 females. The fastest overall time wins!
LARGEST TEAM COMPETITION RULES
1. Teams can consist of any number of runners. There is no minimum or maximum number of members per team.
2. The team captain must register first to create / name the team. Team members may then register and join the team.
3. Scoring – The team with the most number of registered participants WINS! The winning team will receive great race swag and be awarded an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) valued at $1,325.00 to gift to a youth sports organization of their choice!
Short sleeve, super soft Next Level t-shirts are included with registration.
Unisex Sizes S / M / L / XL / XXL are available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register by 12:00 pm (noon) on Monday, February 18, 2019 to be guaranteed your preferred t-shirt size.
NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF PACKET PICK-UP ON FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
11:00 a.m. Packet Pick Up Opens / Lululemon, Summit Location
7:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up Closes / Lululemon, Summit Location
Friday, March 1, 2019
11:00 a.m. Packet Pick Up Opens / Lululemon, Summit Location
7:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up Closes / Lululemon, Summit Location
Saturday, March 2, 2019
6:30 a.m. Race Day Packet Pick Up Opens / Finish Line at Lakeshore Park Plaza
7:30 a.m. Packet Pick Up Closes / Finish Line at Lakeshore Park Plaza
8:00 a.m. 10K Start / Patriot Park
9:45 a.m. Awards Ceremony / Finish Line at Lakeshore Park Plaza
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Friday, March 1, 2019
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lululemon, Summit Location
214 Summit Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35243
Saturday, March 2, 2019
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Lakeshore Park Plaza
2204 Lakeshore Drive
Homewood, AL 35209
PACKET PICK UP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE START LINE (PATRIOT PARK)
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT THE FINISH LINE (LAKESHORE PARK PLAZA).
1. Participants are encouraged to park at the Finish Line (Lakeshore Park Plaza, 2204 Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209). Participants may park at the Start Line (Patriot Park, 710 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood, AL 35209), but please note there will be NO SHUTTLE SERVICE after the event.
2. SHUTTLE SERVICE will run from the Finish Line (Lakeshore Park Plaza) to the Start Line (Patriot Park) from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Shuttles will depart from the parking lot at Lakeshore Park Plaza.
3. Participants must present their run bib number in order to board the shuttle. Spectators are not permitted on the shuttle.
4. Race Day Packet Pick Up will take place at the Finish Line (Lakeshore Park Plaza) to enable participants to pick up their run bib number prior to boarding the shuttle.
1. All participants will have the option to check a gear bag at the Start Line (Patriot Park).
2. Gear bags will be transported to the Finish Line (Lakeshore Park Plaza) for collection.
3. This is an optional service. Limit of one bag per participant please.
All 10K finishers will receive a custom finisher medal. New design for 2019 to be announced soon!
OVERALL AWARDS
Top 5 Overall Male / Female
Top 3 Overall Masters Male / Female
Overall awards will include prize money in addition to great swag for the top 5 male and female finishers:
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $400
4th: $300
5th: $200
Awards will include prize money in addition to great swag for the top 3 Masters male and female finishers:
1st: $400
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $250 CASH BONUS FOR A COURSE RECORD:
Male: Isaac Mukundi Mwangi 29:44
Female: Marta Freitas 34:02
PLEASE NOTE: Overall awards are based on GUN TIME. The first 5 male and female runners to cross the finish line win!
PLEASE NOTE: AWARDS WILL NOT ALLOW FOR "DOUBLE DIPPING" / CASH PRIZES WILL ALLOW FOR "DOUBLE DIPPING": For example, if you are a Masters male / female who places Top 5 Overall, you will be pulled out of the Masters category and will be awarded in the Overall category. However, you will take home cash prizes for BOTH your Overall placement AS WELL AS your Masters placement.
AGE GROUP AWARDS
Top 3 Male / Female Age Group Awards:
15 and Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
In addition to receiving an Age Group award, both male and female Age Group WINNERS in all divisions will receive Lululemon apparel.
PLEASE NOTE: Age Group awards are based on CHIP TIME.
Click the RESULTS link below to view the Wine 10K Birmingham Results from 2018 and previous years
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