A USATF certified loop course starting at The Finley Center and looping through the world class Hoover Metropolitan Sports Complex and adjacent neighborhood before return to finish inside The Finley Center. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome and encouraged to participate.
The 10K and 5K (NEW FOR 2021) courses are pending USAT&F certification.
COURSE HYDRATION:
Hydration stations along the course will provide water and Powerade.
CANCELLATION STATEMENT:
This event will occur rain or shine, hot or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances or as advised by authorities. In the event of cancellation, your entry fee will considered a donation to the youth nutrition program at ASPIRE Sports Institute.
To view the course map, simply click one of the links below:
Printable Course Map - 10K (To be posted soon...)
Printable Course Map - 5K (To be posted soon...)
Wine 10K is proud to offer a Team Competition for the Fastest Team (10K & 5K) and the Largest Team (10K & 5K Combined)!
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline to CREATE A NEW TEAM or JOIN AN EXISTING TEAM is 11:59 pm Friday, March 5, 2021.
FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION RULES 10K AND 5K (PRIZE: $250 + Great Race Swag)
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 / 5K 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 10K & 5K Combined (PRIZE: $500 + Great Race Swag)
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!
Short sleeve, super soft Tultex 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) Monday, February 22, 2021 to be guaranteed your preferred t-shirt size.
Already registered, but want to CHANGE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE? CLICK HERE to learn how! Please note that the deadline to change your t-shirt size is 12:00 pm (noon) Monday, February 22, 2021.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RACE WILL START AT 7:00 AM THIS YEAR!
NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
All Events Take Place at The Finley Center
5:30 a.m. Race Day Packet Pick Up Opens
6:45 a.m. Packet Pick Up Closes
7:00 a.m. 10K / 5K Start
9:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony
Thursday, March 4, 2021
The Finley Center
100 Ben Chapman Drive
Hoover, AL 35244
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday, March 5, 2021
The Finley Center
100 Ben Chapman Drive
Hoover, AL 35244
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 6, 2021
5:30 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.
The Finley Center
100 Ben Chapman Drive
Hoover, AL 35244
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! PACKET PICK UP ONLY IS AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY
Participants are encouraged to park at The Hoover Metropolitan Complex adjacent to the Start / Finish Line.
NOTE: FOR ATHLETE SAFETY, NO TRAFFIC WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE HOOVER METROPOLITAN COMPLEX AFTER 6:45 AM.
1. All participants will have the option to check a gear bag inside The Finley Center.
2. This is an optional service. Limit of one bag per participant please.
All 10K and 5K finishers will receive a custom finisher medal. New design for 2021 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
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+
PLEASE NOTE: Age Group awards are based on CHIP TIME.
OVERALL AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male / Female
Top 3 Overall Masters Male / Female
PLEASE NOTE: Overall awards are based on GUN TIME. The first 3 male and female runners to cross the finish line win!
AGE GROUP AWARDS
Top 3 Male / Female Age Group Awards:
10 and Under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
PLEASE NOTE: Age Group awards are based on CHIP TIME.
Participant to participant bib transfers are allowed. The deadline to complete all transfers is 11:59 pm March 5, 2021.
CLICK HERE to learn how to initiate a bib transfer. Please note that at $10 transfer fee will apply.
Event Distance transfers are allowed. The deadline to complete all transfers is 11:59 pm March 5, 2021.
- Refunds will not be given if transferring from the 10K into the 5K.
- You will have to pay the difference in price between what you paid to enter the 5K and the current price of the 10K if transferring from the 5K into the 10K.
Click HERE to learn how to transfer from one event to another.
Click the RESULTS link below to view the Wine 10K Birmingham Results from 2020 and previous years
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