BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The ASPIRE Sports Institute has announced that 2017 World Champion and 2016 Rio Olympic bronze medalist, Emma Coburn will be returning to Birmingham for the Birmingham Wine 10K on March 7, 2020. Coburn will be making an appearance at packet pick-up the day before the race and participating in pre-race and post-race festivities to meet race participants and distribute awards.
In Rio, Coburn became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, earning a bronze medal with a new American record of 9:07.63 and followed that up with a gold medal performance at the 2017 World Championships in London. Coburn is passionate about helping young athletes and inspiring runners to work hard to do their best. Her continuous work through youth sports camps around the world is a natural fit for The ASPIRE Sports Institute, which exists to optimize the athlete experience through performance, education, innovation, and implementation. We do this with each individual by partnering with youth teams, clubs, and municipalities.
“We are excited to welcome Emma back to Birmingham and to have her at the 2020 Birmingham Wine 10K,” said NCSS Executive Director Joseph Longoria. “Since her visit in 2017, we have stayed in contact and kept a relationship with Emma as she has become one of the greatest track and field ambassadors worldwide. The genuine attention and time she shows her fans is a unique quality and we know she will elevate the experience for our runners.” Coburn added, “I'm always inspired by kids who love sports and are active. I look forward to coming back to Birmingham and supporting youth sports excellence and sports safety through the work and mission of The ASPIRE Sports Institute.”
After attending high school at Crested Butte Community School in Colorado, Coburn attended the University of Colorado, where she would become an NCAA champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase. In 2012, following her collegiate career, Coburn qualified for the 2012 Olympic Team and finished ninth at the Olympic games in London. She is the reigning women’s 3000-meter steeplechase world champion and will return to Doha, Qatar later this year to defend her title against the very best in the world.
“The running community in Birmingham will have an amazing opportunity to meet and visit with one of USA Track and Field’s greatest athletes,” Longoria said. “We hope everyone will come out and give a big Magic City welcome to a great Olympian and even better person.”
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).
COURSE HYDRATION: In an effort to promote responsible running, hydration stations along the course will provide water and Powerade ONLY.
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)
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 (PRIZE: $500 Gift Card to Pizzeria G.M. + 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) on Monday, February 17, 2020 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 6TH.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
6:00 a.m. Race Day Packet Pick Up Opens / Finish Line at Lakeshore Park Plaza
7:00 a.m. Packet Pick Up Closes / Finish Line at Lakeshore Park Plaza
7:30 a.m. 10K Start / Patriot Park
9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony / Finish Line at Lakeshore Park Plaza
TBD
Saturday, March 7, 2020
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Lakeshore Park Plaza
2204 Lakeshore Drive
Homewood, AL 35209
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! PACKET PICK UP ONLY IS AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY
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 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 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 2020 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: James Ngandu 29:17
Female: Alice Wright 34:00
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.
Click the RESULTS link below to view the Wine 10K Birmingham Results from 2019 and previous years
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