Pets at the Race:  
Pets are welcome to participate.   All pets must be on a leash.  Please clean up after your pet.  The actions of the pet are the responsibility of the pet owner/caretaker.

Typically, runners and walkers complete the 5K in about one hour. The One Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 am  

Yes, someone else can pick up your race packet. Please provide them with your name and confirmation number so they can collect it on your behalf at packet pickup.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Friday, April 16th  – 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church
836 8th St. South
Birmingham, AL 35205
[Directions | Map]

Race Day Location:
Saturday, April 17, 2027
St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church
836 8th St. South
Birmingham, AL 35205
[Directions | Map]

Yes there is race day registration. Please plan to arrive early to be able to register on site.  for quicker packet pickup register online before you arrive and your race packet will be ready for you.

Race Day Location:
Saturday, April 17, 2027
St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church
836 8th St. South
Birmingham, AL 35205
[Directions | Map]

Race Day - Saturday, April 17, 2027
6:30 am - Registration Opens
7:45 am - 5K Registration Closes
8:00 am - 5K Start
8:45 am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Closes
9:00 am - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
9:30 am - Awards Ceremony

There will be street parking available. Please do not park in the church parking lot as that is the start and finish line.

The start and finish line will be in the Church parking lot.

Please note that there will not be any gear check available.

There will be a water stop about 1.5 miles into the 5K course and midway on the 1 mile fun run on 11th St. S.

Restrooms will be available in the church. Look for the signs.

Yes, you will receive a race t-shirt and a 5K finisher medal along with some other great swag from our sponsors.

RaceJoy

Yes, however, please be aware that our event insurance company requires us to ask all participants using strollers, baby joggers or similar devices to start in the back of the runners and walkers. If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times. Note: We ask that all persons (including children) who participate in the 5K or Fun Run be registered participants. A registered participant has paid the registration fee and a waiver has been signed on their behalf. The only exception would be a baby that remains in a stroller for the duration of the 5K or Fun Run.

Cedar Run provides a cotton t-shirt, a Swag bag full of goodies from sponsors, entry into the race, post-race refreshments, and post-race activities. 5K finishers will receive a Finisher Medal.
5K is USATF Certified and is Chip timed

Team Awards:
* Largest Team (Number of 5K registered participants by Wednesday, April 14, 2027. Teams may be comprised of more than 5 registered 5K or 1 Mile participants.)
* Fastest Team Award (Based on total time for the first 5 registered team members to cross the finish line for the Cedar Run 5K.)
* Team Spirit Award (judged by the race committee on race day.)

There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by April 14, 2027. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to Food for our Journey.

5K Male and Female Awards to:
Top Overall Male/Female
Top 3 M/F in 10 & Under, 11-14, 15 – 19, 20 – 29,
30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+ (10 Year Age Groups)
Overall & Age Group Awards will Not be duplicated.

Race Day - Saturday, April 17, 2027
6:30 am - Registration Opens
7:45 am - 5K Registration Closes
8:00 am - 5K Start
8:45 am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Closes
9:00 am - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
9:30 am - Awards Ceremony

Cotton short-sleeve T-shirts to the first 200 to register. 
Race Goodie bag to the first 200 to register. 
Youth Sizes: Youth-Small, Youth-Medium, Youth-Large
Adult Sizes:  S, M, L, XL, XXL

You can join a team until Wednesday, April 14, 2027, if you register for the 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run.

Team $5 Discounts are for the 5K will start after September 9, 2027.

The 5K team discount is given at the CheckOut Phase once the 5th team member is registered.
Team Registration ends Wednesday, April 14, 2027.

To be entered into raffle prize drawings, you must be registered by April 16th, 5:00 pm. No race-day registrants are eligible to receive a raffle prize.

Yes, the 5K is USATF Certified.  The 1 Mile is not certified.

5K Course Map  [PDF USATF Map]  [Online Map]  USATF Certified AL26016JE
1 Mile Fun Run Course Map [PDF Map]  [Online Map] 

Team Information:
* To be considered a team, there must be 5 or more participants registered under the team name by Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
* Start your Team by [Clicking Here] - Team Captain to register first to create the Team Name.
* Create/Join a Fundraising Team [Click Here]
* Manage Your Fundraising Team by [Clicking Here].
* Participating as a team can be a lot of fun, and what a great way to be with family & friends. It only takes two people to make up a team. Create a team name and create your fundraising page right on RunSignUp.com. [Help to fundraise or donate]
* Are you registered for Cedar 5K? [Check here]
* To see the list of teams Online [Click Here]
* Fundraise $250 and receive your entry fee back. Must register for the race and sign up as an individual fundraiser.  [Click Here to Start]

Please wear your Bib Number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race. [Example] Remember to bring your Bib Number Race day. No Bib Number means no recorded time in the 5K.

Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Running with No registration is not permitted in the 5K, 1 Mile Walk/Run.  Please be sure to register for the St. Elias Cedar Run 5K, 1 Mile Walk/Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer.  Everyone in the 5K, 1 Mile Walk/Run will need to wear their Bib Number that shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to Food for Our Journey.