Sat, May 8, 2027

Motherwalk & Run 5K

Homewood, AL

Opens Sep 1, 2026Annual since at least 2014

5K1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Mar 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Motherwalk & Run 5K

The course runs through Homewood Central Park, so the surroundings are green and shaded for most of the route. There is also a shorter fun run option for anyone who wants to cover less ground. The race benefits the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation, and survivors are recognized from the start line before the field heads out.

Packet pickup happens on two evenings before race day at Trak Shak, a local running store in Homewood, with additional pickup available the morning of the race at the park. Pets on leashes and strollers are both welcome on the course.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

329finishers

16:56winner

35:04median

1:09:03cutoff

Top 3: Joseph Pitard (16:56) · Erica Speegle (17:21) · Amanda Cuomo (18:37)

The Motherwalk & Run 5K has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/8/2027 08:00$25

1 Mile5/8/2027 09:00$20

5K5/8/2027 08:00$25

5K5/8/2027 08:00Free

1 Mile5/8/2027 09:00Free

5K5/8/2027 08:00Free

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Common Questions About the Motherwalk & Run 5K

Will I finish last at the Motherwalk & Run 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Motherwalk & Run 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 329 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Motherwalk & Run 5K?

The 5K winner ran 16:56 while the median finisher took 35:04. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.