About the We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham
The course runs through Veterans Park in Hoover, a green, open setting that keeps things straightforward underfoot. The race is chip-timed and awards go several age groups deep, plus there are team and school spirit categories alongside the standard overall placings. The theme is celebrating educators, and during registration runners can name a specific teacher their effort is for.
Packet pickup opens race morning at the park, with an opening ceremony and warm-up before the start. Food, music, and a prize ceremony follow the race, and the post-race celebration stretches well into the morning.
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Distances & Start Times
5K10/10/2026 08:00$40
We Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry10/10/2026 08:00$30
We Love Teachers 5K - Under 1810/10/2026 08:00$20
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