Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K
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Event details
The 2026 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day takes place on March 14, 2026 in Birmingham, AL. The event is held at Hoover's Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242. It is a rain-or-shine event and will not be rescheduled. Proceeds from the event go to scholarships for Jefferson State Community College students in need. The race is held in honor of Jefferson State Community College’s former president, Dr. Judy M. Merritt. On-site activities include free popcorn and cotton candy, a DJ, face painting, and other family-friendly attractions. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female, and for top male and female in age groups 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.
Registration, fees and packet pickup
Distances and options:
- 5K
- Sleep In 5k / Virtual Challenge
Registration fees for the 5K vary by date: $20 if registered before February 13; $25 if registered February 14 - March 13; $30 on the day of the race. College students and ages 18 and under pay $15 with a student code. The Sleep In 5k / Virtual Challenge price is $15. 5K and virtual participants receive a swag bag and race shirt (shirt only guaranteed for registrations before February 13). Packet pickup is available Thursday, March 12 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and Friday, March 13 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) in the lobby of the Judy M. Merritt Health Science building on JSCC's Shelby-Hoover campus. Packets are also available on race day at the Veterans Park Pavilion. Winners and medals will be announced at the pavilion around 10:30 a.m. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.