UAB National Alumni Society Scholarship Run
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20th Annual UAB National Alumni Society Scholarship Run
The event takes place Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama (3785 W Jackson Boulevard, 35213). It is the 20th annual Scholarship Run hosted by the UAB National Alumni Society. The event returns to Crestline Village and is held on a flat, certified course.
Distances and event types
- 10K (two loops of the 5K route)
- 5K
- Virtual Run
- 1 Mile Adult Fun Run
- 1 Mile Kid Fun Run
Course, timing and purpose
The in-person course is certified and will be chipped and timed. All in-person and virtual participants receive a packet that includes a t-shirt and a finisher medal. Winner medals are awarded to overall first place finishers and to top finishers in each age and gender group for the 5K and 10K races. If registering after Friday, April 10, desired t-shirt size is not guaranteed. Online registration for the 5K, 10K, and Fun Runs closes the day before the event; same-day in-person registration will be handled onsite.
The Scholarship Run raises funds to support student scholarships through the UAB National Alumni Society, a 501(c)(3) organization. Scholarships have supported a range of students, including first year, first-generation, legacy, and graduate students. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.