UAB Veterans Day 5K
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About the race
The UAB Veterans Day 5K presented by Viva Health is the fourth annual community event held on November 14, 2026, at Railroad Park in Birmingham, Alabama. The event supports military-connected students and since 2023 has granted more than $22,000 in emergency funding to help with housing insecurity, unexpected expenses, and everyday college costs. Race options include multiple 5K divisions and a one mile fun run. Categories listed by the organizer include general, military and veteran, student and youth, virtual, a free kids option for children 12 and under, and a Girls On The Run running buddies category.
Virtual participation is available to UAB alumni and military-connected community members anywhere in the world; virtual participants receive a race shirt and finisher medal mailed within one week after the event unless they select in-person pickup. Timing for the 5K is chip timed by The Right Time. All 5K participants receive a race shirt and finisher medal except the free kids option, which does not include swag. Events are stroller and wheelchair friendly; the kids free category requires a registered parent or guardian to accompany the child on course. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and to top male and female finishers in each age division.
Packet pickup is available early at the UAB Hill Student Center and onsite on race day. Volunteer roles include set up, registration, course direction, finish line support, and break down. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
