We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham
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We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham
The We Love Teachers 5K in Birmingham is scheduled for October 10, 2026. The event is presented as one of ten in-person races across the U.S., with additional virtual participation nationwide. The Birmingham event is set at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama.
Participants can register under different entry categories with separate fees: a general 5K entry, an Educator entry, and an Under‑18 entry. The general registration window opens May 15, 2026 and closes June 30, 2026. Educator and Under‑18 registration open May 13, 2026 and close August 31, 2026. Listed fees include $35 for the general 5K, $30 for the Educator entry, and $20 for the Under‑18 entry.
Race services and features include an official event shirt, finisher medal, race bib, chip timing, and access to national and local race results. Results may appear on a national leaderboard in real time. Participants can dedicate their run to a specific teacher and add that dedication during registration. School teams can register to compete on a national school spirit leaderboard; virtual participants who join a school team count toward the school's total.
Award categories cover overall male and female winners and age-group awards for top finishers. Additional awards listed for the event year include Most School Spirit, Fastest Teacher, Team Champion, and a Legacy Award for best parent-child duo time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
