Event Description
Backpack Buddy Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Veterans Park in Alabaster
5K Course Map [Click Here]
Race Entry Fees [Click Here]
Team Entry Fee Discounts: [Click Here] Team Registration Fees for Team of 10 or more
PDF of Race Application [Click Here]
5K Will be Chip Timed!
Pre-Race Packet Pickup & Registration:
Friday, September 20, 2019 - 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Vineyard Family Services
2834-H Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
[Directions | Map]
Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration:
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Veterans Park
7305 Hwy 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
[Directions | Map]
Race Day Agenda:
Saturday, September 21, 2019
6:30am - Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:45am - 5K Registration Closes
8:00am - 5K Starts
8:45:am - Fun Run Registration Closes
9:00am - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
9:30am - 5K Awards & Door Prizes
Health Screening: The Samford Pharmacy School will conduct a free health screening with blood pressure, glucose and BMI testing.
Kids Fun Area: Mr. Larry will be making balloon animals for the kids!
5K Awards:
Top 3 Male / Female Overall
Top 1 Male / Female Master (40+)
Top 3 Male/Female Age Group winners in:
0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
Team Entry Fee Discounts: [Click Here]
Team Awards:
Top 3 Largest Teams
Sponsorship Opportunities [PDF Document]
Bib Number Transfer and Cancellation Policy:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by September 18, 2019. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to Vineyard Family Services.
