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Birmingham, Alabama, United States
2026 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day
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- 5k
4800 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242 US
About the Event
2026 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day
The 12th Annual #Judy5K will be held on Saturday, March 14th! This is a rain or shine event and will not be rescheduled. We are monitoring the weather for participant safety. Run, Walk, or Sleep In to support our great students, as all proceeds from this race go to scholarships for JSCC students in need. All are invited to enjoy fun activities including free popcorn, cotton candy, and other tasty treats! PLUS a DJ, face painting, and more!
The annual Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K is held in honor of Jefferson State Community College’s former president Dr. Judy M. Merritt. Serving as President for 35 years, she was the first female president of an Alabama college; her leadership and vision were unparalleled. Judy, as she preferred to be called, embodied the spirit of Jefferson State and our mission to serve all in our community. “While the dream for many has been achieved, the fight for pathways to education, equality, and inclusion continues.” ~ Judy M. Merritt
Medals will be awarded as follows: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Top Male & Female Overall Top male and female runners in the following categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Date: March 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Hoover's Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242
Packet Pick Up: Thursday, March 12th, between 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Friday, March 13th, between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Judy M. Merritt Health Science building on JSCC's Shelby-Hoover campus. Packets will also be available for pickup on race day, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Park Pavilion. All runners should be checked in by 8:30 a.m.
Award Ceremony: Winners will be announced, and medals awarded around 10:30 a.m. at the pavilion.
Prices:
5K - $20 if registered before February 13; $25 if registered February 14 - March 13; $30 if registered on March 14 (day of race)
$15 for College Students and Ages 18 and under - Use Code STUDENT at Checkout
Sleep In 5k / Virtual Challenge - $15
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| 5K - Early Bird | $20.00 | View |
| 5K - Regular | $25.00 | View |
| 5K - Race Day | $30.00 | View |
| 5K - Student | $15.00 | View |
| Sleep In 5k / Virtual Challenge | $15.00 | View |
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