20th Annual Spring Scramble 5K
5K · Fun Run · Walk
4/25/2026, 12:00:00 AM · Birmingham, Alabama, US
Est. 2025 · Listed Jan 4, 2024
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Join us for our 20th Annual Spring Scramble 5K Walk/Run! The Spring Scramble 5K is one of several community outreach events organized by the UAB Pediatric Residency Program through our Community, Outreach, and Advocacy Program called Coat of Arms. All proceeds will go to our Coat of Arms advocacy organization, which supports initiatives for food insecurity, literacy, education, and health promotion for children within the Birmingham community and state of Alabama. We welcome you to bring your friends, family, and pets to exercise and spend time together for a great cause.
Please register by April 1st, 2026 to guarantee your shirt size. Kids 8 and under can register to run for a non-timed run which includes a T-shirt, meal, and Medal for all participants. Participants do NOT get race packet; run is un-timed. A T-shirt may be purchased separately. If participant wants timed option, select normal registration!
Who: Anyone
What: 5K Walk/run, in-person or virtual, for $35
In-person: Includes race T-shirt, race packet, and meal
In-person 8 & under Fun Run: Includes T-shirt, meal and Medal for all participants. Participants do NOT get race packet; run is un-timed. If participant wants timed option, select normal registration.
Virtual registration: Includes race t-shirt and race packet shipped free of charge
When: Race starts at Saturday, 4/25 at 5:30pm. The pre-race party (door prize giveaway, kid's corner, music) will begin at 3:30pm.
Where: Trak Shak Homewood (2839 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209)
Why: To have a fun time together and support the children of Alabama!
How: Packet pickup will be the week prior at UAB/Children's of Alabama and the day of the race starting at 3:30pm.
If you would only like to purchase a race t-shirt, please visit the Store (link below).
For more information on sponsorship and donations, please follow this link: https://give.childrensal.org/event/pediatric-residents-spring-scramble-2025/e656396
In addition to promoting healthy choices among our community's youth, our goal is to raise funds to directly support the health and well-being of the children in our community.
We are thankful for the support of the local running community, Children's of Alabama, and our sponsors for making our event a success!
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