Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K

Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Birmingham, AL; RAILROAD PARK, 1600 First Ave South, 35233
Type: RUN

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1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM CDT · From $28.95
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT · Closes Feb 24, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.95
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
5K
Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.95
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT · Closes Feb 24, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

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5K
Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.95
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

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Family Strong Friday May 15 10 AM-2PM The Hill Center 1400 Univ Blvd Birmingham AL 35294

13th Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer Saturday May 16, 2026

8 AM 5K

9 AM Fun Run

9:20 AM Survivor & Memorial Walk

PACKET & T SHIRT PICK UP :

- Friday May 15 2026 12-6:00 PM Trak Shak S 18th St Homewood, AL

-Saturday May 16 2026 7-7:30 AM Rail Road Park Birmingham, AL

START and FINISH 1600 1st Ave South RAILROAD PARK Birmingham, AL

Race ROUTE LINK https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/154194957

Survivor & Memorial WALK 9:20 AM : no need to register

AWARDS: CHIP TIME: Age Groups M/F every 5 years starting age 10 ...; Overall M/F & Masters M/F

VIRTUAL Run/Walk your own 5k or 1 mile route

Blazer Bolt Inc: 501(c)(3) (Tax Exempt # 47-4030497)

ENTRY FEE non refundable

Blazer Bolt, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization whose annual event is the Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer. This race was created entirely to support those who are battling brain cancer. All proceeds will directly benefit the University of Alabama Birmingham Division of Neuro Oncology and Children’s of Alabama Neuro Oncology for research of adult and pediatric brain cancer as well as patient support services.

DONATION Blazer Bolt Inc. 501(c)(3) ID # 47-4030497 UAB Division of Neuro Oncology 510 20th Street South Faculty Office Tower 1020 Birmingham, AL 35294

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