Race Details
Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the 4th Annual UAB Veterans Day 5K presented by Viva Health at Railroad Park — a community event dedicated to honoring those who have served and supporting the next generation of military-connected students.
Since launching in 2023, this event has grown into one of Birmingham's most meaningful Veterans Day traditions. Last year alone, more than 1,100 participants and 100 volunteers showed up to make a difference and because of this community's support, we've granted over $22,000 in emergency funding to military-connected students since 2023, helping cover housing insecurity, unexpected expenses, and the everyday costs of earning a degree.
This year, we're continuing that mission with even greater purpose, and we want you to be part of it.
Whether you're a runner, walker, rucker, or wheelchair racer, there's a place for you at the starting line. Not local or can't make the date? Join us virtually — our 2026 race includes a virtual option open to UAB alumni and military-connected community members anywhere in the world.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Railroad Park, 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Timing: Professionally chip timed by The Right Time
Swag: All 5K participants receive a race shirt and finisher medal (excludes Kids Free option)
Race Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6242486116/
Finisher Awards
Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. Age group awards will be presented to the top male and female finisher in each division.
Race Packet Pickup
Early Pickup: November 12–13 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | UAB Hill Student Center, Suite 313
Race Day Pickup: Begins at 6:30 AM onsite
Virtual Participants: Your race shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to the address provided at registration within one week following the race. Prefer to skip the wait? Select in-person pickup at registration and collect your packet during Early Pickup or on Race Day.
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to support the cause behind the scenes? We welcome volunteers to help with:
Set Up (6:00–8:00 AM)
Registration (6:30–8:15 AM)
Course Direction (8:00–9:45 AM)
Finish Line Support (8:00–9:30 AM)
Break Down (9:30–11:00 AM)
Sign up to volunteer here: Volunteer Form
Follow us: @UABVeterans on Instagram
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
08:00
$20.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$0.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Birmingham.
Learn more about the host city, Birmingham.
Birmingham is a city in the north central region of Alabama, United States. It is the third-most populous city in the state, with an estimated population of 196,357 as of 2024. The Birmingham metropolitan area, with over 1.19 million residents, is the largest metropolitan area in Alabama and 47th-most populous in the US. Birmingham serves as a major regional economic, medical, and educational hub of the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions. It is the county seat of Jefferson County.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of UAB Veterans Day 5K presented by Viva Health.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Brody Serena | 19:56.3 | |
| 🥈 | Jeff Clark | 20:10.9 | |
| 🥉 | Easton Gunnells | 20:20.9 | |
| 4 | Sabina Gonzalez | 20:24.6 | |
| 5 | Nina Potter | 20:27.1 | |
| 6 | Abou Mboob | 20:36.8 | |
| 7 | Christopher Alford | 20:45.8 | |
| 8 | Jack Colburn | 21:08.4 | |
| 9 | Mia Martin | 21:18.1 | |
| 10 | Moses Phiri | 21:23 | |
| 11 | Kinsey Sivley | 21:37.7 | |
| 12 | Clay Hightower | 21:45.2 | |
| 13 | RJ Lee | 22:12.2 | |
| 14 | Hamp Waller | 22:24.7 | |
| 15 | Demetrius Pearson | 22:27.6 | |
| 16 | Ian Maisonville | 22:33 | |
| 17 | Al Hecklinski | 22:38.7 | |
| 18 | Brandon Wright | 22:38.7 | |
| 19 | Anonymous Anonymous | 22:45.1 | |
| 20 | Zachary Resendez | 22:50.6 | |
| 21 | Ryan Hatfield | 23:08.5 | |
| 22 | Lee Russell | 23:19.1 | |
| 23 | Thornton Turner | 23:23.9 | |
| 24 | Daniel Simmons | 23:25.1 | |
| 25 | Reid Hale | 23:46.3 | |
| 26 | Trenton Davis | 23:50 | |
| 27 | Josue Hernandez | 23:55.1 | |
| 28 | nadia gwinn | 24:02.6 | |
| 29 | JT Mathis | 24:05.3 | |
| 30 | Samuel Fulkerson | 24:18.4 | |
| 31 | Charlene gwinn | 24:29.5 | |
| 32 | Michael Crowder | 24:37.3 | |
| 33 | Devonte Ward | 24:52.8 | |
| 34 | Steven Crowder | 24:57.9 | |
| 35 | Will Mattson | 25:06.8 | |
| 36 | Keith Nguyen | 25:07.3 | |
| 37 | Sam McMahon | 25:11.2 | |
| 38 | Josie Browne | 25:11.7 | |
| 39 | Krishna Chinta | 25:22.8 | |
| 40 | Jeff Aiken | 25:31.1 | |
| 41 | Diego Moreno | 25:53.5 | |
| 42 | Maria Santos | 25:53.9 | |
| 43 | Aliana Ching | 26:04.6 | |
| 44 | Grant Tincher | 26:15.7 | |
| 45 | Aidan Calvert | 26:24.5 | |
| 46 | Gregory Danielson III | 26:27 | |
| 47 | Owen Racelis | 26:34.2 | |
| 48 | Rachel White | 26:35.2 | |
| 49 | Abigail Saalwaechter | 26:38.6 | |
| 50 | Charles Branch | 26:39.4 |
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