Just A Call Away 5K and Fun Run is an annual event organized by Crisis Center, Inc. Participants can choose between a live chip-timed 5K, an in-person fun run, or a virtual 5K. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join. The event will take place at Patriot Park in Homewood, AL.
RACE DAY
Join us for the in-person 5K and fun run option on August 17th. Located at Patriot Park in Homewood.
Packet Pickup and Schedule
Friday, August 16, 2024
Location: Trak Shak, 2839 18th St. S, Homewood, 35209
Packet Pickup: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Location: Patriot Park, 710 Oak Grove Rd., Homewood, 35209
Packet Pickup: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
5K Start: 8:00 a.m.
Fun Run Start: 9:00 a.m.
5K Awards Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
COURSE MAP
Click here for detailed 5K map: 5K map
Or for the Fun Run: Fun Run map
VIRTUAL 5K
What is the Virtual 5K? For this year's virtual option, participants will run or walk 5K (3.1 miles) anytime before or on August 17th.
How to Submit Virtual Results: To enter the time for your virtual 5K, visit your profile on RunSignup and click Submit Virtual Results. Or click here to find your name, where you can also find the Submit Virtual Results option.
*Race shirts and swag come with ALL race registrations, virtual or live. Must register by Tuesday, August 1, to receive your shirt size on race weekend.
Team Information
Create/Join a Fundraising TeamParticipating as a team can be a lot of fun and what a great way to honor a survivor or remember a loved one. It only takes two people to make up a team. To create a team name and create your fundraising page, click here.
Awards
Live Chip-Timed 5K Awards
Individual 5k Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male / Female
Overall Masters Male / Female
Top 3 Male/Female Age Group Awards:
8 and under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Overall and age-group awards will not be duplicated.
Team 5k Awards:
Fastest Overall Team
Largest Overall Team
About Crisis Center Inc.
Just A Call Away 5k benefits Crisis Center, Inc., which serves the unmet needs of people experiencing personal crisis or mental health issues and respond with services that promote coping, emotional health and well being.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All race entries are non-transferable and non-refundable. The event will occur rain or shine, hot or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. All plans are subject to change contingent upon state and local restrictions at time of event. In that event of a cancellation, there will be no refunds. Entry fees will be considered a donation to Crisis Center, Inc.
