The Big Run presented by Brooks 2026 — Hoover, AL

Date
June 3, 2026
Location
Hoover, AL
Venue
4800 Valleydale Road
Start Time
6:00 PM
Entry Fee
$25.00
Events
Fleet Feet's The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
Includes
Finisher's Medal
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Celebrate five decades of running with Fleet Feet at The Big Run presented by Brooks. This community 5K on Global Running Day is all about summer vibes, shared memories and the kind of runner’s high that keeps you coming back. The 2026 race will take place at Veterans Park in Hoover and will start at 6pm on Wednesday, June 3. Come early to hang and visit the vendor village and stay after for an after party to celebrate your run and enjoy a good time! The 5K is chip time and the course will be the Spain Park cross country course. All finishers will receive an exclusive Big Run 5k race medal. The top three finishers in each age group will also be awarded courtesy of Fleet Feet Birmingham and Brooks. We'll have a limited amount of race shirts on sale for first come, first serve. Proceeds for the 2026 Big Run 5K will benefit the Birmingham chapter of Girls on the Run! Register today for The Big Run and let the good miles roll! What: A fun 5k to celebrate Global Running Day Where: Veterans

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When is The Big Run presented by Brooks 2026 — Hoover, AL?

The Big Run presented by Brooks 2026 — Hoover, AL takes place on June 3, 2026. The race is held in Hoover, Alabama.

Where is The Big Run presented by Brooks 2026 — Hoover, AL held?

The Big Run presented by Brooks 2026 — Hoover, AL is held at 4800 Valleydale Road in Hoover, Alabama.

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