We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- We Love Teachers 5K · We Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry · We Love Teachers 5K - Under 18
From the Organizer
10 Cities.
One Day.
One Movement.
Join thousands across the country on October 10th for the We ❤️ Teachers 5K .
Birmingham has been selected as one of the host cities for this groundbreaking event!
On 10.10.26, educators, supporters, and communities across the country will move together as part of the:
👉 National Day to Move for Education
Our Birmingham event will take place at beautiful Veterans Park in Hoover AL.
We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide is the world's largest simultaneous teacher celebration.
🌎 WHAT YOU’RE JOINING:
- 10 in-person races across the U.S.
- Thousands of virtual participants nationwide
- A shared goal:
👉 Celebrate educators. Strengthen communities.
🔥 WHY THIS MATTERS
When educators are healthy, supported, and energized…
👉 Students win
👉 Schools improve
👉 Communities get stronger
This is bigger than a race.
👉 It’s a movement.
Your result appears on the national leaderboard in real time
Dedicate your run
Every participant can dedicate their run to a specific teacher. That teacher receives a personal digital certificate of appreciation — often the first time they've heard that kind of impact acknowledged in words. Add your dedication during registration before October 10th.
School challenge
Running with your school community? Register your school team and compete on the National School Spirit Leaderboard. Every virtual participant who joins your school team counts toward your school's national total.
🎽 WHAT YOU GET
- Official We ❤️ Teachers Worldwide 5K shirt
- Finisher medal
- Official race bib
- Chip-timed race experience
- Access to national and local race results
- Opportunity to appear on the national leaderboard
🎯 GOAL
We’re aiming for:
👉 100,000 miles walked or run for educators.
Be part of making it happen.
All 5K participants receive T-shirts & Finisher Medals. T-shirts will be handed out after the race.
Race will be chip timed.
Award Categories: Overall Male and Female. Top 3 Male and Female - 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
New Awards for this year:
Most School Spirit (School with highest participation)
Fastest Teacher (Male & Female)
Team Champion (Lowest average time - Minimum Team Size is 4 - form your team)
Legacy Award - Best Parent-Child Duo Time
There will be music, food and prizes. Form a team and COMPETE!
It is a great event that just needs YOU to make it special.
Race Day Schedule
7:00-7:55 Registration/Packet Pickup
7:45 Opening Ceremony & Warm up
8:00 Race Start
8:45 Award Ceremony
9:00 -11:00 Race Celebration
💥 CALL TO ACTION!!
Register today and be part of the movement.
👉 Spots are limited…. Join Us!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham?
- We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham is a running race held in Meadowbrook, Alabama on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Meadowbrook, Alabama at 4800 Valleydale Rd, Meadowbrook, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
We Love Teachers 5K - Birmingham
Oct 10, 2026