Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K
Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K is a running race on May 22, 2027 in Birmingham, AL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- May 22, 2027 (290 days to go)
- Location
- RAILROAD PARK, Birmingham, AL
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
14th Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer Saturday May 22, 2027
8 AM 5K
9 AM Fun Run
9:20 AM Survivor & Memorial Walk
REGISTER by Friday APRIL 16, 2027 to guarantee race T shirt & size
PACKET & T SHIRT PICK UP:
-THURS May 20, 2027 4 -6 PM Trak Shak S 18th St Homewood, AL
- FRI May 21, 2027 12-6 PM Trak Shak S 18th St Homewood, AL
NO PACKET PICK UP ON RACE DAY
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 9 and under then 10 and up to 70 plus ...; 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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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Birmingham, AL
Population
199,322
as of 2023
City Elevation
669 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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290
Days to train
- Race
- Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K
- Date
- May 22, 2027
- Location
- RAILROAD PARK, Birmingham, AL
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Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K
May 22, 2027