Rumpshaker 5K

March 27, 2027
Regions Field, Birmingham, AL

Benefiting: Colorectal Cancer Awareness

We are very excited to announce the 18th Annual Rumpshaker 5K to be held on Saturday, March 27, 2027, at Regions Field, Birmingham, AL.  Without your support, we would not be able to carry out our mission to raise awareness and provide hope and support to those fighting this disease.  

Rumpshaker 5K In-Person Event: 
The in-person 5K race participants will be chip-timed. In-person 5K participants will be eligible for the $5 team discount along with Virtual 5K  (team discounts apply to teams of 5 participants or more). $5 off Team Discount Ends Saturday, March 20th.  Register early to save.

Rumpshaker 5K Virtual Event:  [More Info]
Formerly known as "My Rump is Sleeping In" we have now expanded this category to include the Virtual 5K Race.  This category is eligible for a $5 discount for each team member (teams of 5 participants or more). You will receive the 5K T-Shirt as part of your registration package.  $5 off Team Discount Ends Saturday, March 20th.  Register early to save.

How to register for Rumpshaker 5K:
How to register or change your registration information [Click Here]
How to Create a Team [Click Here]
How to Join a Team [Click Here] 
List of Teams and Team Members [Click Here] 
How to Manage your Fundraising Team [Click Here]
Fundraise $250 and receive up to $25 of your entry fee back. Must register for the race and sign up as an individual fundraiser. Register your Team as a fundraiser as well and win Top Fundraising Team! [Click Here to Start]

Race Packet Pickup Information:
Team Captain Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Team Captain Request Team Packet Pickup [Click Here] – Please do so before Friday, March 19th
If team packet pick-up is requested by Friday, March 20, 2027, the Team Captain will pick up ALL the race packets for their team. If this is not requested by March 19th, all team members are responsible for picking up their own race packet.
Wednesday – Friday, March  24th - 26th, 2027 11:00 am – 6:00 pm  
Fleet Feet Sports

Pre-Race Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration:
Individual & Team Packet Pickup & Registration
Wednesday - Friday, March  24 - 26 , 2027 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Location:
Fleet Feet - Birmingham
3060 Healthy Way, Suite 100    
Birmingham, AL 35243
[Directions | Map]  

** NOTE: If you registered to be on a team after 5:00 pm Friday, March 19, 2027, you will need to pick up your race packet as an Individual or contact your Team Captain. 

5K Course Map PDF [Click Here]   USATF Course Map [Click Here]  AL18022JE  USATF Certified
5K Course Map Online [Click Here]
5K RaceJoy Map [Click Here]  More about RaceJoy [Click Here]
1 Mile Fun Run Map PDF  [Click Here]  Online Map [Click Here]

Race Day Agenda:
March 27, 2027
6:30 am - Race Day Packet Pickup 
7:15 am - 5K Registration Closes
8:00 am - 5K Run / Walk Starts  
9:00 am - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
9:15 am - 9:30 am - 5K Awards 

Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration
Regions Field - March 27, 2027
1401 1st Ave S.
Birmingham, AL 35233
[Directions | Map]

Race Day Parking and Road Closures:
We strongly encourage carpooling whenever possible. Free Parking at 1200 5th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35233 [Map | Directions]  There is a short walk to Regions Field.  [PDF] of Parking lot location and the short walk to Regions Field.  
Street Closure:  1st Ave S. between 14th St. S. & 16th St. S. (this is the start area)

Rumpshaker - FAQs [Click Here]

Race Day Donations: If anyone needs to drop off donations, they can look for Beth Sanders near the inflatable colon on Saturday from
7:00 am - 8:00 am.

5K Awards:
Top 3 Overall Awards Male/Female based on Gun Time
0-9 thru 75+ in 5 Year Age Group Awards based on Chip Time
0-9      10-14    15-19
20-24   25-29   30-34
35-39   40-44   45-49
50-54   55-59   60-64
65-69   70-74   75+

Team Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place: (Any race category)
•  Team with Most Participants 
•  Team with Most Funds Raised Overall 
•  Team with the Most Funds Raised per Team Member 

One trophy only: (In-Person 5K Only)
•  Fastest Female Team
•  Fastest Male Team
•  Fastest Co-Ed Team
•  Most Team Spirit

Race results will be posted here: 
Championship Results Website [Click Here]
RunSignUp Results Website [Click Here] 
Best Times [Click Here] - Videos will also be posted 

How to wear your Bib-Tag Timing Chip:
All  In-Person 5K participants will be provided a timing chip to produce timed race results. [Click Here] to see details on how to wear your Bib-Tag Timing Chip. Please wear your bib number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race. Remember to bring your bib number on race day. No bib number means no recorded time. The timing chip is located on the backside of your bib number.

Strollers at the Race: If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times, and that you start from the back of the "RUN 30 minute or greater" or "WALK ONLY" corrals This will allow your family members, and our other participants, a safer race experience.

Bib Number Transfer and Cancellation Policy:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. Bib number transfers of registration must be completed by March 20, 2027. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant [Click Here] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to Rumpshaker, Inc. 

Bandit Policy:
Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Running with No registration is not permitted in the 5K. Please be sure to register for the Rumpshaker 5K so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 5K will need to wear their Bib Number that shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to Rumpshaker Inc.