We Love Leeds Spirit Sprint 5K Glow Run
We Love Leeds Spirit Sprint 5K Glow Run is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Leeds, AL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Location
- 8393 1st Avenue, Leeds, AL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎽 We Love Leeds Spirit Sprint 5K Glow Run
📅 September 12, 2026 | 🏘️ Historic Downtown Leeds
Get ready to lace up and show your local pride at the second annual We Love Leeds Spirit Sprint, but with a glow in the dark twist this year!
🏃♀️ 5K Race – 7:00 PM (Chip-timed & professionally managed by Fleet Feet)
🏆 Awards Ceremony – Immediately after race
🏅 Awards & Medals
✨ Overall Male & Female Winners of the 5K will receive special awards.
🥇🥈🥉 Plus, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded in the following age groups:
👟 0–9 | 10–14 | 15–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60+
💚 Show Your Leeds Spirit!
We encourage all participants to wear Leeds green to spread hometown pride as you race through the charming streets of downtown.
🎪 Be sure to join us before the races for lots of fun and Greenwave pride! Enjoy an afternoon full of:
🛍️ Local vendors
🍔 Food trucks
🎈 Bounce houses
🎨 Face painting
🎶 Live music
💚 Cheering on the Greenwave
… and so much more!
📍 Race Day Packet Pickup – Beginning at 6:00 PM near the starting line in downtown Leeds
👕 Register by August 31 to guarantee your official race day T-shirt!
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
87°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Leeds, AL
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- We Love Leeds Spirit Sprint 5K Glow Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 8393 1st Avenue, Leeds, AL
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We Love Leeds Spirit Sprint 5K Glow Run
Sep 12, 2026