The St. Elias Cedar Run 5K

09/04/2026

🚨 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS LABOR DAY! 🚨

Still thinking about signing up for the 2027 Cedar Run 5K & Cedar Shake Fun Run? This is your sign! 👟🇺🇸

Register by Labor Day to snag our special $17.76 early bird registration in celebration of America’s 250th birthday! 🎉

Don't wait! Register now and save!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸✨ A revolutionary deal is here!

To celebrate America's 250th Birthday, we're rolling registration back to 1776... well, sort of. 😉

🎉 Early Bird Registration is just $17.76 in honor of the year our nation declared its independence.

Don't wait! This patriotic pricing won't last forever! Grab your friends, lace up your running shoes, and join us for the Cedar Run 5K while you can still register for just $17.76.

❤️ Every step supports Food For Our Journey, helping provide meals to those experiencing food insecurity in our community.

Register today before prices go up! 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The Cedar 5K & 1 Mile is on Saturday April 18, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and SleepIn.

07/03/2026

🚨 Registration is officially OPEN! 🏃‍♀️🎉

The countdown to the 2027 Cedar Run 5K & Cedar Shake Fun Run starts now!

Whether you're chasing a PR, walking with friends, or making it a family tradition, we'd love to see you at the starting line. Join us for a morning of fun, community, and giving back as we raise money for Food for Our Journey.

Don't wait! Secure your spot today and be part of one of Birmingham's favorite spring races!

04/22/2026

Thank you for making the 13th Annual St. Elias Cedar Run 5k and Cedar Shake Fun Run an unforgettable day! 💚✨

From the energy at the starting line to the smiles at the finish, this year’s Cedar Run 5K and Cedar Shake Fun Run was something special!

To our runners, walkers, fun runners, and even our sleep-ins, thank you for registering, showing up, and being part of a beautiful morning full of fun and community impact.

To our sponsors, thank you for your generosity and for helping make this event possible.

To everyone behind the scenes—our check in volunteers, water stop volunteers, course guides, raffle organizers, outreach team, and more—this race simply wouldn’t happen without you.

Thank you Food for Our Journey for coming out and sharing your mission with everyone! We are so happy to be able to raise money for and support your charitable works!

We’re so grateful for this community!🫶

04/17/2026

Not your average 5K 👀

We’ve got medals, race tees, fun run prizes, face paint, raffle prizes, and a chip-timed, USATF certified course…

PLUS a full Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival waiting for you at the finish line 🎉

And the best part? 100% of race proceeds benefit Food for Our Journey! ❤️

Tomorrow is race day so sign up now to join the fun!

04/15/2026

Team registration has been extended! 👏

You now have until tomorrow (4/16) at 11:59 PM to get your team together and signed up! ⏰

Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and don’t miss your chance to compete for Largest Team, Fastest Team, and Best Team Spirit! 🏃‍♀️🎉

04/15/2026

Presenting the best swag bags in Birmingham 👏
The first 200 registrants are guaranteed a bag, so make sure you’re signed up and ready to grab yours!
Packet pickup will be at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church during the St. Elias Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival this Friday (the 17th) from 11 AM–6 PM. We’ll be set up on the front lawn, come find us!
Pro tip: your swag bag includes a festival cup, so be sure to pick it up before you head into the festival to enjoy a drink on us! 🎉🏃‍♀️

04/13/2026

The finish line just got a little sweeter! 🍧🎉

All Cedar Shake 1 Mile Fun Run finishers will receive a voucher for a FREE scoop of Italian ice, courtesy of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Vestavia!

We’re so grateful for Bruster’s support in making race day even more fun! Get ready to run, celebrate, and enjoy your well-earned Italian ice!

04/11/2026

1 week until we hit the course! 👟

Get a preview of where you’ll be running on race day! Swipe to check out the official route and start planning your race strategy!👀

Whether you’re chasing a PR or just soaking in the atmosphere, it’s going to be an incredible day. Don’t forget, our course is USATF certified, so your time counts!

Not registered yet? There’s still time to join us on April 18! Grab your spot and come be part of the fun, all while supporting Food for Our Journey!

04/10/2026

Our raffle prizes this year are SO good!!! 👏🎉

A huge thank you to the amazing local businesses who generously donated these prizes! Your support plays such a big role in making the St. Elias Cedar Run 5K and Cedar Shake 1 Mile Fun Run special, and we are so grateful!

This year’s raffle includes several gift cards to some great local restaurants, a Pilates class, gym memberships, and McWane Science center tickets... definitely something you don’t want to miss!!👀

Here’s what you need to know to be entered:
• You must be registered for the 5K or Fun Run by April 17 at 5 PM
• Race day registrants are NOT eligible for the raffle
• You must be present on race morning to win

Winners will be announced on race morning! Good luck! 🎟️🏃‍♀️