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The St. Elias Cedar Run 5K Join us for the 12th Annual St. Elias Cedar Run 5K and 1 mile Cedar Shake Fun Run on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Registration is now open! The St.

All proceeds benefit the charity, Food For Our Journey. Elias Maronite Catholic Church Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival will once again host the St. Elias Cedar Run 5K and the Cedar Shake Fun Run in person! Both run/walk events will benefit Just Keep Smiling. Please make plans now to participate on the weekend of April 30, 2022 for a great cause! For more information or to register, visit our website at steliascedarrun.org

Additional information:
https://runsignup.com/cedarrun5k

Thank you for making the 13th Annual St. Elias Cedar Run 5k and Cedar Shake Fun Run an unforgettable day! 💚✨From the ene...
22/04/2026

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!🫶

Not your average 5K 👀We’ve got medals, race tees, fun run prizes, face paint, raffle prizes, and a chip-timed, USATF cer...
17/04/2026

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!

Team registration has been extended! 👏You now have until tomorrow (4/16) at 11:59 PM to get your team together and signe...
15/04/2026

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! 🏃‍♀️🎉

15/04/2026

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! 🎉🏃‍♀️

The finish line just got a little sweeter! 🍧🎉All Cedar Shake 1 Mile Fun Run finishers will receive a voucher for a FREE ...
13/04/2026

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!

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 r...
11/04/2026

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!

Our raffle prizes this year are SO good!!! 👏🎉A huge thank you to the amazing local businesses who generously donated the...
10/04/2026

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! 🎟️🏃‍♀️

The Cedar Run 5K would not be possible without our incredible sponsors! 👏From start to finish, their support helps bring...
09/04/2026

The Cedar Run 5K would not be possible without our incredible sponsors! 👏

From start to finish, their support helps bring this race to life and allows us to give back in a meaningful way. Each of these businesses plays a huge role in making race day possible, and we’re so grateful for their partnership.

Thank you to all of our sponsors at every level for your generosity! Be sure to check them out and show them some love! 💚

Running is always better with a team 👟Grab your crew and sign up together for the St. Elias Cedar Run 5K! Don't forget, ...
06/04/2026

Running is always better with a team 👟
Grab your crew and sign up together for the St. Elias Cedar Run 5K! Don't forget, you get $5 off your registration when you sign up as a team!

Teams must have at least 5 registered participants to qualify, and you’ll be competing for:

🏆 Largest Team – Most registered participants by April 15, 2026 (teams can include 5K or 1 Mile runners)
🏆 Fastest Team – Based on the combined time of the first 5 team members to finish the 5K
🏆 Team Spirit Award – Judged by the race committee on race day

Whether you’re racing for a win or just want to enjoy it with friends, it’s more fun together! Tag your team and get registered!

Big news!!!🚨 The Cedar Run 5K is officially USATF Certified! 🏃‍♂️✨That means our course has been professionally measured...
31/03/2026

Big news!!!🚨 The Cedar Run 5K is officially USATF Certified! 🏃‍♂️✨
That means our course has been professionally measured and meets national standards, so you can trust every mile, every split, and every PR!
Come run it with us April 18, 2026! We can't wait to see you there!💚

We’re under 4 weeks out from the St. Elias Cedar Run 5K and Cedar Shake Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️🔥And trust us… you’re going to want...
23/03/2026

We’re under 4 weeks out from the St. Elias Cedar Run 5K and Cedar Shake Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️🔥
And trust us… you’re going to want to stick around after you cross that finish line!! 😋
The St. Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival will be in full swing with the most delicious food, rich culture, and fun celebration all in one place!
Run first, feast after! We can't wait to see you there! 🙌

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