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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day | 5K | Mar 13, 20279:00 AM | $20$25 after Feb 13, 2027 | – |
| Sleep In 5k! / Virtual ChallengeVirtual | 5K | Mar 13, 20279:00 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $25 on Feb 13, 2027.
Online registration closes Mar 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Birmingham runs 36:28, about 11:44 a mile, based on 29 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:53 and men in 30:38.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:01 AM, and the 2027 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Hoover's Veterans Park, Birmingham, AL 35242
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Set Up Events - SC) for 2027 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:23 or better, the top quarter in 28:57, and half the field in 36:53; the last tenth came in after 59:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:17 | 27:29 |
| 20-29 | 34:00 | 24:27 |
| 30-39 | 53:34 | 26:06 |
| 40-49 | 58:18 | 30:57 |
| 50-59 | 40:18 | 40:34 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
About average for Alabama 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:57, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 2027 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K & Family Fun Day cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Platinum | $2000. Everything in Gold Sponsorship plus…. Title sponsor status with premium promotion; event and t-shirt. Ten race registrations. Gold | $1000. Everything in Silver Sponsorship plus…. Link to company website on sponsor page…
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The 13th Annual #Judy5K will be held on Saturday, March 13!
Run, walk, or sleep in to support our great students, as all proceeds from this race go to scholarships for JSCC students in need.
All are invited to enjoy fun activities including free popcorn, cotton candy, and other tasty treats! PLUS a DJ, face painting, and more!