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Rumpshaker 5K 2027

Date
Saturday, March 27, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $20 · goes up to $35 on Mar 7, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K - In-Person5KMar 27, 20278:00 AM$30$35 after Mar 7, 2027–
Colon Cancer Survivor - 5K - In-Person5KMar 27, 20278:00 AM$30$35 after Mar 7, 2027–
1 Mile Fun RunKidsMar 27, 20279:00 AM$20$25 after Mar 7, 2027–
Colon Cancer Survivor - Fun Run5KMar 27, 20279:00 AM$20$25 after Mar 7, 2027–
Colon Cancer Survivor - Virtual 5KVirtual5KMar 27, 20278:00 AM$25$30 after Mar 7, 2027–
Virtual 5KVirtual5KMar 27, 20278:00 AM$25$30 after Mar 7, 2027–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Mar 7, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K - In-Person and Colon Cancer Survivor - 5K - In-Person: $30 until Mar 7, then $35 until Mar 27, then $40 until Mar 27.
  • 1 Mile Fun Run and Colon Cancer Survivor - Fun Run: $20 until Mar 7, then $25 until Mar 27, then $30 until Mar 27.

Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:43 AM, and the 5K - In-Person starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

1,154
finishers
36:28
median (11:44 /mi)
16:33
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
median 36:2818:151:03:31
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for Rumpshaker 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Rumpshaker 5K?

In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 23:44 or better, the top quarter in 28:39, and half the field in 36:28; the last tenth came in after 57:52.

Third place by age group, 2026 5K - In-Person
AgeWomenMen
Under 2023:5719:00
20-2919:2118:39
30-3921:3217:39
40-4921:5918:58
50-5927:1320:54
60-6928:0424:57
70+38:3635:50

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 59 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Rumpshaker 5K 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 725 to 1,154 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:06 to 36:28.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
20261,154 (+11%)36:28under 23:4416:33
20251,042 (-4%)37:58under 23:3915:51
20241,081 (+22%)37:08under 24:4915:42
2023884 (+22%)37:20under 25:0216:22
202272538:06under 25:5215:50

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

About average for Alabama 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:39, 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.

Typical race-day weather

Around March 27 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 81°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Rumpshaker 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Challenge: What's Included?

Challenge: What's Included? |. 10 level-ups with digital badges. Scheduled and surprise micro-challenges along the way to earn different badges. Digital race bib you can print at home or share on social media. Cool challenge themed t-shirt…

Rules and FAQ

Challenge: FAQ

Challenge: FAQ. For runners, walkers, and hikers looking for a way to get motivated. 10 levels based on total accumulated mileage. You earn level-ups by logging your miles after each activity. As your miles add up, you will reach a new…

Rules and FAQ

COVID-FAQ

How will Rumpshaker control the crowd? We will make every effort to conduct this race in accordance with CDC, state, and local guidelines. CDC Guidelines on how to protect yourself…

The cause

100 Mile Challenge

RUMPSHAKER 100 MILE CHALLENGE. **Registration ENDS January 8, 2022**. We are so excited about a brand new category this year, the 100 Mile Challenge! Challenge yourself while supporting a great cause. Select your mileage goal (100 or 200…

The cause

200 Mile Challenge

RUMPSHAKER 200 MILE CHALLENGE. **Registration ENDS January 8, 2022**. We are so excited about a brand new category this year, the 100 Mile Challenge! Challenge yourself while supporting a great cause. Select your mileage goal (100 or 200…

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Race details

Where
1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 630 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2027 (Mar 27, 2027), 2026 (Mar 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 22, 2025), 2024 (Mar 23, 2024), 2023 (Mar 25, 2023), 2022 (Mar 26, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Rumpshaker 5K?
Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Mar 7, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Alabama ($30).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 1,154 runners finished the 5K - In-Person; the median finish was 36:28 and the winner ran 16:33.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:39, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233.

From the organizers

March 27, 2027

Regions Field, Birmingham, AL

Benefiting: Colorectal Cancer Awareness

We are very excited to announce the 19th 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 the 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]

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