There are three ways to register for the Red Nose Run:
Register online at Active.com. Online registration closes January 6, 2012 at 6:00pm CT.
- Drop off registration form at the Trak Shak in Homewood [Get Directions] until January 5th.
- Register by mail – Entry forms will be available at the Trak Shak in Homewood various local health clubs, and at Ronald Mcdonald House. You can also download an ENTRY FORM [PDF] The entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable to another race participant. Please pay amount due by check or money order in US funds to RMHCA Red Nose Run and mail to: [ENTRY FORM Multi-Page PDF]
Ronald McDonald House
c/o Red Nose Run
P.O. Box 2405
Birmingham, AL 35201
4. Register in person during Late Registration at the Ronald McDonald House
January 4th – 6th, 2012
Ronald McDonald House - [Directions | Map]
1700 4th Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Wednesday, 1/4/12 - Ronald McDonald House – 11:00am – 7:00 pm.
Thursday,1/5/12 - Ronald McDonald - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Friday, 1/6/12- Ronald McDonald House - 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Note: Do not mail application after December 30, 2011, it may not arrive in time.
Due to race day parking limitations, we are limiting participant registrations. Please be sure to register Early. We reserve the right to close registration prior to listed dates.
Online Registration will Close, January 6th at 6:00pm CT
Need Help Training? – Couch to 5K Training (Online)
Local Couch to 5K Training Program – Run University
More Training Schedules – [Click Here]
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Entry Fees for the Red Nose Run 10 Mile Run: (2 Hour Course Limit)
Register online by November 30th – $40
Register online by December 31st – $45
Register online by January 6th – $50
Race Day Registration – January 7th — $55
Students (21 Years old and under) - $25
All participants receive a Long Sleeve T-shirt
The 10 Mile Run has a 2 hour time limit (12 Minute/mile pace).
Entry Fees for the Red Nose 5K Run / Walk:
Register online by November 30th – $25
Register online by December 31st – 30
Register online by January 6th — $34
Race Day Registration – January 7th — $40
Students (21 Years old and under) - $25
All participants receive a Long Sleeve T-shirt
Entry Fees for the 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk:
Register online by January 6th — $20
Race Day Registration – January 7th — $20
All participants receive a Long Sleeve T-shirt
Register up to – January 7th — $20
Shirt Sizes: Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
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Check Your Registration Online!
If you mailed your race application, please wait 2 weeks for it to appear online.
If you registered via Active.com, please wait 24 hours for it to appear online.
Please note: the Red Nose Run race confirmation notices are sent within 3 days of Online registration being recived and 2 weeks for paper application.
Please have your Active.com confirmation slip with you at Packet Pickup.
Packet Pickup
All Registered entrants are Strongly encouraged to pick up their race packet Prior to race morning at the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham [Get Directions] (Wednesday, January 4th - Friday, January 6th) to avoid the long lines. Race packets will also be available for pickup at Race Headquarters (Rosewood Hall at Soho Square [Get Directions]) on Race Day. Please look through your race packet and review your race day instructions. Requested shirt sizes are not guaranteed.
How to wear your D-Tag Timing Chip:
[Click Here] to see video & more details on how to wear your D-Tag Timing Chip.
Download instructions on how to wear you D-Tag Timing Chip [Click Here]
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Notes:
- Do not mail registrations after December 30th, 2011.
- Runner Packets will NOT be mailed. T-shirts will NOT be mailed. Awards will NOT be mailed.
- Entry Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Red Nose Run reserves the right to refuse any registration.
- If you are under 18 years of age, you MUST have a parent or legal guardian sign the Entry Form in order to participate.
- Minimum age for the 10 Mile is 10 years old.
- ALL race participants are required to sign race entry waiver.
- There is a 2 Hour Course Limit for the 10 Mile Run. This is 12 minute per mile pace. This is due to Police and Volunteer support.
- No bandits are allowed to participate in the race. (A bandit is a person who has not officially registered for the Red Nose Run).
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