BTC Adam's Heart Runs

The Birmingham Track Club is proud to present the 2017 edition of Adam's Heart Runs. One of the BTC's premiere races, participants have the opportunity to select a 5K, 10K or 10 mile distance. The race is held entirely on paved roads in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park. This is not a trail race. All three distances are chip-timed.

*This is NOT a closed course. Please be aware of your surroundings and do not block park traffic. 

Awards

Race awards will be presented to overall winners and age-group winners in all three races.

Race Awards for Male and Female
Top 3 Overall
Top 3 in age brackets from 0-14, 15-19 and 10-year age groups from 20 thru 70+

Winners in overall categories will not be eligible for age-group awards.
All awards will be based on gun time.

Certificates

Come back to this web site after results are posted to print a finisher's certificate suitable for framing.

Course Maps

All three races follow out-and-back courses along the paved roads of Oak Mountain State Park. The 5k and 10k routes are the same as the 10-mile route but with shorter distances to the respective turnaround points. All three courses are certified by USA Track and Field. Check out the links below for detailed course information.

5k Course

USATF Certified Course Number AL15006JD
USATF Certification (Opens from the USATF Web Site)
Downloadable Image File

10k Course

USATF Certified Course Number AL15007JD
USATF Certification (Opens from the USATF Web Site)
Downloadable Image File

10-mile Course

USATF Certified Course Number AL15008JD
USATF Certification (Opens from the USATF Web Site)
Downloadable Image File
Online Map at MapMyRun

Course Map and Elevation Profile
Race Day Info

Watch your email for final instructions as race day approaches. Complete information will also be posted here. Click through the links under the Race Day Info menu for more detailed information.

Parking

Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Dogwood Pavilion and along Terrace Drive.

Water Stations

Water and sports drink will be available in the start/finish area and at each of the three turnaround locations on the course.

Race Bibs

• Please be sure to wear your bib number on the front of your shirt.
• Your bib number must be visible at all times during the race.
• The race will be chip timed so "no bib number" equals "no finish time."
• Everyone must wear a bib number. No bandits!

Post-Race Food and Beverages

Refreshments will be available in the Dogwood Pavilion.

Race Day Map

Click here for an interactive map of the race day area. (opens in a separate window)

Race History

Adam’s Heart Runs began about 1977 as a result of the efforts of Dr. Adam Robertson. Dr. Robertson was an emergency room physician at the old Cooper Green hospital on 8th Avenue South for many years. He was also one of the original members of the Birmingham Track Club after it was organized by Dr. Arthur Black. An avid runner, he completed many races from distances of 5k all the way through ultra-marathons. Keeping things in the family, his wife Ginni served as race director.

The Adam’s Heart Runs were originally held to benefit the American Heart Association, hence the name. In keeping with the heart theme, the runs were held around Valentine’s Day – a tradition that continues to this day. To cater to a variety of runners, multiple distances of 5k, 10k and 10-miles were offered.

Schedule of Events
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Friday, February 3, 12:00-5:30 pm

The Trak Shak
2839 18th St South
Homewood, AL 35209
Map

Race Day
Saturday, February 4

Dogwood Pavlilion - Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
Map

7:30 am - Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
8:45 am - Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
9:00 am - Race start for all distances
10:00 am - 5k Awards Ceremony
10:30 am - 10k Awards Ceremony
11:00 am - 10-mile Awards Ceremony

Post Race Activities
Enjoy light food and beverages at the Dogwood Pavilion.

 

Weather

Typical February weather in Birmingham is an average low temperature of 37 ℉ and an average high temperature of 58 ℉. In other words, the weather is usually perfect for racing! If you want more details as race day approaches, click the link below for a forecast from weather.com.

Weather Forecast for Birmingham, AL

This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds. Your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Birmingham Track Club.

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