Crisis Center, Inc. is proud to present the tenth annual Just A Call Away! This year, participants have three options to join us: a live chip-timed 5K, an in-person fun run, or a virtual 5K. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome.

RACE DAY Chip-Timed Option

Join us for the in-person 5K and fun run option on August 17th. Located at Patriot Park in wonderful West Homewood.

Packet Pickup and Schedule

Friday, August 16, 2024

Location: Trak Shak, 2839 18th St. S, Homewood, 35209

Packet Pickup: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Location: Patriot Park, 710 Oak Grove Rd., Homewood, 35209

Packet Pickup: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

5K Start: 8:00 a.m.

Fun Run Start: 9:00 a.m.

5K Awards Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.

COURSE MAP

Click here for detailed 5K map: 5K map

Or for the Fun Run: Fun Run map

VIRTUAL 5K

What is the Virtual 5K? For this year's virtual option, participants will run or walk 5K (3.1 miles) anytime before or on August 17th.

How to Submit Virtual Results: To enter the time for your virtual 5K, visit your profile on RunSignup and click Submit Virtual Results. Or click here to find your name, where you can also find the Submit Virtual Results option.

*Race shirts and swag come with ALL race registrations, virtual or live. Must register by Tuesday, August 1, to receive your shirt size on race weekend.

Team Information

Create/Join a Fundraising Team
Participating as a team can be a lot of fun and what a great way to honor a survivor or remember a loved one. It only takes two people to make up a team. To create a team name and create your fundraising page, click here.

Awards

Live Chip-Timed 5K Awards

Individual 5k Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male / Female

Overall Masters Male / Female

Top 3 Male/Female Age Group Awards:

8 and under, 9-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Overall and age-group awards will not be duplicated.

Team 5k Awards:

Fastest Overall Team

Largest Overall Team

About Crisis Center Inc.

Just A Call Away 5k benefits Crisis Center, Inc., which serves the unmet needs of people experiencing personal crisis or mental health issues and respond with services that promote coping, emotional health and well being.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

All race entries are non-transferable and non-refundable. The event will occur rain or shine, hot or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. All plans are subject to change contingent upon state and local restrictions at time of event. In that event of a cancellation, there will be no refunds. Entry fees will be considered a donation to Crisis Center, Inc.