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La Birmingham Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k è una 5k che si corre all'EBSCO Industries West Gate Park, al Railroad Park, e la stessa mattina c'è anche una 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run. Questo evento è la tappa locale di Birmingham, Alabama, della Ostomy 5k series, e si svolge nell'Ostomy Awareness Day. È pensata per chi corre, cammina, usa ausili per la mobilità, per le famiglie e per chi fa il tifo da bordo strada. Il check-in il giorno della gara inizia presto, poi parte la 5k e dopo c'è l'evento da un miglio. I partecipanti ritireranno la sacca gara, la maglietta e il pettorale la mattina stessa. L'evento supporta la United Ostomy Associations of America, un'organizzazione no-profit che offre risorse, formazione, supporto e advocacy per le persone con un'ostomia. Ci saranno premi per i primi classificati nelle categorie Open e Ostomate. I partecipanti possono creare o unirsi a gruppi di gara, così amici, parenti, colleghi e team della comunità possono partecipare insieme. È prevista una raccolta fondi. L'annuncio dell'evento elenca anche livelli di raccolta fondi più alti per i sostenitori Empower e Champion. L'organizzatore stima che la UOAA aiuti tra i 725.000 e 1 milione di persone che vivono con un'ostomia.

The Jimmie Hale Mission Rescue Run is a morning race in downtown Homewood, offering 5K and 10K routes for those seeking standard road-race distances. A 1-mile costume fun run is also part of the event, allowing children, walkers, and less competitive participants to engage without needing to complete the longer races. The Jimmie Hale Mission hosts this event, attracting approximately 300 runners and additional spectators. The setup features a DJ, T-shirts and swag bags for participants, health screenings provided by Southern Immediate Care, and a sensory-sensitive station. These elements contribute to a wider community atmosphere beyond a typical race day.

The BOOKIN' IT 5K is an October 5K held at the Trussville Public Library in Trussville, Alabama. It is a chip-timed road race featuring a standard 5K, a Stroller Push division, and a Sleep-in/Virtual option for those wishing to support the event without participating on the course. The route begins and ends at the library, connecting the race directly to the institution it benefits. Registration includes a race shirt, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Trussville Public Library. This volunteer group assists the library with community programs, advocacy, fundraising, book sales, and continuous support.

The Fort McClellan Credit Union Janney Furnace 5K begins at 8:00 AM in front of Historic Janney Furnace, located at 145 Janney Road in Ohatchee, Alabama. This USATF-certified 5K features a rolling course. Registration on race day opens at 6:30 AM. The entry fee is modest, with a reduced rate for advance registration and a higher fee on race day. The course passes Janney Furnace and goes through downtown Ohatchee, closely connecting the race to the town and the historic ironworks. Alfred A. Janney constructed Janney Furnace during the Civil War to produce pig iron. The park is now managed by the Calhoun County Park System. Proceeds benefit Friends of Janney Furnace and the Anniston Lions Local Sight Program. Following the run, participants can enjoy awards, food, door prizes, and family activities.

The Trick or Trot 5K is a Halloween-themed race held at Washington Park. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event is designed for a diverse group including friends, families, neighbors, club runners, and casual participants. Chip timing is available for those seeking an official result. The course features Halloween-themed setups such as a witch's village, ghouls, ghosts, and a pumpkin patch. Following the race, the event includes a DJ, vendors, decorations, giveaways, prizes for the best costumes, age-group awards, and random prize drawings. Registered runners will receive a wicking fabric shirt. Strollers are permitted, and those with strollers should begin near the back of the pack.

The Foundations 4 Hope 5K in Trussville begins and ends at the Trussville Entertainment District on Beech Street in Trussville, Alabama. This event features a chipped-time 5K run or walk, a Kids Fun Run, and a three-person Jerry Can 5K Relay, in addition to the standard 3.1-mile race. The relay is the unique element: each team must carry a water-filled Jerry can for the entire 5K. Men's teams carry a 5-gallon can, weighing 42 pounds, while women's teams carry a 3-gallon can, weighing 25 pounds. Runners may hold the can in any manner they prefer, but straps and additional attachments are prohibited. A team's official time is recorded only when its final member crosses the finish line. The event is open to participants of all ages, with all proceeds benefiting church and community projects in East Africa via Foundations 4 Hope.

The Jingle Bell Run in Birmingham, Alabama, is a holiday charity run organized by the Arthritis Foundation. It offers a timed 5K, an untimed 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a virtual option, allowing participation as racers, walkers, families, or remote participants. The series has been running for forty years and is known as the original festive race for charity. The event includes more than the run: there is food and drinks, kids' activities, entertainment, Santa, and holiday costume contests. Dogs on leashes, strollers, and wheelchairs are welcome, making the morning accessible for families and mixed groups. Awards are given to top finishers, top fundraising teams, and costume winners, while fundraising supports arthritis research, treatments, and programs for people living with arthritis.

The KEYSYS 5K Cahaba Heights is a new-year running event held at the KEYSYS office on Cypress Drive in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The main race is a 5K, with a 1-mile option available. This event was established as KEYSYS' first annual 5K. It is designed for families and runners alike, welcoming all ages and permitting strollers and pets. The 5K course begins and ends at the KEYSYS office, proceeding through the Cahaba Heights neighborhoods. The finish area features kid-friendly inflatables and local vendors, allowing participants to gather after the run. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers overall, and the top three in age groups ranging from 0-14 to 70 and over. Registration covers race entry and an event T-shirt, with packet pickup available the day before and on race morning at KEYSYS.

The Railway Marathon & Half Marathon, presented by CraneWorks, is an Alabama race organized by the Birmingham Track Club. The marathon and half marathon are noted as the fastest courses in the state. The event offers multiple distances: a 1-mile kids fun run, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K. The race appeals to local runners by allowing them to race a fast course without traveling. Birmingham Track Club members receive a registration discount. The race's slogan is “Where Runners are Forged.”

The Warrior Dash 5K is a February 5K for runners and walkers, supporting the Alabama Warriors adult goalball team. The team is based at E. H. Gentry, a division of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, with all race proceeds benefiting its athletes. The cause is the event's most distinctive feature. Goalball is a competitive team sport for blind and visually impaired athletes, played with a ball containing bells. Players track the game by sound, communication, and teamwork. Race entries help fund uniforms, athletic shoes, tournament travel, practice gear, and training equipment. Supporters can also participate from the sidelines.