Ross Bridge 8K and Health Expo

Race packets can be picked up on Friday, April 10th at the Family LIfe Center from 3pm-7pm or on race day from 7am-8am. The Family Life Center is located at 2820 Rockland Drive, Hoover.

The longest-running road race in Bluff Park returns on April 11, 2026. This challenging 5K is hosted by Shades Crest Baptist Church and features a medal ceremony with a free Pancake Breakfast immediately afterward. Race specifics: t-shirt, chip timing, corral start based on estimated finish time, police escort, mile markers, water at the midpoint, and enthusiastic supporters along the route. Our “Elementary School Challenge” participants will run the same course with a delayed start. Whether you are running this event for the first time or have completed all 22 previous races, please join us for a great day of fun and fellowship! NOTE: Due to a large number of registrants, those registering after March 31, may receive their t-shirts within two weeks after the race date.

$25 Early-Bird Registration 11/1/25-1/31/26

$30 Registration 2/1/26-2/28/26

$35 Registration 3/1/26-4/10/26

$40 on Race Day 4/11/25

$10 Student Rate (K - 5th grade) 11/1/25-4/10/25

Lace up your sneakers and join Sixth Avenue Community Development Corporation for its 3rd Annual Steps for Summer 5K & Wellness Festival—a fun-filled morning of movement, music, and community! This family-friendly event welcomes walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels.

Every step supports camp scholarships and student programs, helping children access enriching summer experiences like performing arts, academics, life skills, sports, field trips, and healthy meals—regardless of their zip code.

Enjoy music, performances, community resources, kid-friendly activities, giveaways, and festival vibes throughout the morning. Grab a friend, form a team, or bring the whole family, and let’s step together to give kids the gift of summer!

📍 Sixth Avenue Baptist Church

💲 $30 registration (includes t-shirt, race bib, and medal)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Team registration available

🗓 Register by March 27 to guarantee shirt size

🥇Awards for Largest Team and Best Team Spirit!

ARE YOU READY?!

The Bessemer Recreation Center is proud to announce its 2nd Annual 5K Run! This event plans to bring the City of Bessemer's communities and neighboring area closer together for a fun-filled day of exercise! In hosting the run, we hope to raise awareness toward our beloved recreation center and the plethora of amenities that reside inside it!

Our objective is to promote a safe and welcoming environment for all ages to enjoy while building a supportive program for our fitness department through fundraising efforts.

DO WE STILL HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?

If so, come be a part of an inspiring day that celebrates health, fellowship, and the continued growth of our highly acknowledged recreation center! Whether you're a dedicated runner or just looking to enjoy the festivities, your participation makes a difference! We can;t wait to see you there!

Join us for the inaugural Rickney B. Hunter Miles for Minds 3K "Running for Healing & Hope" — a heartfelt race dedicated to raising awareness for men’s mental health while honoring the life and legacy of Rickney B. Hunter.

Taking place during Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this event aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health struggles, especially among men, and inspire healing, hope, and open conversations. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence helps bring mental health awareness to the forefront and honors those we love.

Oak Mountain State Park.

200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124

The Annual Hold the Fort Races are a timed 5k and 10k race and a 1-mile Warrior Walk held at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This year's race begins at the DOGWOOD Pavilion. You will enter the FRONT gate of Oak Mountain State Park. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.

Early packet pick-up will be on Friday, September 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Full Moon BBQ in Pelham Address: 2252 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124

Proceeds from the race this year are dedicated to raising $250,000 to finalize the construction of our Restoration Home – a home needed to care for children rescued from human trafficking. To ensure ongoing operations in community training, development, and advocacy. To find out more about their mission, visit BlanketFortHope.org.

• Cash prizes for the top overall 10k Male & Female

• Cash prizes for the top overall 5K Male & Female

• Complimentary event t-shirt for first 200 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability)

• Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park: Park Admission is included with your registration this year! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!)

• Awards for 14 categories

• Every runner and walker has a chance to win a fabulous prize!

Learn more about Oak Mountain State Park.

We are so grateful to Mills Pharmacy for sponsoring registrant entry into the race. If you bring a spectator, please be prepared to pay for their entry, according to Oak Mountain's website

10K Map:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3388272267858096642

5K Map:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3388271359372016196

If you are interested in sponsoring, please email info@blanketforthope.org.