2 events in Walker County, Alabama

Please join us for our annual 5k and Fun Run - all proceeds to benefit the Free Will Baptist Children's Home of AL. The Free Will Baptist Children’s Home has been a loving home for hurting Children since 1947. We are located in Eldridge, AL, we are an incorporated, 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, licensed by the Alabama Department of Human Services. We are a private Children’s Home who operates on the donations and generosity of others. You can visit fwbhome.org for more information.

The 5k begins at 8am, the Fun Run will begin after.

🦸‍♂️ City of Lights Freedom Run 2026 🦸‍♀️

📅 April 25 | ⏰ 8:00 AM Start

The city needs heroes… and that means YOU.

Join us for the annual Freedom Run and suit up for a morning of purpose, power, and impact! Whether you're flying through 13.1 miles or walking with your family, every step helps us push back darkness in our community.

🏃‍♀️ 1/2 Marathon – For the endurance heroes

🏃 5K – Fast, fierce, and powerful

👟 Fun Run – Perfect for families and future superheroes

All registration proceeds go directly to City of Lights Dream Center, supporting women and families overcoming poverty, addiction, and crisis. Your miles help provide safe housing, recovery programs, mentorship, and real pathways to freedom.

Put on your cape. Gather your crew. Run with purpose.

Because when ordinary people step up, extraordinary change happens.

Together, we run.

Together, we rise.

Together, we eliminate darkness. 🦸‍♂️💥