1 Mile Fun Run
Running
- Distance
- 1.6K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
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Tie up those sneakers and get ready to run, walk, or cheer with true Southern spirit! The very first Key to a Cure 5K is making its debut, kicking off a new race tradition rooted in Alabama pride. Guided by our motto, “Caring - Our Way of Life,” this event is all about community - lifting each other up and stepping forward to create brighter tomorrows.
Join us in bringing brighter futures to the kids at Children’s of Alabama! The Bright Futures 5K and Fun Run is brand new, and we’re racing toward meaningful change. Every dollar raised goes directly to Children’s of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, supporting essential research, daily operations, and the children who rely on their care.
Awards
Top 1st - 3rd male and female finishers.
Packet Pickup will be on the morning of the race at Veterans Park in Hoover.
All proceeds directly support Children’s of Alabama, helping sustain vital medical services and improve the lives of children across the state. We are deeply grateful for your support. If you’d like to give beyond your registration, you’ll have opportunities to donate both online and in person.
Thank you for standing with us and supporting the children of Alabama!
Running
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Learn more about the host city, Birmingham.
Birmingham is a city in the north central region of Alabama, United States. It is the third-most populous city in the state, with an estimated population of 196,357 as of 2024. The Birmingham metropolitan area, with over 1.19 million residents, is the largest metropolitan area in Alabama and 47th-most populous in the US. Birmingham serves as a major regional economic, medical, and educational hub of the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions. It is the county seat of Jefferson County.
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