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Difference Dash 5k Benefiting ALH Ambassadors Scholarship Fund

Name: Difference Dash 5k Benefiting ALH Ambassadors Scholarship Fund
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Athens, Alabama

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About the Event

The Difference Dash 5k is organized by the ALH Ambassadors, a group of high school Juniors and Seniors from Athens City, Limestone County, Lauderdale County High School, Lexington High School and area private schools, who are participating in a workforce development program at Athens-Limestone Hospital. The ALH Ambassadors are hosting the Difference Dash 5k in order to fund the ALH Ambassador Scholarship program through Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation. Proceeds from the Difference Dash 5k will provide scholarships to multiple Senior Ambassadors who plan to pursue a career in healthcare.

The event will begin at Athens Middle School with a race route that takes runners through beautiful historic Athens, Alabama. FREE race shirt to the first 150 registered.

Races Offered

5K

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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73 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Athens.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.0° / 18.1°

wb_sunny 3.6° / 15.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.1 /

water_drop 67.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.0° / 18.1°

wb_sunny 3.6° / 15.3°

air 12.1 km/h

water_drop 67.4%

About Athens

Athens is a city of 27,000 people (2016) in northern Alabama, USA about 15 miles south of the Tennessee border and 20 miles west of Huntsville. It is the county seat of Limestone county. The city’s proximity to transportation, recreational facilities, and educational centers make it a vibrant spot today. The rich soil has provided for a strong agricultural base, and for recreational opportunities. The Swan Creek Greenway offers hiking, a covered bridge, and access to an archery course.