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District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk

District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk

Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Oct 10, 2026
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About this race

The American Legion, 21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk is a 501(c3) non-profit event intended the bring advocacy and awareness to the number one issue facing veterans today-"SUICIDE."   Alabama records over 120 veteran suicides annually, accounting for roughly 18% of all suicide deaths in the state, while veterans make up only about 9.1% of the population. Factors such as age, gender, homelessness, and mental health play a significant role to help bring awareness to this persistent issue that plagues our communities.  Jefferson County has implemented a specialized veteran mental health initiative due to elevated risk levels in this area. If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, immediate help is available 24/7.Dial: 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line or Text: 838255 to connect with a VA responder.

Join fellow runners on October 10, 2026 for the District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 4.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Birmingham.

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21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk

Oct 10, 2026 4.8K 11:00 AM
$35.00
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Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for October in Birmingham.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 15.9° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 25.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 15.9° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 25.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
16.4
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Birmingham

District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk takes place in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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