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District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk

District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk

Birmingham, Alabama, United States View on map
Oct 10, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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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.

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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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Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Birmingham.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 15.9° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
56.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 48 Birmingham events

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