22nd annual Meadow Brook Runs rounding corner Dec. 17

The 22nd Annual Meadow Brook Runs 5K and Fun Run benefiting The Jesus Video Project of Alabama, Inc. is ready for Dec. 17.

“I’m looking forward to another great Christmastime community event in this 22nd year of our races,” said race director and CEO of the Jesus Video Project of Alabama Bob Cosby. “It has been encouraging to get calls from new sponsors wanting to participate.”

The 5K and Fun Run event is hosted by USAmeriBank and supported by 180 sponsors.

“I’m big on food,” Cosby said, “so I’m looking forward to Steak ‘n Shake, Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s Pizza, Cowboy Chicken, Golden Flake, Bud’s Best Cookies, Smoothie King, Starbucks and a host of others.”

Sporting Christmas T-shirts, participants will also enjoy a gorgeous running course, indoor facilities and opportunities to win prizes, he said.

“Best Swag in a Bag” gift bags will offer an assortment of coupons from popular area merchants.

Additional features include the releasing of lovebirds honoring the memories of Ellis Porch and Richard Tankersley and the provision of “Flowers for Finishers” by Norton’s Florist.

The 5K race begins at 9 a.m.; the one-mile Fun Run is at 10 a.m.

An awards ceremony at 10:30 a.m. will include prize drawings.

For admission, voluntary tax-deductible contributions can be made to the 501(c)(3) The Jesus Video Project of Alabama, Inc. A minimum donation of $15 is encouraged.

Late registration and packet pickup will be open from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. the day of the event.

For more information or to register, go to meadowbrookruns.org.