Veterans Park to host The Power Run

On Saturday, June 23, runners will take to Veterans Park to race in The Power Run, presented by Alabama Power Service Organization.

The Power Run serves as a fundraiser for YMCA youth development programs. 

“Every day, the YMCA ensures that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive,” the event website said.

According to their website, The Power Run is a family event with opportunities for children including inflatables and workout activities in addition to the main race. 

The main event — a 5K race through the park, which is described as “relatively flat” — will begin at 8 a.m. The half-mile fun run for kids ages 10 and younger will begin at 9:15 a.m. 

Awards will be presented to the overall top three male and female finishers in each age bracket and all participants in the half-mile fun run will receive an award.

Packet pickup will be the preceding days: June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alabama Power Corporation headquarters Light Room or on race day at Veterans Park before the start of the 5K. Registration for the 5K is $30 before June 23 and $35 on race day, and registration for the half-mile fun run is $10. Other available kids activities are free.

For more information or to register for the race, visit powerrun.org.

The Power Run

WHEN: June 23, 8 a.m.

WHERE: Veterans Park

DETAILS: $30 before June 23; $35 on race day for 5K; $10 for half-mile fun run

WEB: powerrun.org