Photo by Bill LaRiviere, courtesy of Central AL WALK.
Participants at last year’s Central Alabama Hydrocephalus Association WALK continue despite some rain.
Several walks and runs are planned for the 280 corridor in November, giving participants an opportunity to enjoy the late fall weather, get some exercise and, in most cases, support some great causes.
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk — with proceeds benefiting research and education by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — will be at Heardmont Park, 5458 Cahaba Valley Road, Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Registration is at 1 p.m.
AFSP programs increase awareness of depression and suicide and provide support for survivors of suicide loss.
For registration, go to afsp.org/birmingham.
The Hope Run 5K
The Hope Run 5K — formerly the Run Away From Domestic Violence — will be at the King’s Home Chelsea campus Nov. 12 at 8 a.m.
The event supports King’s Home, which provides support to abused youth, women and children and operates 22 homes in Alabama.
Registration is $25. Cash prizes will go to male and female winners in several categories. Registration and packet pickup is at 7 a.m.
The annual Kampfire for the King, featuring inflatables, a fishing rodeo, live music and hayrides, follows the race.
To register, go to hoperun5k.racesonline.com.
Central Alabama Hydrocephalus Association Walk
The Central Alabama Hydrocephalus Association WALK will be at Oak Mountain State Park Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.
Proceeds fund research at Children’s of Alabama to improve the lives of those affected by hydrocephalus and to find a cure, according to event co-organizer Nalini Patel.
“The only current treatments involve brain surgery,” she said.
There is no registration fee, but participants are encouraged to make their own donations and to ask friends and family members to sponsor their participation.
The event will feature music, face painting and other kids’ activities beginning at 11 a.m., as well as lunch and a T-shirt contest. “It’s a fantastic family-oriented event,” Patel said.
To register, go to hawalk.kintera.org/alabama.
Blood Rock 50 Mile, 50K and 25K
The Blood Rock 50 Mile, 50K and 25K Trail Races — the final events in the 2016 Southeastern Trail Series — will be at Oak Mountain State Park Nov. 19 at 6:30 a.m.
The Oak Mountain course is demanding, according to race director David Tosch.
“I try to design the course [to be] fun and interesting to run,” Tosch said. “I also want it to be difficult, sometimes very difficult.”
For details, go to southeasterntrailruns.com/STRRaceSchedule.html.
