OMES sends more than 100 to Mercedes Marathon

In February, students and teachers from Oak Mountain Elementary School ran in the Mercedes Marathon in downtown Birmingham.

The internationally known event raises money and awareness for Birmingham’s The Bell Center, which provides early intervention services for children with special needs from all across Alabama. Since the first race 13 years ago, the Mercedes Marathon has raised more than $4 million.

One hundred students ran in the Kids Marathon, and four teacher relay teams raced in the Marathon. Students and teachers began preparing in the fall and looked forward to the event all year. 

First-grade teacher Cammie Eanes all the training is worth it. This is her second year to run the relay with her family. 

 “I have loved cheering others on and working together to accomplish a goal,” Eanes said. “I can’t wait to do it again next year.”

– Submitted by Amy Hogan