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21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

calendar_today 10 Oct, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $35.00

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 3 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

11:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Birmingham.

thermostat Temperature

13.5° / 24.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.7° / 22.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 41m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:52

nightlight Sunset

18:12

About Birmingham

Learn more about the host city, Birmingham.

Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the Birmingham of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.