Urology Centers of Alabama’s Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, a 5K race and 1 mile fun walk, will be Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. at Oak Mountain State Park.
The event will support ZERO: The Project to End Prostate Cancer and the Urology Health Foundation.
The race is part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, America’s Premier Men’s Health Event Series, taking place in 27 cities this year.
Funds raised go to prostate cancer research, education and free screenings.
Awards will be given to the first overall male and female winners and the top three male and female winners in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-99.
Pre-registration is $25; race day registration is $30. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Register online at HYPERLINK “http://www.greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/birmingham”www.GreatProstateCancerChallenge.com/races/birmingham.
Register in person or pick up bibs and T-shirts at the Urology Centers of Alabama, 3485 Independence Dr. in Homewood, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Race day registration begins at the park’s Dogwood Pavilion at 7 a.m. Entry fees to the park will be waived for racers; parking is free.
To volunteer at the race, contact Sherry Wilson at 445-0117 or HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]”[email protected].