21st District "Be the One" 5K Run & Walk
Oct 10Birmingham, AL5K
Also a 5K, 10 mi from COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK, registration open
Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.
Build my planCancer Awareness Network presents COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK.
Join us for the 12th Annual Cancer Awareness Network 5K. The event this year will be both in-person and virtual. The race will take place October 10, 2026, at Spring Street Park in Adamsville, AL. Race starts at 9:00 am.
Online registration starts June 24, 2026. (Online registration ends October 9, 2026 ; onsite registration only after this date). Early registration fee for both events is $40 from June 24th - July 31st, 2026. Regular registration is $50 starting August 1st, 2026.
In-person race day registration is $55.
Early registration is $20 for children 14 & under. ($25 starting Sept. 1, $30 race day)
On-site registration will take place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7:30 am - 8:30 am.
Registration includes t-shirt and medal. Please register by October 1, 2026, to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Sponsorships are available. Please inquire at info@cancerawarenessnetwork.com.
Registration packet pickup during on-site registration from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. Also see Team Captain for registration packets.
Registration opens
Jun 24, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Aug 1, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 10, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 10, 2026
5K Run/Walk (In-Person)
Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026
$50
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Tier 2, until Oct 10, 2026
$50
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
Can't race, or need an entry? Post it here so nobody has to ask if it's still available.
Oct 10Birmingham, AL5K
Also a 5K, 10 mi from COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK, registration open
Oct 10Birmingham, AL10K, 5K
Also a 5K, 10 mi from COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK, registration open
Oct 18Northport, AL5K
Also a 5K, 44 mi from COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK, registration open
Oct 10Trussville, AL5K
Also a 5K, 20 mi from COLORS OF CANCER 5K RUN/WALK, registration open
Straight-line distance
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Oct 24Birmingham, AL5K
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Oct 10Empire, AL14 mi
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Build your aid station plan, organize your crew, and dial in your nutrition strategy. Everything you need to finish strong.
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