Be the One 5K - Birmingham
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21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk : Birmingham
The American Legion, 21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk is a 501(c3) nonprofit event held on October 10, 2026, at 1600 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, Alabama. The event is presented as a run/walk of 3 Miles intended to bring advocacy and awareness to veteran suicide and related mental health concerns. Registration opens July 4, 2026 and closes October 7, 2026. The registration fee is $35.00.
The event description highlights statewide and local concerns: Alabama records over 120 veteran suicides annually, representing roughly 18% of all suicide deaths while veterans make up about 9.1% of the population. Factors cited as contributing to veteran suicide include age, gender, homelessness, and mental health. Jefferson County has implemented a specialized veteran mental health initiative in response to elevated local risk levels.
Organizers note that immediate help is available 24/7 through the Veterans Crisis Line for any veteran in crisis. The event frames itself as an awareness and advocacy activity led by the American Legion 21st District and focuses on the public health dimensions of veteran suicide and mental health services in the region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
