Be the One 5K - Birmingham
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21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk : Birmingham
The American Legion, 21st District hosts a run/walk event on 10/10/2026 at 1600 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, Alabama. The event is organized as a nonprofit activity to promote advocacy and awareness about veteran suicide.
The event statement highlights that Alabama records over 120 veteran suicides annually, which represents roughly 18% of all suicide deaths in the state, while veterans comprise about 9.1% of the population. The description identifies factors such as age, gender, homelessness, and mental health as contributors that help explain elevated risk among veterans. In response to local needs, Jefferson County has implemented a specialized veteran mental health initiative.
Registration for the event opens 7/4/2026 01:01 and closes 10/7/2026 00:59. The listed registration fee is $35.00. The event is presented as a community-focused activity intended to raise awareness and support veteran mental health efforts through a public run/walk format. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
