Bell Center 5K
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Event Details
The 2026 Bell Center 5K is a community race scheduled for March 14, 2026, at The Bell Center in Homewood, Alabama. The primary distance is a 5 km route. The race benefits The Bell Center, an organization that provides early intervention therapy for infants and toddlers with special needs from across Alabama.
Participant Options
The event offers several ways to participate:
- BellRunner - Run and fundraise in honor of a child receiving therapy. The suggested fundraising goal is $100 per mile. BellRunners receive VIP benefits, which can include a coffee bar, catered breakfast, unlimited drinks, bag check, a discount at a local store, and a commemorative race T-shirt.
- 5K Participant - Run or walk without a fundraising requirement. Participants receive a race T-shirt and a drink token.
- Jr. BellRunner - For young runners (ages 5-11) who fundraise.
- Jr. 5K Participant - For young runners (ages 5-11) to participate without fundraising.
- Raisin' & Relaxin' - A fundraising-only option with no race participation.
- 5K T-Shirt Only - An option to purchase the commemorative race shirt without participating in the race.
Course and Atmosphere
The course is described as scenic, going through the heart of Homewood, passing Homewood Park, and traveling along tree-lined streets. The event is family-friendly and inclusive, with strollers, wheelchairs, and leashed pets welcome. A post-race party includes music, food, and drinks. A separate, short "Children's Run" is held for children attending therapy at The Bell Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
