Difference Dash 5k
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Event
The Difference Dash is a 5K road race scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Athens, Alabama. The race begins at Athens Middle School, located at 100 U.S. Hwy 31 N., Athens, AL 35611, and the route passes through historic areas of Athens. The entry fee is $25, with the price increasing after January 10, 2026. The first 150 registered participants receive a free race shirt.
Organizer and purpose
The race is organized by the ALH Ambassadors, a group of high school juniors and seniors from Athens City, Limestone County, Lauderdale County High School, Lexington High School and area private schools who take part in a workforce development program at Athens-Limestone Hospital. Proceeds support the ALH Ambassador Scholarship program run by the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation. Funds from the event will provide scholarships to multiple senior Ambassadors who plan to pursue a career in healthcare. Additional race information is available through the hospital foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
