Helping Hands Half Marathon

Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K - Muscle Shoals, AL

The Helping Hands Half Marathon and 5K takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Bank Independent's Team Campus, 530 Reservation Road, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. The event includes two race distances and is presented as a community fundraiser benefiting the Helping Hands Foundation.

Distances offered

• Half Marathon
• 5K

The Helping Hands Foundation began as Bank Independent's Helping Hands Program in 2011 after the April 27 tornado outbreak and is registered as a 501c3 nonprofit. The foundation supports local causes through ongoing Share Drives and a volunteer initiative. Share Drive activities listed for this event include Shelter Share for pet food and supplies, Food Share for nonperishable items, School Share for backpacks and school supplies, and Toy Share for new unwrapped toys during the holidays.

The volunteer initiative provides team members with eight hours of paid time each year for community volunteering. Volunteer activities cited include work at charitable thrift stores, food pantries, animal shelters, school events, festivals, community parks and gardens, and other nonprofit organizations. The event page notes that team member volunteers often assist and cheer on race day. The description focuses on the event format, location, beneficiary, and the foundation's community programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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