Hospice Of West Alabama’s Annual 5K Set For Saturday

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Hospice of West Alabama’s 14th annual Family 5K is set for Saturday, April 20 on the campus of the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center.

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Officials say the race will begin at 8 a.m., with registration beginning at 7 a.m. in the parking lot at Hospice of West Alabama.

The Grand Prix event will take place on a Tuscaloosa Track Club-certified course

The entry fee for those who did not pre-register before the deadline will be priced at $25 Saturday morning.

Organizers also say teams will consist of two or more people that want to participate as a group. .

The HOWA 5K theme is "STARS in our HEARTS," with participants encouraged to run/walk in memory or in honor of a loved one.

Signs will be available for participants to wear pinned to the back of their shirts throughout the day. There will also be a display board to honor loved ones.

Along with the race itself, the event will also feature local vendors, live music, face painting, and children’s activities.

Participants will be eligible to win awards and will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.

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