Baby Steps Memorial 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

The 11^th annual run is an event that allows grieving families and their friends to come together to remember their loved ones in a supportive, caring environment. It will be held at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. All proceeds for this event benefit The Amelia Center at Children’s of Alabama.

Registration for individuals and teams is available online for $25 for the timed 5K or $20 for the 1-mile fun run at https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/McCalla/babystepsal. The fees increase for in-person registration the day of the race to $30 for the timed 5K or $25 for the 1-mile fun run. Children age 5 and under “race” free with the paid registration of a parent.  Individual same day registration and packet pick up is at 7 a.m., followed by the start of the 5K and 1-mile fun run at 8 a.m.

All participants registering before Sept. 1 are guaranteed free admission into the park and a race shirt and bag. Refreshments, door prizes, awards and a balloon release will follow the race!