Run, walk to support women’s health awareness

An event this month is seeking to raise awareness about women’s health. 

The Women’s Health 5K Run and One-Mile Family Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, May 16 on the Lakeshore Greenway. The event is sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health Advisory Committee in partnership with the City of Homewood, the St. Vincent’s Health System, Mommy and Me Time Fitness and the Single Mothers Empowerment Conference.

The run and walk are designed to empower women to make their health a top priority, increase the awareness of women’s health issues and highlight resources that are available for health and wellness for women in the state. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be used to sponsor selected girls participation in the Girls on the Run program in the fall. 

Packet pickup will be May 15 at the Trak Shack, and the race begins at 8 a.m. Registration for the run is $25 for an individual or $20 for a team, and the walk is $10. For more information visit alabamahealthywomen.com.