Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K
Florence, Alabama, United States
Oct, 2026 (TBD)
5k, Half-marathon
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Race Information
The Helping Hands Half Marathon starts at Marriott Renaissance Conference Center in Florence, Alabama. Run across Tennessee River via Wilson Dam onto paved TVA Trail and throughout TVA Reservation then back across Tennessee River via Patton Island Bridge and back to Conference Center. 5K runs to mid-way Wilson Dam and back to Conference Center. Benefiting the Helping Hands Foundation founded by Bank Independent in 2011 following the devastating April 27 tornado outbreak. The program has since grown into the Helping Hands Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of neighbors across the communities served.
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📍 Mobile - November 15, 2026
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✅ Point-to-point 12K from Spanish Fort to the USS Alabama with a memorable waterfront finish
✅ Patriotic race experience honoring service members with flags, cheers, and powerful on-course moments
✅ Festive finish at Battleship Memorial Park
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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