Register now for UAB Alumni scholarship run

Run for fun and a good cause when the UAB National Alumni Society hosts the 2012 Scholarship 5K/10K April 27 at Pepper Place district.

alumni_run_storyRegistration is open for the 2012 UAB National Alumni Society Scholarship Run 5K/10K sponsored by Viva Health, to be run April 27 in the Pepper Place district of Birmingham. This race, formerly known as the UAB Dollars for Scholars Race, helps the UAB National Alumni Society raise scholarship funds for deserving UAB students. Last year almost 600 runners participated and helped raise more than $65,000 for scholarships.

Runners of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Registration will begin at 4 p.m. and the race will begin at 6 p.m. Members of the UAB Football team will lead off the 2012 UAB National Alumni Society 5k/10k Scholarship Run. Participants can enjoy the post-race party at Pepper Place with live music, food and entertainment. Food will be catered by Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q.

Runners may register for the 5K or 10K here or on Active.com. Registration fees are $30 until the day of the race and $35 on the day of the race. For more information, call the UAB National Alumni Society at 205-934-3555 or visit www.uab.edu/alumni.