Boulevard Blast 5k in Historic Norwood – 3rd Annual Race
The Boulevard Blast 5K is held in the Historic Norwood Neighborhood in the Northside Birmingham Community, along the winding tree-lined Norwood Boulevard, which has served as the symbolic thoroughfare of the neighborhood for more than 100 years. Over 400 – 600 participants have attended this festive community event each year. The Boulevard Blast 5K is a certified 5K run (3.1 miles) that includes a one-mile fun run/walk and many ... view more »
Boulevard Blast 5k in Historic Norwood – 3rd Annual Race
The Boulevard Blast 5K is held in the Historic Norwood Neighborhood in the Northside Birmingham Community, along the winding tree-lined Norwood Boulevard, which has served as the symbolic thoroughfare of the neighborhood for more than 100 years. Over 400 – 600 participants have attended this festive community event each year. The Boulevard Blast 5K is a certified 5K run (3.1 miles) that includes a one-mile fun run/walk and many interactive activities to engage both Norwood residents and participants from across the Birmingham area. The Boulevard Blast is a part of Norwood Resource Center’s “Get Healthy on the Boulevard” initiative which focuses on healthy activity and nutrition.
Norwood is an historic gem located within a few blocks of the heart of downtown Birmingham. Many of our city’s founding families have roots in Norwood and built handsome homes that are still standing today.
This is a family fun event. Strollers are welcome but please line up towards the back of the start line. We will have food vendors and activities for the whole family including Zumba and Line Dancing before the race.
Familiarize yourself with the course at your convenience before the 24th for the fun run or 5k course. See the route map for guidance.
ON LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Wednesday NIGHT AT 10PM- if miss, please register same day on site registration.
$100 prize for overall male winner and overall female winner of the 5K.
Only 5k Participants will receive race bibs. Fun Run/Walk does not include race bibs.
Course Map is on the site.
On line Cut off registration will be Wednesday night the 21st of Sept at 11:59pm.
On site Registration and Packet Pick up day of race 7:30 am – 8:30am. Credit card/cash payment will be accepted on site at the race.
5k begins at 9am
Fun run/walk mile begins at 9:30am
This past October the Norwood Resource Center office experienced a devastating fire, which affected our entire building. Although, we of course, hold property insurance we will need additional resources to help us rebuild so that we can continue our efforts to build a better community, grow and support the livelihood of greater Birmingham. Funds raised from the Boulevard Blast this year will not only help us to continue our mission, and allow us to improve and extend our services, but it will also help support our recovery from the fire.
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