Ballin' on Belrose 2026 supporting Baller Dream Foundation
Ballin' on Belrose 2026 supporting Baller Dream Foundation
About Ballin' on Belrose 2026
What is Ballin’ on Belrose?
Ballin’ on Belrose is more than a walk/run — it’s a community movement.
Hosted proudly by 68 Ventures, the Cox Family Foundation, the City of Daphne, Press & Co., and our incredible sponsors, this high-energy event takes place on Belrose Avenue in Olde Towne Daphne, stretching from Main Street to the shores of Mobile Bay.
It’s a day designed for all ages — complete with DJ music at the top and bottom of the hill, food and drinks, a kids’ play area, face painting, cold plunge, photo ops, and more. Belrose Avenue is a party, the hill is legendary, and the purpose is powerful. So, from the serious competitors to the strollers, this event is for you.
Named Ballin’ in honor of the Baller Dream Foundation, this event raises funds to support children and young adults battling cancer — providing encouragement, comfort, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that lift their spirits during life’s toughest fight.
Participating as an Individual
Sign up as an individual or bring the whole family.
Participants run or walk up Belrose Hill as many times as they can. One lap or all 11 — every step counts. Whether you’re pushing for the podium or pushing a stroller, the goal is simple: show up, have fun, and make an impact.
For those going all in:
- Medals will be awarded to first-place male and female finishers in the kid, adult, and senior divisions.
- And yes — we’ll even award a medal to the first dog to conquer all 11 trips up the hill.
Non-Profit Partners
Bring your supporters. Climb the hill. Make it count.
The nonprofit with the most completed laps will receive:
- $10,000 for 1st Place
- $7,500 for 2nd Place
- $5,000 for 3rd Place
Each participant must designate the nonprofit they’re racing for during online registration or at check-in before race start. Nonprofit participants can use promo code “nonprofit” to register at the discounted rate of $15.
Ballin’ on Belrose is about community. It’s about competition. It’s about compassion. And it’s about showing children and families in the fight of their lives that Baldwin County stands with them —climbing that hill together.
Date
Starts at: May 16, 2026 7:00 AM
Ends at: May 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Location
Old Towne Daphne
707 Belrose Avenue
Daphne,AL 36526 USA
Contact
Baller Dream Foundation
(877) 418-3166
hello@ballerdream.org
INSPIRATION
The 29029 Everesting Challenge inspired this event and has been adapted into a family-friendly, local event. Mount Everest is 29,029 feet tall, meaning its formidable peak is 5.5 miles above sea level. Using that elevation as our inspiration, we created a walk/run challenge where racers will travel a linear distance of 29,029 ft uphill on Belrose Avenue (plus trekking back down the hill between each climb, making the challenge a total of 10.5 miles).
Our "Everest Challenge," inspired by the brave climbers who ascend Mount Everest, is a community event appropriate for racers of all ages and fitness levels. Climb the hill just once or ascend it 11 times to complete the challenge—it's all about showing up and having fun.
BALLER DREAM FOUNDATION
The Baller Dream Foundation (BDF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of brave young cancer warriors, ages birth-29. The young people served by BDF are not called patients, but “Ballers”. Baller is a modern-day term suggesting a person is doing well, feeling well and in control.
BDF works closely with children’s hospitals across the country and provides in-hospital, volunteer-led activities to help ease the minds of young warriors, as well as support for their families.
