DAY OF EVENT
On Saturday, May 16th, the 5th annual Ballin' on Belrose is back for a community walk/run event between Main Street and Mobile Bay on Belrose Avenue in Daphne. It is a day of fun for all ages with DJ music, sponsor booths, food and drink, a kids' play area, cold plunge, face painting, photo ops and more. Named "Ballin'" for Baller Dream Foundation, the event aims to raise funds to support the foundation's efforts in supporting, comforting, and offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences to lift the spirits of children and young adults battling cancer.
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.
PARTICIPATING AS AN INDIVIDUAL
You can choose to race as an individual or a family and run/walk up the hill of Belrose Ave. as many times as you can. Whether you complete one lap uphill or all 11, we want you and everyone with you to have a good time! If you plan to give it your all, the male and female first-place kid, adult, and senior racers will all receive medals.
PARTICIPATING AS TEAM
You can also get a group together and participate as a team. When signing up, give us your team's name. During the race, each team member will compete one at a time. Each time one of your team members ascends the Belrose hill, your team will get credit and be one lap closer to reaching the goal of 11.
BALDWIN COUNTY NONPROFITS
We challenge all Baldwin County-based nonprofits to bring as many supporters as possible to compete. The nonprofit with the most participants will win $10k, 2nd place for $7,500 and a 3rd place for $5,000. Each racer must tell us who they are racing for when signing up online or at check-in on race day before the start of the race. For non-profit participants, at registration enter promo code "nonprofit" to make your registration discounted to $15.
LOCATION
Belrose Avenue in Olde Towne Daphne.
Packet Pick-Up
Participants can pick up their race packet the day prior to the run at 68 Ventures located at 707 Belrose Ave. in Daphne on either Friday, May 15th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or the morning of the race beginning at 7:00 a.m.
PARKING
Parking for the event will be at Bayside Academy, Christ the King, City of Daphne parking area, and more.
DAY OF EXPERIENCES
Belrose Street Party: Ballin’ on Belrose is not only a race up Belrose, but it is a celebration of people betting on themselves to face a challenge and seeing all that we can do with what we have been given for the children and families served by Baller Dream Foundation. Join us for music, refreshments, and comradery on Belrose.
Kids Play: This is an event for the entire family! For the littlest challengers, there will be a play area right off Belrose with face painting, soft play area, bounce house, and more fun!
Photo Opps: The photo opps will be ready on Belrose so come ready to capture the morning and share how you conquered the challenge throughout your social media.
Health and Wellness Vendors: Pre- and Post-race enjoy various health and wellness vendors ranging from physical therapy, running, hydration, cold plunge, and more.
SCHEDULE
7:00 AM Registration & Check-In Opens
Pre-registered runners / walkers can collect shirts and swag bags. Day of registration is available.
8:00 AM Ballin’ on Belrose Begins at the bottom of the hill
11:00 AM Race Ends
8:00 AM – Noon: Street Party on Belrose
Celebrate the day and the impact that Ballin’ on Belrose will have within the lives of children and families with music, kids play area, refreshments and more. Come early, race hard, and stay for the celebration.
EARN YOUR "11"
Do you have what it takes to conquer the climb? Complete the challenge by ascending the Belrose hill 11 times (for a total of 5.5 miles uphill and 10.5 miles total distance) in under three hours, and you’ll take home the coveted orange hat and your own “11” badge of honor.
Categories include:
First Place Kid (male and female)
First Place Adult (male and female)
First Place Senior (male and female)
First Place Dog