Registration Open and Shirts Revealed for the Tuscaloosa YMCA Youth First 8K, 2 Mile and Fun Run on Saturday

Race day for the kids is almost here! It's the Youth First 8K Saturday morning at the Downtown Tuscaloosa YMCA on Paul W. Bryant Drive.

If 8K is too much for you, try the 2-mile run or even the Fun Run. However, if you're feeling ambitious, sign up for both the 8K and the 2-mile. Oh yeah, you'll have time between the two to do it. I'm actually thinking about it myself. Why not? It will be true test of endurance.

Bottom line, we can all help make a difference, while having fun outdoors at this event. The campaign we're raising morning helps the YMCA "to provide financial assistance for families in our community so they can afford for their children to play sports and partake in our literacy programs in summer camps. Our Youth First Campaign also helps provide you and your family the opportunity to start living a healthy lifestyle through memberships at the YMCA."

Check out the race shirt for everyone!

Plus, there will be awards for the top overall and age division finishers for the guys and girls. As well as lots of door prizes.

A preview of the trophy!

Walk-up registration is welcome during the packet pickup Saturday morning (May 14), starting at 6:30 AM at the downtown Y.

Race start times:

8K - 8 AM
2 mi- 9:30 AM
Fun Run - 10:00 AM

Entry Fee: $35 for 8K / $20 for 2 mile Run/Walk

The 8K is an official Tuscaloosa Track Club Grand Prix event.

We couldn't ask for a better weather forecast for this run for the cause! around the streets of Downtown Tuscaloosa!  We'll be waking up to sunshine with the temp around 60.