Ballin’ on Belrose 3rd annual event coming to Olde Towne Daphne in May

Pat O'Donnell
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DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — 68 Ventures and the Cox Family Foundation are hosting the third annual Ballin’ on Belrose event in Olde Towne Daphne in May.

The race will take place on Saturday, May 18. Registration opens at 7 a.m. with the race beginning at 8 a.m. at Belrose Park on Belrose Avenue in Daphne.

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Ballin’ on Belrose will benefit the Baller Dream Foundation, which “works to help local brave young warriors and their families impacted by cancer by offering events to help raise their spirits and celebrate their lives.”

This year, there is a competition among Baldwin County based nonprofits. The organization with the most completed laps up the hill will receive a $10,000 donation.

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Daphne city officials will ensure Belrose Avenue will be blocked off from 7 a.m. to noon on the day of the event to keep participants safe.

The walk/run event is inspired by the 29029 Everesting Challenge but adapted for the community. There will be a race up Belrose Avenue before the event culminates in a street party at the top of the hill with refreshments, music, a kids’ area and camaraderie.

“Mt. Everest is 29,029 feet tall, meaning its formidable peak is 5.5 miles above sea level,” the release said. “Using that elevation as our inspiration, we created a climbing challenge where racers will travel a linear walking distance of 29,029 ft up and down the hill on Belrose Avenue. Our ‘Everest Challenge,’ while 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.”

Racers can sign up for $25 online.

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