Join us for the Defeat Diabetes 5K
Run, Community Run/Walk, Kidz
Color Run, Tot Trot, where every
step taken and every mile
conquered brings us closer to a
healthier future!
Discover a pathway to wellness at our Health Screenings, Health
Educator & Vendor Fair event, where knowledge, screenings, and
resources converge for your optimal well-being.
Your sponsorships allow us to provide a more exciting experience
for our HealthFest participants,
health professionals, coaches,
instructors, runners, walkers,
volunteers, children & special guests.
There’s nothing like the fun at a
Carnival, where the McRae
community will offer a family-friendly
celebration with games & inflatables for the kids, Bingo, Door Prizes, a Cake Walk & lunch for all.
Compete, connect, and conquer at
our fun Street Olympics, where
athleticism and community spirit
unite in a one-of-a-kind sporting
extravaganza! Sign up now!
Have more questions? See our
frequently asked questions regarding
the runs, walks, team pricing, awards, and sponsorships,.
Our health care professionals offer a basic screening in blood pressure, pulse rate, blood sugar and BMI. We also hope to provide hearing and vision tests. After you go through your personalized tests you can visit any and all of the 30 health educators and vendors who will provide the latest information on a number of health challenges.
As mentioned, your sponsorship allows us to provide a more exciting experience for our
Health & Fitness Festival participants. This year we will invest the profit from Get Fit
Selma! in our Special Education Program, our technology opportunities and our teacher
Professional Development. Read through our levels and benefits and contact us if you
want to be more deeply involved – or if you just want your company logo on Get Fit
Selma!
Lighting of Olympic Torch
5K Run or Fun Run
Kidz Color Run or Tot Trot
Competitions by age groups
See FAQ
There are several ways you can register: You can register and pay online on the following page (after you click on the “Register” button at the bottom of this page) 1. You can fill out the registration form available by clicking on the button on the previous page labeled “5K Run/Walk Reg Form.” 2. Then either hand deliver it with your registration fee to McRae-Gaines Learning Center at 1101 Woodrow Avenue, Selma AL, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 3. Or fax the form the Mrs. Angie McCary at 334-872-8194 and pay the day of the run. 4. Last recourse, you can mail the completed form and registration fee to the school’s mailing address: 5. Mail to: Mrs. Angie McCary McRae-Gaines Learning Center PO Drawer 1266 Selma AL 36702-1266 Please make any check or money order payable to: MGLC. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
If you register online but do not elect to pre-pay through credit card or PayPal, then you will need to complete payment on race day at the Registration Station at the start/finish line (see next entry). Once again, race day payment will need to be made by check, cash or possibly credit card. (We are working on accepting credit cards).
All participants may pick up their race packets
on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at McRae-Gaines, 1101 Woodrow Ave. Selma AL, Noon to 5:00 PM or on race day at the McRae Learning Center from 7:00 to 7:45 am.
The MGLC Carnival operates totally with tickets. $1.00 each. Games: Ring Toss, Duck Pond, Face Painting, Bouncer House, Cake Walk, Bingo, Snacks: Pop Corn, Cotton Candy, Nachos.
Food Tickets will be available at McRae-Gaines, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18 and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, and Saturday, October 19th.
Selma City Street Olympics
Competitions for: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16/18
Double Dutch Jump Rope Demonstrations
Basketball Skills:
3-Point Challenge
Obstacle Dribble
Free Throw
50- and 100- Yard Dash
Relay Race
Softball Throw
Football Pass
5-7 years-old
Hula Hoop, Keep it up for 1 min
Obstacle Course
Tug of War
Inflatables, Jump for 2 mins
Noon: BOSS Youth League Street Ball
Ages 12-18
