5K raises money for orphans

Celebrating four years of ministry for the orphaned and oppressed, Trussville-based nonprofit No Longer will host its fourth annual No Longer 5K on Saturday, April 30, beginning at First Baptist Church Trussville. 

The race, which is the largest of its kind in Trussville and the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, had more than 500 participants in 2015 and raised more than $25,000.

The No Longer 5K aims to raise awareness and funds for 35 children at Casa Amor, an orphanage in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which was recently built in partnership between No Longer and the Global Orphan Project. No Longer provides monthly support to feed, clothe, educate and house these children.

Runners and walkers of all age and athletic ability are welcome. Registration is $30 and includes a race T-shirt, a chipped-bib and bag of freebies. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. on race day, with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Awards will follow at 9:30 a.m. Participants can register early and pick up race packets Friday, April 29, from 3-7 p.m. at FBCT. 

Certificates and medals will be awarded to the Top 3 males and females per age category (12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-plus). Cash prizes of $250, $150 and $100 will be awarded to the overall male and female top three finishers. Team awards will also be awarded to the top three teams, as well as teams with the most participants, fastest team and most team spirit. 

Beginning at 9 a.m., there will also be a one-mile fun run, the GiGi’s Silly Sock Fun Run, which is sponsored by GiGi, a community-wide ministry for third-12th grade girls. All participants are encouraged to wear their silliest socks.

For more information or to register for the race, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Trussville/NoLonger5K.