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Running in the rain
This runner in the BHM26.2 held in downtown Birmingham on Sunday, April 15, was in high spirits despite the rain and cold.
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Anxious to run
These runners eagerly awaited the start of the BHM26.2 marathon, half marathon, relay and 5K held downtown on April 15.
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Off they go!
Runners get underway at the 7 a.m. start for the BHM26.2 on First Avenue South alongside Railroad Park downtown.
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Less than ideal conditions
Runners in the rain on 20th Street South in Midtown during the BHM26.2 on April 15.
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Mom and daughter
Marian Taylor (L) and her daughter, Mimi Taylor (R), relax at Railroad Park after completing the half marathon at the BHM26.2
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A well-deserved rest
Runners Valencia Cotchery (L) and Lakitta Johnson (R) enjoy a break at Railroad Park after completing the BHM26.2 half marathon.
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A statue comes alive
Vulcan meets and greets a young fan at the afterparty for the BHM26.2 at Railroad Park on Sunday, April 15.
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A good crowd
Some of the attendees, including race participants, at the BHM26.2 after party at Railroad Park.
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Holding the torch
Vulcan poses for a cell phone snapshot with another fan at the BHM26.2 afterparty on April 15.
The inaugural BHM26.2 -- featuring a marathon, half-marathon, team relay, 5k and fun run -- was held in downtown Birmingham on Sunday, April 15, despite cold and rain.
All proceeds from the event benefited Magic Moments, the only wish-granting organization devoted exclusively to children in Alabama with chronic life-threatening illnesses, as well as the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Alabama hospital.
The marathon, half marathon, relay and 5K started at 7 a.m. on First Avenue South adjacent to Railroad Park with Regions Field looming in the background.
The fun run was held at about 10 a.m.
By the time the races were over, the rain began to subside, and a well-attended after party at the 17th Street Plaza was held in bright sunshine.
The event featured food from Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q and live music.
The goal of the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders is to find cures for all children with cancer and serious blood disorders.