Life Without Limits

Half Marathon, 5K & Fun Run

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”     

Acts 20:24 

Event Info

2022 UCP Life Without Limits Half Marathon & 5K

Starting Location: Marriott Conference Center – Room Shoals DE

When: October 29 at 8 AM

RUNNING

The “Life Without Limits” 1/2 marathon, 5K & Fun Run for United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Alabama is a showcase run through the scenic Shoals area.  All proceeds go to benefit the children and families of UCP. We serve children with varying disabilities and hope this event will inspire runners near and far to come out and support these amazing little ones! 

Our Sponsors

RUNNING

United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Alabama (www.ucpshoals.org) has been serving children and adults with disabilities for over 50 years. Our mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We serve all of Northwest Alabama including Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, Marion, Winston, and Lawrence counties.
Some of our services include:

⦿ Physical Therapy

⦿ Speech Therapy

⦿ Occupational Therapy

⦿ Special Instruction for children under the age of three (Early Intervention)

⦿ Money for families to hire sitters (Helping Hands/HEARTS)

⦿ Free training and technical assistance to local childcare centers (Childcare Enhancement with a Purpose)

⦿ An all inclusive childcare service that allows children with all abilities to grow and learn together (Wee-Care)

2022 UCP Life Without Limits Half Marathon & 5K

Starting Location: Marriott Conference Center – Room Shoals DE

When: October 29 at 8 AM

Race Day Schedule

Parking:  Parking is available in the Conference Center lot.  However, the Start/Finish for all 3 events is in this lot so please be cautious and patient when exiting. 

To be eligible for the chip timing, no registration can be accepted after 7:30 am on Race Day.  This is to ensure everyone is in the system and the race starts on time.  Packets are available on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and Race Day from 6:30 to 7:30am.

*NO packets, tshirts or awards will be mailed. You must be present to pick up these items.

 
  
 
8:00 am
Half Marathon start
You will have 3.5 hours to complete the race. The 2nd member of the Relay Teams will wait at the 1/2 way mark on Woodward (Hatch) Blvd (See Map under Course).
 
8:10 am
5K
 
9:00 am
1 mile Fun Run start
Feel free to walk/run the Fun Run in your costume!
 
9:15 am (or when last 5K runner has cleared the course)
5K Award Ceremony (Award age groups) – Conference Room Shoals DE
 
 
Costume contest winners announced
This will start immediately after the 5K Award Ceremony
 
11:45 am (or when last runner has cleared the course)
Half Marathon Award Ceremony (Award age groups)- Conference Room Shoals DE
 
 
There will also be a costume contest that includes everyone – runners and spectators!  We also encourage families to come out and support your loved ones.  Posters and signs are always fun!  If you are running in honor or memory of someone, wear this on a t-shirt!

The race will take runners through both the city streets of Florence and across two bridges that span the wide Tennessee River which flows through the heart of the city. The bridge crossings will involve some significant changes in elevation both on the ascent and descent, but much of the rest of the course will feature a mixture of flat and fast stretches along paved surfaces, as well as rolling hills in some sections, on both sides of the river.

The 5K course is an ‘out and back’ starting at the Marriott and going across Wilson Dam.

There will be a water / gatorade station around miles 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.5, 8.5, 10, and 11.5
E-gel will be available on the 1/2 marathon course around mile 8
A public restroom is available on the TVA at the bike trail around mile 8 and around the 11.5 mile mark after passing the Singing River Bridge.

 

** Relay teams will meet at the halfway point on Hatch Blvd (labeled Woodward Ave on map).
Parking will be available at the Clarion Inn across the street. Please be cautious when crossing Hatch Blvd and arrive no later than 8:30am.

Fees(on or before 8/1)(on or before 9/1)(9/2 – 10/27)(10/28 – Race Day)
½ Marathon $50$55$60$70
½ Marathon Relay Team$50$60$70$80
5K$15$20$25$30
Fun Run$5$5$10$10