City of Tuscaloosa Set for 10th Annual Mayor’s Cup on April 23rd

For the 10th year, The City of Tuscaloosa is preparing to host the annual Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K on Saturday, April 23.

To celebrate this milestone, the Mayor’s Cup will now also include a new 10k option for those wanting an extra challenge!

The race aims to increase awareness and raise funds for the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative. Last year more than 1,200 people registered. Since it began, the race has raised a total of $172,000 to support over 250 at-risk preschoolers in Tuscaloosa.

The race will start and end at Government Plaza behind City Hall. The route will go through downtown and will cross through the Walk of Champions on the University of Alabama campus.

The Mayor’s Cup 5K is a Grand Prix event registered with the Tuscaloosa Track Club, and awards will be given. Timing chips attached to race bibs will be used to determine race results.

Registrants receive a performance race t-shirt and a potential to win door prizes. There will also be family-friendly activities on site, including photo opportunities and a DJ to play upbeat tunes after the race.

The registration fee for the 5k is $20 now until March 31 and will increase to $25 April 1-23. The registration fee for the 10k is $30 now until March 31 and increase to $35 April 1-23. Participants can register online at here, by mailing or bringing registration forms to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater box office, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway Northeast, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

For more information, visit their website or call Tuscaloosa 311 at 205-248-5311.