Welcome to Helping Educate Youth’s Back-to-School 5K!
We’re a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people and building stronger, healthier communities. Founded on the belief that education is the bedrock of progress, Helping Educate Youth aims to give every student the support they need to succeed, both inside and outside the classroom.

About Helping Educate Youth
Helping Educate Youth was born from a simple idea: that no matter where you come from, every young person deserves access to educational resources and mentorship. We believe in fostering a culture of lifelong learning and giving back, because we know that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders.

Launching the Turner Fellowship
This 5K is about more than crossing a finish line—it’s about launching our very first program: the Turner Fellowship! Inspired by our belief that “like tectonic plates, small, consistent movements in education and mentorship can shift the entire landscape of opportunity,” the Turner Fellowship will begin next summer to support and uplift young scholars in Jefferson County.

Through the Turner Fellowship, we’ll provide financial support, mentorship, and community connections to help students pursue their dreams and build brighter futures. Your participation in this 5K helps us lay the groundwork for this transformative program.

Immediate Impact: Local Scholarships
In addition to funding the Turner Fellowship’s launch, 10% of all funds raised at this 5K will go directly to awarding scholarships to graduating seniors in Jefferson County, AL. Two of these scholarships will be awarded to students at Pleasant Grove High School—a special way to give back to the place where I graduated and to honor the power of investing in our own communities.

When you join us as a runner, volunteer, or supporter, you’re not just participating in a race—you’re helping to launch a new chapter for Helping Educate Youth and investing in the next generation of leaders.

Thank you for being part of this movement. Let’s lace up and get moving—for healthy minds, healthy bodies, and a healthier future for our youth!

Contact us at helpingeducateyouthinc@gmail.com or (205) 578-6706‬

Route Details

Healthy Body - Healthy Minds: Back to School 5K Fun Run

‼️ First 50 to Register get FREE Chick-fil-a‼️

Team Members