🏃♂️ Event Information
    Event: ASF 5.56K Run
    Location: Brocks Gap Brewing Company
    Date: March 7th, 2026
    Start Time: 4:00 PM – Race Begins at 6:00 PM
    🌄 Course Overview
    Route: Starts at Brocks Gap Brewing Company, loops around Black Creek Mountain Bike Park, and finishes at the brewery.
    Distance: 5.56k
    👥 Participation Information
    
        - Open to Everyone: Limited to 300 runners for a quality event.
- Age Requirement: 10 years and older.
- Rain or Shine: The race will proceed regardless of weather.
🏅 Divisions
    
        - Regular Division: Male & Female (no extra weight)
- Heavy Division: Male & Female (must carry a 35 lb. vest/ruck)
- Team Heavy Division: 4 individuals carrying 35 lb. vests/rucks, must finish together.
⚖️ Important Rules
    
        - Headlamp/Flashlight: Required for the nighttime trail run.
- Weight Check: All vests and rucks will be weighed post-race. Failure to meet the 35 lb. requirement disqualifies you from awards.
- Team Registration: Teams can register separately but must cross the finish line together.
🛠️ Amenities
    
        - Parking: At Hoover Met only: no parking at Brocks Gap Brewing Company (except for handicapped). There is a path and stairs from the parking lot to the brewery.
- Restrooms: Available at Brocks Gap Brewery and start line.
- Water Station: One at the entrance to the trail, accessible when entering and exiting.
📝 Registration
    Race limited to first 300 runners. 300 runners will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and koozie.
    Race Day Registration: Available but items are not guaranteed.
    📦 Bib and Bag Pick-Up
    When: The night before (March 6th) from 5 to 8 PM at Brocks Gap Brewery, and on race day at 4 PM.
    Bag Check: Available during the race. Your bib number will be written on your bag.
    🔔 Additional Notes
    
        - Strollers: Not allowed due to trail sections.
- Course Map: Visit our social media for details.
- Follow us: on Facebook for updates and more information about the Alabama SWAT Foundation. Join us for a thrilling race under the stars!
🤝 About the Alabama SWAT Foundation
    The Alabama SWAT Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by current SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) police officers. Our mission is to enhance the training of SWAT teams and individual officers throughout Alabama.
    🎯 Our Mission
    We aim to:
    
        - Advance Training: Provide funding to send law enforcement officers to top-level training programs nationwide.
- Enhance Skills: Equip officers with sharpened skills and new knowledge to improve their teams and communities.
- Foster Leadership: Help officers become better leaders who navigate critical situations effectively.
🌟 Community Support
    With the generous support of our community, we can empower law enforcement officers to improve their skills, enhance public safety, and ultimately create a positive impact in their communities.
    Together, we are committed to building a safer Alabama through better-trained SWAT teams and dedicated officers. Thank you for supporting our mission!
    The Alabama SWAT Foundation is a non-profit organization (501C3), and all donations are tax-deductible. If your company would like to be a sponsor email us at admin@alswat.org.
    For more details and to register, visit ASF 5.56K Run Registration.