The Bay Minette Fire Department is sponsoring an evening run to benefit its fire prevention program. The inaugural Dash & Splash will feature a 5K race and 1-Mile Fun Run. The event will also include a party at the Bay Minette Municipal Pool.

Firefighter Pate Cardwell came up with the idea for the evening run.

“We have a good group of guys here who enjoy running,” Cardwell said, adding that the department often provides support and security for other runs in the community.

“We want our chance to host one.” The fun event is sure to be a big draw, he said. “We hope this event will be different because it’s in the evening and there’s a pool party. Most runs are early in the morning,” he said. “Maybe we can reach some people who don’t want to get up early on their Saturday.”

Cardwell said the pool will remain open until 10 p.m. and there will be a “good family atmosphere” for all participants.

Event shirts will also be available on race day while supplies last. Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female finishers in the 5K and Fun Run. The 5K top three male and female runners in each age category will also be recognized.

Age brackets include: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 50-69, 70 and older. All fun run participants will receive ribbons.

If you go

WHAT: Dash & Splash 5K, Fun Run & Pool Party

WHEN: Aug. 9; 5K begins at 6 p.m, 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 7 p.m.

Where: Bay Minette Pool Complex (Corner of 12th Street and Bradley Avenue).

COST: Entry fee is $20

REGISTRATION: Active.com; forms are available at the Bay Minette Fire Department, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and Bay Minette City Hall. Registration packets will be available for pick-up race day from 4:30 – 6 p.m.