A summer twilight run in Cullman will honor the life of former Alabama sports reporter Christina Chambers while raising support for the young son she left behind.
The Christina Chambers Twilight 5K is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. at Cotton Creek in Cullman. Organizers say the evening event will bring together runners, walkers, and community members for a race designed to celebrate Chambers’ life and the impact she had on those around her.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Chambers’ son, Constantine, along with local charitable causes selected in her honor, offering a way for the community to both remember and give back.
The race also reflects Chambers’ deep connection to running. A Cullman native and former competitive athlete, she was known for her determination and energy — qualities organizers say inspired the creation of a 5K in her memory.
Chambers was widely recognized across Alabama as a sports journalist with a career spanning multiple television markets. She joined WBRC in 2015 and became a familiar presence in sports coverage, particularly during high school football season. After stepping away from a full-time role in 2021, she continued contributing as a freelance reporter during the 2025 football season.
Before her time in Birmingham, Chambers worked as a sports reporter and anchor at WAKA in Montgomery and held previous roles in Columbus, Georgia, and Atlanta, where she covered Auburn athletics and high school sports. She also contributed freelance coverage for championship events through Raycom Media and the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
A graduate of Cullman High School, Chambers went on to compete as a Division I cross country and track athlete at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned her degree in journalism.
She was 38 at the time of her death in December 2025. She died in Hoover in an incident investigated by local authorities as an apparent murder-suicide.
In the months since, support for Chambers’ family has continued to grow, particularly in her hometown. According to local reports, her parents, who operate Chambers Farm and Garden Supply in Cullman, are partnering with Cotton Creek to help bring the event to life.
Organizers say the twilight format is intended to create a unique and uplifting atmosphere, with participants running under evening lights alongside music and community support. The event is open to runners and walkers of all experience levels.
Registration for the race is now open, with organizers encouraging community members across North Alabama to participate in honoring Chambers’ legacy while supporting her family.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected]m.
