TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Project R.O.S.E. (Recycled Oil Saves Energy), the volunteer motor oil recycling program for the state of Alabama, will hold its eighth annual “Run for the Roses” 5K race at The University of Alabama on Feb. 26.

The race begins at 8:30 a.m. and is open to the public. It will be followed by the Rosebud one-mile fun run, an awards ceremony and door prizes. Additionally, a complimentary light breakfast will be provided.

The cost is $12 before Feb. 23 and $15 on the day of the race. Race day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the outdoor pool facility parking lot on UA’s campus (corner of Campus Drive and Fifth Avenue East). This year’s race will use the certified Run for Kid’s Sake 5K Course and again be part of the Tuscaloosa Track Club Grand Prix of West Alabama.

The one-mile fun run is $5 and will take place on UA’s recreational fields. The top three times will receive certificates.

For more information, or to pre-register, call 205/348-4878, or in-state at 1-800-452-5901. Online registration is available through www.active.com.

Proceeds from the race will help Project R.O.S.E. increase awareness and provide collection tanks for recycling used motor oil in Alabama. Sponsors include: Hager Oil,
Tuscaloosa Toyota, Aaron Oil, Townsend Honda, PARADE Gas Stations, Waste Oil Collectors, Alabama Power, Dominion Black Warrior, A & M Oil/Chevron, Speedy Oil Change, Wal-Mart, UA’s chemical and biological engineering department, B101.7 FM, Oldies 99.1 FM and Tuscaloosa Chevrolet.

Project R.O.S.E. is headquartered in the chemical and biological engineering department in UA’s College of Engineering. For more information about Project R.O.S.E., visit the Web site at http://prose.eng.ua.edu.