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Description
RUN THE FIRST BIRMINGHAM MARATHON!
Are you ready to go the extra mile? Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 12, and experience the excitement of the Highlands College Birmingham Marathon at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL.
The Highlands College Birmingham Marathon is a community event for the whole family! Runners from every walk of life are invited to run this challenging and fun race on a shaded, refreshing wooded trail on the Five Mile Creek Greenway, just outside of Birmingham, AL.
The Course
Beautiful trees and a creek take runners along a memorable route on one of Alabama’s historic Rails to Trails courses. The course includes stunning natural beauty as the course winds through shaded, wooded trails on the Five Mile Creek Greenway.
More Than a Race—It’s a Celebration!
Join us afterward for a complimentary meal, an invigorating cold plunge, and a bounce house for the kids. We invite you to bring the whole family to celebrate with activities and fun for everyone.
Race Opportunities:
- Marathon (26.2): Conquer an unforgettable distance in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.
- Half Marathon (13.1 Miles): Push through Fultondale into Gardendale and Brookside on a mostly flat, picturesque route.
- 10K (6.2 Miles): Race an out-and-back course through the heart of Fultondale.
- Family Fun Run: Enjoy a one-mile run/walk.
Sign up today and conquer what you thought you couldn’t!
Press on with Highlands College—America’s Ministry Leadership University.
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:14
Highlands College equips leaders with competence, character, and spiritual maturity to live a life of eternal impact. Learn more about this innovative education model and life-changing mission at highlandscollege.edu.
Race Contact Info
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Place
777 Yarbrough Rd
Fultondale, AL US 35068
Course Map
Both distances start at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL, this half marathon & 10K will be held on the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trail project located 15 minutes north of Birmingham. This will be a flat, fast course!
For an interactive map including elevations, click the distance you wish to view below:
FULL HALF 10K
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Birmingham Marathon, Half, & 10K.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Race Participant Survey
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