*If you are considering running for The Bell Center (our official race charity) as a BellRunner please contact The Bell Center directly at 205-879-3417.  Do NOT continue with your online registration.

Rules: You must be 16 years of age or older on race day February 21, 2021 to register for the marathon.

Time Limit: Participants have 6 hours, based on clock time to complete the marathon course.

Additional Info:  THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT THE EXPO IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR BIB AND TIMING DEVICE. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB AND TIMING DEVICE IN ORDER TO RUN. ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-DEFERRABLE.  Due to the upfront nature of event costs, we have a uniform policy of no refunds, transfers or deferrals to a future year.  We know that plans change and unexpected things come up, but we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of an arbitrary line of who merits a refund and who doesn't.  Thank you for your understanding.

*If you are considering running for The Bell Center (our official race charity) as a BellRunner please contact The Bell Center directly at 205-879-3417.  Do NOT continue with your online registration.

Rules: You must be 12 years of age or older on race day February 21, 2021 to register for the half marathon.

Time Limit: Participants have 4 hours, based on clock time to complete the half marathon course.

Additional Info:  THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT THE EXPO IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR BIB AND TIMING DEVICE. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB AND TIMING DEVICE IN ORDER TO RUN. ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-DEFERRABLE.  Due to the upfront nature of event costs, we have a uniform policy of no refunds, transfers or deferrals to a future year.  We know that plans change and unexpected things come up, but we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of an arbitrary line of who merits a refund and who doesn't.  Thank you for your understanding.

*If you are considering running for The Bell Center (our official race charity) as a BellRunner please contact The Bell Center directly at 205-879-3417.  Do NOT continue with your online registration.

*To register your relay team you must have information for ALL of your team members at this time.

Fees: 
Adult Relay Team - $250 until 12/31/20 and then $275 until 2/20/21

Brief Description:  Not quite ready for a full or half marathon? Then the 5 person marathon relay is for you and 4 of your friends. Your team will run the full marathon divided into 5 legs - (1) 6.5 miles, (2) 2.9 miles, (3) 6.0 miles, (4) 4.2 miles, (5) 6.6 miles. These are approximate. You can run with 4 team members but only teams with 5 team members are eligible for awards.

Divisions:  Male, Female, Masters, Mixed Open (at least 2 females), Middle/High School Team (at least 2 females)

Rules:  You must be at least 12 years of age on race day, February 21, 2021 in order to participate in the marathon relay.

Time limits:  Your team has 6 hours based on clock time to complete the marathon course.

Additional Info:   THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT THE EXPO IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR BIB AND TIMING DEVICE. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB AND TIMING DEVICE IN ORDER TO RUN. ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-DEFERRABLE.  Due to the upfront nature of event costs, we have a uniform policy of no refunds, transfers or deferrals to a future year.  We know that plans change and unexpected things come up, but we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of an arbitrary line of who merits a refund and who doesn't.  Thank you for your understanding.

*If you are considering running for The Bell Center (our official race charity) as a BellRunner please contact The Bell Center directly at 205-879-3417.  Do NOT continue with your online registration.

*To register your relay team you must have information for ALL of your team members at this time.

*Middle/High School Teams MUST have at least 2 females on the team.  If you do not have at least 2 females your team will be placed in an Adult division.

Fees: $200 until 12/31/20 and then $225 though 2/20/21

Brief Description:  Not quite ready for a full or half marathon? Then the 5 person marathon relay is for you and 4 of your friends. Your team will run the full marathon divided into 5 legs - (1) 6.5 miles, (2) 2.9 miles, (3) 6.0 miles, (4) 4.2 miles, (5) 6.6 miles. These are approximate. You can run with 4 team members but only teams with 5 runners are eligible for awards.  We do not differentiate between high school and middle school teams for awards.

Rules:  You must be at least 12 years of age on race day, February 21, 2021  in order to participate in the marathon relay.

Time limits:  Your team has 6 hours based on clock time to complete the marathon course.

Additional Info:   THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT THE EXPO IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR BIB AND TIMING DEVICE. YOU MUST HAVE A BIB AND TIMING DEVICE IN ORDER TO RUN. ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-DEFERRABLE.  Due to the upfront nature of event costs, we have a uniform policy of no refunds, transfers or deferrals to a future year.  We know that plans change and unexpected things come up, but we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of an arbitrary line of who merits a refund and who doesn't.  Thank you for your understanding.

*If you are considering running for The Bell Center (our official race charity) as a BellRunner please contact The Bell Center directly at 205-879-3417.  Do NOT continue with your online registration.

The Regions Superhero 5K, now in its 20th year, is a great warm-up to Marathon Sunday. 
The Regions Superhero 5K starts at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Linn Park. The first 1,700 registrants are guaranteed a short sleeved technical shirt at packet pick up! (Men's sizes XS-3XL & youth medium and large)  Superhero costumes are encouraged!!

Rules: The Regions Superhero 5K is open to runners and walkers of all abilities. There is no age minimum. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian register for them on line. Baby joggers, in-line skates, bicycles and other non-official wheeled vehicles and pets are prohibited on the course!

Time Limit: The 5k course will be closed at 9:00 a.m

Additional Info: Race day registration and packet pick up is available at Railroad Park. ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-DEFERRABLE.  Due to the upfront nature of event costs, we have a uniform policy of no refunds, transfers or deferrals to a future year.  We know that plans change and unexpected things come up, but we feel it is most fair to apply a uniform policy to all, instead of an arbitrary line of who meets a refund and who doesn't.  Thank you for your understanding.

Additional race information can be found at http://www.mercedesmarathon.com/.