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Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run

Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run

December 12, 2026
Good People Brewery
Birmingham, AL 35233 US

Y It Matters 5K

All 5K participants will receive a medal. Top 3 finishers in each age/gender category will receive a medal or non-cash prize.
Start Time:
8:00am CST
End Time:
9:30am CST
Registration:
Registration Opens July 1, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:
$40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $45.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Y It Matters 5K - Sleep-In Option

Don't want to run or walk the event but still want to support the Downtown YMCA Youth Center? You will still get the official race day t-shirt if you register by Nov. 21
Start Time:
8:00am CST
End Time:
9:30am CST
Registration:
Registration Opens July 1, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:
$30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Y It Matters Fun Run

Children and their families are invited to run our inagural Fun Run as part of the Y It Matters Race Day. The course is a 1-mile fun run, out and back. Paying participants will receive a race shirt. A parent/guardian may run alongside their child(ren) at no cost, but will not recieve a bib, shirt or medal. Fun Run Registration will prompt adults registering minors to identify as a parent running with a minor so we can accurately track participation.  
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
9:30am CST
Registration:
Registration Opens July 1, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:
$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $25.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham's mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  Our vision is to provide inclusive programs and services to the entire community which promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

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