In 41 days · Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Starting line will be on 1st Ave between Regions Field and Railroad Park, Birmingham AL
5K · 1 Mile
40–56°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
38–62°F
dry
2024
30–50°F
dry
2023
31–55°F
dry
2022
51–62°F
dry
2021
36–56°F
dry
2020
52–63°F
rain
2019
36–54°F
dry
2018
31–52°F
dry
2017
37–49°F
dry
2016
51–61°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Dec 12
Cloudy · 66–81°F
Saturday, Dec 12starts near 66°F · 9% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
- 5K Race Fee: Starting at $40
- Fun Run Race Fee: Starting at $25
- YMCA members receive and YMCA will receive a discount: More info to come.
- To be guaranteed a shirt, you must register by Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- Sleep in registration available. If you do not want to participate on race day but want to support the Y and get a race T-shirt, we are happy for the support. Shirts must be picked up prior to event day at packet pickup.
- Payment: Credit cards are the only accepted form of payment. No cash or checks will be accepted.
- Please note there is a processing fee and sales tax associated with each entry.
- Race Start/Finish Location: Starting near Good People Brewing on 1st Avenue South
- Course Information: Participants will head northeast up 1st Avenue South towards the Rotary Trail toward 32nd Street South where they will turn around and race back towards Good People Brewing. Flat and fast! CLICK HERE to view the course map.
- Our course is not certified.
- Pre-race Packet Pickup - Day, time and place TBD
- Race-Day Packet Pickup: TBD
- Swag: Please note that while we will do the best, only participants who registered on or before Nov. 13, 2026 are guaranteed a race shirt.
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