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Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
700 Towncenter Blvd., Tuscaloosa AL
1 Mile
65–85°F · low rain risk
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67–87°F
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65–79°F
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66–89°F
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54–79°F
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69–74°F
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51–76°F
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73–96°F
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69–84°F
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Race-day forecast · Wednesday, Sep 30
Cloudy · 56–86°F
Wednesday, Sep 30starts near 56°F · 26% chance of rain · wind up to 5 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Fleet Feet Tuscaloosa turns another year older, and we are throwing a party you can run.
Race Details
- Event Type: The Cake Mile is four laps around the shopping center.
- Course Feature: Before each lap, you eat a slice of cake.
- Objective: First to finish all four laps and all four slices wins.
- Fun Factor: It is a little bit absurd and it is the most fun you will have on a Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa.
Alternative Option
- Easy Run: Not interested in cake at speed? Join the Birthday Easy Run instead.
- Distance: Two miles, conversational pace, no cake required.
- Start Time: Both groups start at 6:00 PM.
- Finish Line: Both groups finish in the same parking lot with music, a birthday spread, and the same shirt.
Registration Information
- Deadline: Register by September 13 to guarantee your size.
- Cost: Free to enter.
- Pace: Every pace welcome.
- Family Friendly: Bring the family, bring your run club, bring an appetite.
Event Location
Fleet Feet Tuscaloosa
700 Towncenter Blvd
Wednesday, September 30, 6:00 PM
Presented with HOKA
More Information
For additional details, please visit the race page.
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