In 243 days · Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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When
Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
Where
3810 River Run Drive, Birmingham AL
Distance
15K
Typical weather
51–71°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
62–80°F
dry
2025
67–82°F
dry
2024
47–65°F
dry
2023
54–73°F
rain
2022
48–66°F
dry
2021
35–61°F
dry
2020
48–71°F
dry
2019
41–68°F
dry
2018
60–74°F
dry
2017
60–75°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: 35th running of the Ellis Porch Statue to Statue 15k
- Date: April 3, 2027
- Location: 3810 River Run Drive, Birmingham, AL
- Website: Race Information
Course Description
- Starting Point: In the shadow of Vulcan's statue
- Finish Line: Near the Statue of Liberty
- Terrain: Scenic neighborhoods of Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Course Nature: Gently rolling with a generally downhill first six miles, followed by a challenging pair of hills
Challenges and Rewards
- Hills: Among the most challenging you'll find
- Downhill Finish: A fast mile-and-a-half downhill finish
- Splits: Expect to generate some of your quickest splits
- Experience: A race best described as The South's Toughest 15k!
Race T-Shirts
- Shirts: Participants receive a gender-specific shirt designed especially for this race
- Registration Deadline: Must register by March 21st to guarantee receiving a shirt
Course map
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