About this race
🏃♂️ Run the First Birmingham Marathon!
Are you ready to go the extra mile? Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 12, and experience the excitement of the Highlands College Birmingham Marathon at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL.
🌲 The Course
Beautiful trees and a creek take runners along a memorable route on one of Alabama’s historic Rails to Trails courses. The course includes stunning natural beauty as the course winds through shaded, wooded trails on the Five Mile Creek Greenway.
🎉 More Than a Race—It’s a Celebration!
Join us afterward for a complimentary meal, an invigorating cold plunge, and a bounce house for the kids. We invite you to bring the whole family to celebrate with activities and fun for everyone.
🏅 Race Opportunities
- Marathon (26.2): Conquer an unforgettable distance in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.
- Half Marathon (13.1 Miles): Push through Fultondale into Gardendale and Brookside on a mostly flat, picturesque route.
- 10K (6.2 Miles): Race an out-and-back course through the heart of Fultondale.
- Family Fun Run: Enjoy a one-mile run/walk.
💪 Sign Up Today!
Conquer what you thought you couldn’t! Press on with Highlands College—America’s Ministry Leadership University.
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:14
Highlands College equips leaders with competence, character, and spiritual maturity to live a life of eternal impact. Learn more about this innovative education model and life-changing mission at highlandscollege.edu.
For more details, visit the official race page: Birmingham Marathon Registration.
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