The Finley Center, Hoover AL
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
🏃♂️ BHM26.2 2025 Race Series
BHM26.2 2025 Race Series is Alabama's only fully charitable race series, benefitting Magic Moments on Sunday, October 5th. Comprised of a full marathon, 5-person marathon relay, half marathon, 10k, 5k and kid's fun run, BHM26.2's Race Series brings exciting courses to the Birmingham Metro area! With over 2,000 runners, this event is one of Alabama's most highly attended races with a family-friendly After Party for participants and anyone supporting the cause!
🏅 Marathon Course
- Beautiful route: A challenging 13.1 looped run through the city and neighborhoods of Hoover with a mix of rolling hills, flat terrain, and a beautiful waterfront.
- Support stations: Frequent water stations, cheer stations, and medical stations will be available to ensure your safety and enhance your race day experience.
- Exciting challenge: Perfect for those looking to test their endurance in a scenic environment.
🤝 5-Person Marathon Relay
- Team building: Intended for a fun team building activity to tackle our marathon course together.
- Leg options: The legs are set to be 5 miles, 5 miles, 3.1 miles, 6.9 miles, and 6.2 miles.
- Medals for all: All members of the relay team will receive their medals together as their team crosses the official BHM26.2 finish line!
- Registration: Opens February 1st.
🏞️ Half Marathon
- Scenic course: Features winding through the city and neighborhood streets along a beautiful waterfront.
- Selling out: Last year’s event sold out, and this year is expected to be even better!
- Unforgettable experience: Enhanced support and a festive race-day atmosphere for both seasoned runners and first-timers.
🏆 10K and 5K
- Inclusive challenges: Perfect for runners of all levels looking for a challenge or a fun fitness goal.
- Mixed terrain: Both courses offer a great mix of flat stretches, rolling hills, and scenic views.
- Crowd support: Vibrant crowd support, water stations, and a finish line celebration you won't forget.
👶 Kid’s Fun Run
- Family-friendly: Geared towards children and patients who wish to be a part of our race weekend.
- Accompanied participation: Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Stroller-friendly: This event is around ¼ mile!
🎉 After Party
- Post-race celebration: Join us at The Finley Center, right inside by the Finish Line, for a post race meal.
- Entertainment: Enjoy live music, drinks, a kids zone, and more!
💖 Benefiting Magic Moments
The best part? ALL proceeds benefit Magic Moments, the only wish-granting organization devoted exclusively to children in Alabama with chronic life-threatening or acute life-altering conditions. Lace up your shoes and join us October 5th as we run for the children who are chasing a cure. For more information, visit the race page.
#RunForTheKids
