The Classic Fun Run Presented By American Diabetes Association® (ADA)

🏃‍♂️ The Classic Fun Run Presented By American Diabetes Association® (ADA)

Join us for the inaugural Classic Fun Run, presented by the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), in association with Amazon Magic City Classic!

📅 Event Details

• Date: November 1, 2025
• Location: 9th Ave. North at 15th St. North, Birmingham, AL
• Distance: 2 miles
• Registration: [Register here](https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/TheClassicFunRun?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB)

👟 Event Highlights

This two-mile walk/run welcomes all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re a runner, walker, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps raise awareness about diabetes and obesity.

• Awareness: Obesity accounts for up to 53% of new type 2 diabetes cases each year.
• Mission: The Obesity Association™, a division of the ADA, is dedicated to reducing obesity prevalence.
• Impact: Even small steps can drive meaningful change.
• Involvement: All participants contribute to a healthier community.

🎽 Participant Benefits

Participants will receive:

• Event t-shirt: Sizes vary from Small to XXX-Large (sizes not guaranteed).
• Bib number: To show registration.
• Swag Bag: Filled with goodies!

🤝 Team Registration

Participants will be eligible for a $5 discount per person when team membership reaches 5 or more members. Team members 1 - 4 will be refunded $5 after the 5th team member registers.

• Team Info: [More about Teams](https://runsignup.com/Race/TheClassicFunRun/Page/TeamInformation)
• Discounts: Team members save together!
• Registration: [FAQ page](https://runsignup.com/Race/TheClassicFunRun/Page/FAQ) for details.
• Note: On-site registration will be cashless (Credit Card only).

🕖 Race Day Agenda

Race Day on November 1st:

• 6:30am: Registration Opens
• 7:45am: 2 Mile Walk / Run Registration Closes
• 8:00am: 2 Mile Walk / Run Starts
• 8:30am: Finisher Festivities

There will be a fun area for the kids, and following the event, we encourage everyone to join our Community Wellness Event with local vendors - Details coming soon.

🗺️ Course Route

The Course Route will follow the "Red" City Walk path starting at 15th St. North and 9th Ave. North and proceed to the Dog Park area at 24th St. North, taking the same route back to the starting location for an approximate distance of 2 miles.

• Course Map: [City Walk Map](https://citywalkbham.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/City-Walk-Map.pdf)
• Online Route: [View Here](https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/fmgBQIgtNj)

🚫 Bandit Policy

Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk event. Running without registration is not permitted in the 2 Mile Walk/Run. Please be sure to register for The Classic Fun Run Presented By the American Diabetes Association 2 Mile Walk/Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 2 Mile Walk/Run will need to wear their Bib Number, which shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to the American Diabetes Association.

🐕 Pets and Strollers

Pets are welcome to participate. All pets must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pet. The actions of the pet are the responsibility of the pet owner/caretaker.

If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times and that you start from the back of the starting line. This will allow your family members and our other participants a safer experience.

❌ Cancellation Statement

Your entry fee is non-refundable. The event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds: rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to The American Diabetes Association® (ADA). You can make changes to your registration or transfer to another person by logging back into [RunSignUp.com](https://runsignup.com/) with your User ID [How to make changes](https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062920-view-edit-a-registration). Changes or transfers must be completed before October 27, 2025.