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

🏃‍♂️ The Classic Fun Run Overview

The ADA's Diabetes Prevention Alliance (DPA), in association with the Amazon Magic City Classic, is hosting an Inaugural 2 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, November 1st at 8:00 am along Birmingham's City Walk path. The 2 Mile Walk/Run is open to everyone of all abilities.

The DPA's mission is to strategically enroll and expertly guide at-risk populations through the National Diabetes Prevention Program in their quest for better health. Visit dpp.diabetes.org/FunRun25 for more information.

🎽 Participant Perks

• Event t-shirt: Sizes not guaranteed. Available sizes: Small - XXX-Large
• Bib number: To show they are a registered participant
• Swag Bag: Exclusive items for participants

👥 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.

📝 Registration Information

• How to register: [Click Here]
• Create a Team: [Click Here]
• Join a Team: [Click Here]
• List of Teams: [Click Here]

📅 Packet Pickup Details

Pre-Race Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration:
Date/ Time: Thursday, October 30th from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Location: Trak Shak in Homewood
2839 18th St South
Homewood, AL 35209
[Map | Directions]

*Note: On-site registration will be cashless (Credit Card only). Please plan to register before arriving to speed up the packet pickup process.

🏁 Race Day Information

Race Day - Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration:
Location: City Walk Birmingham
Corner of 15th St. North and 9th Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
[Map | Directions]

Timing Schedule:
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. - Details coming soon.

🗺️ Course Route

Course Route: [Click Here] Online Course Route: [Click Here]

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.

🚗 Race Day Parking

There are two gravel parking lots that ALDOT owns close to 15th St. North and 9th Ave. North. Street parking is available via the mobile application ParkMobile. Please ensure you download the mobile application and add a credit card prior to the morning of the event.

🔖 Bib Number Guidelines

Please wear your BIB number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race. [Example] Remember to bring your Bib Number on race day.

🚫 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 ensure you 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: 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.

Strollers: If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times and 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 with your User ID