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 Benefits

• Event t-shirt: Sizes not guaranteed. Sizes range from Small to XXX-Large.
• Bib number: To show they are a registered participant.
• Swag Bag: Participants will receive a special swag bag.

👥 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 or change your registration information: Click Here

How to create a Team: Click Here

How to join a Team: Click Here

List of Teams and Team Members: Click Here

How to manage your Fundraising Team: Click Here

📅 Pre-Race Packet Pickup

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]

🚦 Race Day Information

The race day schedule is as follows:

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

There will be a fun area for the kids. 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 for an approximate distance of 2 miles. Click Here for course details.

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 be sure to download the mobile application and add a credit card prior to the morning of the event.

🧢 Bib Number Instructions

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 are registered for The Classic Fun Run to enjoy all that the race offers. All proceeds 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, please keep your children with you at all times and start from the back of the starting line for everyone's safety.

❗ 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. If canceled, your entry fee will be considered a donation to the American Diabetes Association. Changes to your registration can be made by logging back into RunSignUp.com with your User ID. Changes must be completed before October 27, 2025.

🔗 Event Details and Registration

For more information and to register, visit The Classic Fun Run.