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Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

Location
Fultondale, AL
Black Creek Park, 749 Yarbrough Road, 35217
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Run a scenic Rails to Trails course with stunning natural beauty and shaded paths, welcoming all experience levels to an inclusive community race.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Discover the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL. This event invites runners of all levels to experience the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a historic Rails to Trails course known for its stunning natural beauty and shaded paths. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or embracing a new distance, this community race weekend offers an inclusive and welcoming environment just outside Birmingham.

What to expect

  • Run along the historic Five Mile Creek Greenway, a beautiful Rails to Trails course.
  • Enjoy shaded and wooded trails, offering a serene natural setting.
  • Join an inclusive community race designed for all experience levels.

Standout details

  • Scenic Rails to Trails course
  • Shaded and wooded trails
  • Inclusive community race
  • Just outside Birmingham, AL

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 7:15 AM CDT · From $33.75

    Opens Dec 17, 2025, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 11, 7:15 AM CDT · From $49.75

    Opens Dec 17, 2025, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 AM CDT · From $70.94

    Opens Dec 17, 2025, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

half marathon distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Experience the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL. Located just outside of Birmingham, AL, the Five Mile Creek Greenway is one of Alabama’s historic Rails to Trails courses with stunning natural beauty and shaded and wooded trails. Whether you’re pursuing a personal record or taking your first courageous step to run long-distance, the Highlands College Half Marathon offers an inclusive, community race weekend for runners from every walk of life and experience level.

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