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
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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
Scenic
CompetitiveGreat 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
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration 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
Steady Effortlonger 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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