2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon
- Date Sat 22nd February 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 7 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon, taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Birmingham, Shelby! This innovative event is designed for children from kindergarten through 5th grade, encouraging them to embark on a five-month endurance journey that culminates in a thrilling marathon experience. Over the months leading up to race day, participants will run a total of 25.2 miles in manageable increments, building up to completing the final mile of the full marathon distance of 26.2 miles on the big day.
Held at Spain Park High School, this event is all about celebrating personal achievements and fostering a love for fitness. While there are no official winners, each child will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon Finishers Medal to commemorate their hard work and dedication. Sign up early to take advantage of the registration discounts and join the fun, because at this marathon, the motto is simple: "if you had fun, you won!" Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to inspire young runners and create lasting memories!
Held at Spain Park High School, this event is all about celebrating personal achievements and fostering a love for fitness. While there are no official winners, each child will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon Finishers Medal to commemorate their hard work and dedication. Sign up early to take advantage of the registration discounts and join the fun, because at this marathon, the motto is simple: "if you had fun, you won!" Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to inspire young runners and create lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY- FEBRUARY 22, 2025
EVENT LOCATION- SPAIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is not a Fun Run. Even though it will be fun, it is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program designed for children kindergarten (K5) through 5th grade. Children will run the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles) over the course of the five month program. To achieve this goal, kids must train for the last mile of their marathon by running a total of 25.2 miles in 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile or 1 mile increments between September 2024 through February 2025 to qualify for race day participation. There are NO official winners, but the event is timed so your child can chart their progress from the beginning of their training in September until race day. Our motto is "if you had fun you won"!!!
Students will run in PE class and/or with a parent and keep a log sheet to track their progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. Each child will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon Finishers Medal when he/she completes the final mile on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
FEES:
$25 (online registration only) until December 26, 2024
$30 (online registration only) until January 31, 2025
$35 (online registration only) until February 10, 2025 (LATE REGISTRATION. SHIRT SIZE NOT GUARANTEED. PICK UP ON RACE DAY)
*IT IS OUR POLICY THAT WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS OF REGISTRATIONS. CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OF AGE ON RACE DAY TO COMPLETE THEIR FINAL MILE AND YOU MUST BE PRESENT ON RACE DAY TO RECEIVE YOUR FINISHERS MEDAL.*
EVENT LOCATION- SPAIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is not a Fun Run. Even though it will be fun, it is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program designed for children kindergarten (K5) through 5th grade. Children will run the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles) over the course of the five month program. To achieve this goal, kids must train for the last mile of their marathon by running a total of 25.2 miles in 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile or 1 mile increments between September 2024 through February 2025 to qualify for race day participation. There are NO official winners, but the event is timed so your child can chart their progress from the beginning of their training in September until race day. Our motto is "if you had fun you won"!!!
Students will run in PE class and/or with a parent and keep a log sheet to track their progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. Each child will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon Finishers Medal when he/she completes the final mile on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
FEES:
$25 (online registration only) until December 26, 2024
$30 (online registration only) until January 31, 2025
$35 (online registration only) until February 10, 2025 (LATE REGISTRATION. SHIRT SIZE NOT GUARANTEED. PICK UP ON RACE DAY)
*IT IS OUR POLICY THAT WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS OF REGISTRATIONS. CHILDREN MUST BE 5 YEARS OF AGE ON RACE DAY TO COMPLETE THEIR FINAL MILE AND YOU MUST BE PRESENT ON RACE DAY TO RECEIVE YOUR FINISHERS MEDAL.*
Races
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Kindergarten
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
Brief Description: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program for K-5th graders. In order to participate in the event each child will run a total of 25.2 miles in increments of one-quarter to one mile from September to February. Each student will run in PE class (if their school participates as group), and/or with their parent(s) and will keep a log sheet to track his/her progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. The children will complete their final mile of the marathon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. To be eligible to run the last mile of the marathon on race day, each child must log 25.2 miles. As each child completes the final distance and crosses the official finish line, they will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon finishers medal. There are no official winners. Our motto is if you had fun you won!. Your child must run on Saturday February 22, 2025 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
1st Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
Brief Description: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program for K-5th graders. In order to participate in the event each child will run a total of 25.2 miles in increments of one-quarter to one mile from September to February. Each student will run in PE class (if their school participates as group), and/or with their parent(s) and will keep a log sheet to track his/her progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. The children will complete their final mile of the marathon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. To be eligible to run the last mile of the marathon on race day, each child must log 25.2 miles. As each child completes the final distance and crosses the official finish line, they will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon finishers medal. There are no official winners. Our motto is if you had fun you won!. Your child must run on Saturday February 22, 2025 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
2nd Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
Brief Description: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program for K-5th graders. In order to participate in the event each child will run a total of 25.2 miles in increments of one-quarter to one mile from September to February. Each student will run in PE class (if their school participates as group), and/or with their parent(s) and will keep a log sheet to track his/her progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. The children will complete their final mile of the marathon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. To be eligible to run the last mile of the marathon on race day, each child must log 25.2 miles. As each child completes the final distance and crosses the official finish line, they will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon finishers medal. There are no official winners. Our motto is if you had fun you won!. Your child must run on Saturday February 22, 2025 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
3rd Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
Brief Description: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program for K-5th graders. In order to participate in the event each child will run a total of 25.2 miles in increments of one-quarter to one mile from September to February. Each student will run in PE class (if their school participates as group), and/or with their parent(s) and will keep a log sheet to track his/her progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. The children will complete their final mile of the marathon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. To be eligible to run the last mile of the marathon on race day, each child must log 25.2 miles. As each child completes the final distance and crosses the official finish line, they will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon finishers medal. There are no official winners. Our motto is if you had fun you won!. Your child must run on Saturday February 22, 2025 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
4th Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
Brief Description: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program for K-5th graders. In order to participate in the event each child will run a total of 25.2 miles in increments of one-quarter to one mile from September to February. Each student will run in PE class (if their school participates as group), and/or with their parent(s) and will keep a log sheet to track his/her progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. The children will complete their final mile of the marathon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. To be eligible to run the last mile of the marathon on race day, each child must log 25.2 miles. As each child completes the final distance and crosses the official finish line, they will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon finishers medal. There are no official winners. Our motto is if you had fun you won!. Your child must run on Saturday February 22, 2025 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
5th Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
Brief Description: The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program for K-5th graders. In order to participate in the event each child will run a total of 25.2 miles in increments of one-quarter to one mile from September to February. Each student will run in PE class (if their school participates as group), and/or with their parent(s) and will keep a log sheet to track his/her progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. The children will complete their final mile of the marathon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. To be eligible to run the last mile of the marathon on race day, each child must log 25.2 miles. As each child completes the final distance and crosses the official finish line, they will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon finishers medal. There are no official winners. Our motto is if you had fun you won!. Your child must run on Saturday February 22, 2025 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
Late Registration (Shirt Size NOT Guaranteed)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS SOONThe Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program for K-5th graders. In order to participate in the event each child will run a total of 25.2 miles in increments of one-quarter to one mile from September to February. Each student will run in PE class (if their school participates as group), and/or with their parent(s) and will keep a log sheet to track his/her progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. The children will complete their final mile of the marathon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. To be eligible to run the last mile of the marathon on race day, each child must log 25.2 miles. As each child completes the final distance and crosses the official finish line, they will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon finishers medal. There are no official winners. Our motto is if you had fun you won!. Your child must run on Saturday February 22, 2025 on the official course to receive his or her medal.
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