2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 10:00AM CST
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 7 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Spain Park High School in Birmingham, Shelby! This unique event is designed to inspire children from kindergarten through 5th grade to embark on an incredible five-month journey of endurance and fitness. Participants will train to run the full marathon distance of 26.2 miles, completing it over the course of the program by logging 25.2 miles through various increments before racing the final mile on the big day.
This isn't just any race—it's a celebration of fun, fitness, and personal achievement! While there are no official winners, every child will have the opportunity to track their progress and receive a special Finishers Medal upon completing their final mile. With registration fees starting at just $25 and a commitment to fostering a love for running, the Kids Marathon promises to be a memorable experience for all involved. Encourage your child to lace up their running shoes and join in the excitement as they cross the finish line with pride!
This isn't just any race—it's a celebration of fun, fitness, and personal achievement! While there are no official winners, every child will have the opportunity to track their progress and receive a special Finishers Medal upon completing their final mile. With registration fees starting at just $25 and a commitment to fostering a love for running, the Kids Marathon promises to be a memorable experience for all involved. Encourage your child to lace up their running shoes and join in the excitement as they cross the finish line with pride!
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY- FEBRUARY 21, 2026
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 2025 through February 2026 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 21, 2026.
FEES:
$25 (online registration only) until December 1, 2025
$30 (online registration only) until January 1, 2026
$35 (online registration only) until February 1, 2026
$40 (online registration only) February 2 - February 18, 2026 (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 2025 through February 2026 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 21, 2026.
FEES:
$25 (online registration only) until December 1, 2025
$30 (online registration only) until January 1, 2026
$35 (online registration only) until February 1, 2026
$40 (online registration only) February 2 - February 18, 2026 (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 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$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 21, 2026. 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 21, 2026 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
1st Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$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 21, 2026. 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 21, 2026 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
2nd Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$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 21, 2026. 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 21, 2026 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
3rd Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$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 21, 2026. 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 21, 2026 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
4th Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$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 21, 2026. 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 21, 2026 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
5th Grade
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$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 21, 2026. 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 21, 2026 on the official course to receive his or her medal. -
Late Registration (Shirt Size NOT Guaranteed)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long Sleeved Technical Fabric Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
$43.40
OPENS 02 FEB 26The 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 21, 2026 on the official course to receive his or her medal.
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