The Classic Fun Run Presented By American Diabetes Association® (ADA)

  • Date Sat 1st November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Birmingham, Alabama
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of health and community at The Classic Fun Run, presented by the American Diabetes Association, on Saturday, November 1, 2025! This inaugural event will take place in the heart of Birmingham, Jefferson, and is open to participants of all ages and abilities. Join us bright and early at 8:00 AM for an energizing 2 Mile Walk/Run along Birmingham's scenic City Walk path.

This fun-filled day is not just about running; it's about fostering a healthier community. Participants will receive a commemorative event t-shirt, a bib number, and a swag bag filled with goodies. Plus, if you gather a team of 5 or more, you can enjoy a discount on registration! After crossing the finish line, don't miss out on the festivities at the Finisher Festivities starting at 8:30 AM, which will include a special area for kids. Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, come join us for a wonderful day dedicated to health, wellness, and fun!

Organiser's Description

THE CLASSIC FUN RUN PRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION (ADA)

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 [http://dpp.diabetes.org/FunRun25]for more information.

Participants will receive:
* Event t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed). Sizes: Small - XXX-Large
* Bib number to show they are a registered participant
* Swag Bag

TEAM REGISTRATION:
Participants will be eligible for the $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.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASSIC FUN RUN:
How to register or change your registration information [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Category/Runners]]
How to create a Team [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Create-Join-A-New-Group]]
How to join a Team [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/How-To/Join-An-Existing-Group]]
List of Teams and Team Members [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/170022]]
How to manage your Fundraising Team [Click Here [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/170022]]

Pre-Race Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration:* (Individual & Team)
Date/ Time: Thursday, October 30th from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Trak Shak [https://www.trakshak.com/] in Homewood
2839 18th St South
Homewood, AL 35209
[Map | Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Trak+Shak/@33.4799309,-86.791517,1891m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8889197b4dab9b97:0x821d199dac5af8f7!8m2!3d33.4799309!4d-86.791517!16s%2Fg%2F1v4pts7v?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]]

*NOTE: On-site registration will be cashless (Credit Card only), please plan to register before arriving to speed up the packet pickup process.

RACE DAY - PACKET PICKUP AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:*
City Walk Birmingham [https://citywalkbham.com/visit/]
Corner of 15th St. North and 9th Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
[Map | Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.4898593,-86.7924438/15th+St+N+%26+9th+Ave+N,+Birmingham,+AL+35203/@33.5197367,-86.8191697,306m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x88891b88953be067:0xd733a1a2a1d0aefe!2m2!1d-86.8183688!2d33.5195639?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]]

Race Day Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration:
6:30am - Registration Opens
7:45am - 2 Mile Walk / Run Registration Closes
8:00am - 2 Mile Walk / Run Starts
8:30am - Finisher Festivities

There will be a fun area for the Kids. - Details coming soon.

Course Route [Click Here [https://citywalkbham.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/City-Walk-Map.pdf]] Online Course Route: [Click Here [https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/fmgBQIgtNj]]
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 to the starting location for an approximate distance of 2 miles.

Race Day Parking: There are two gravel parking lots that ALDOT owns that are close to 15th St. North and 9th Ave. North. Street parking is available via the mobile application ParkMobile [https://parkmobile.io/]. Please be sure to download the mobile application and add a credit card prior to the morning of the event.

HOW TO WEAR YOUR BIB NUMBER:
Please wear your BIB number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race. [Example [https://championship-racing.com/racing-101/wearing-your-bib/]] Remember to bring your Bib Number 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 be sure to register for The Classic Fun Run Presented By the American Diabetes Association 2 Mile Walk/Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 2 Mile Walk/Run will need to wear their Bib Number, which shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to the American Diabetes Association.

PETS AT THE EVENT:
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 AT THE EVENT:
If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times and that you start from the back of the starting line. This will allow your family members and our other participants a safer experience.

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. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to The American Diabetes Association (ADA). You can make changes to your registration or transfer to another person by logging back into RunSignUp.com [https://runsignup.com/] with your User ID [How to make changes [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062920-view-edit-a-registration]]. Changes or transfers must be completed before October 27, 2025.

Races

  • The Classic Fun Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $27.50

    This is an approximately 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk and is open to everyone of all abilities. Team Registration * Team discount is taken at checkout once the 5th Team Member is registered. Team Members 1 - 4 will receive a $5 credit to the credit card used at the time of payment.

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City Walk Birmingham, 9th Ave. North at 15th St. North, Birmingham, 35287, AL, United States

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