The Sam Lapidus Montclair Run
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $20.08 - $45.52
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to join the excitement at the 49th annual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Birmingham, Jefferson! This beloved Thanksgiving tradition brings together approximately 1,500 runners of all ages for a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. Since its inception in 1976, the Montclair Run has evolved into a vibrant event that honors the memory of Sam Lapidus, a courageous young man who inspired many before his untimely passing due to Ewings Sarcoma. In his honor, $5 from every registration is donated to the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, contributing to over $100,000 raised to support families in need.
Participants can enjoy various race distances, making it an ideal event for seasoned runners and families alike. And don't forget to put on your best costume, as there will be awards for the most creatively dressed participants! The Levite Jewish Community Center, located on 70 wooded acres off Montclair Road, serves as the perfect hub for this community-focused event, which emphasizes inclusivity and support for all. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and prepare for a fun-filled day of running, giving back, and celebrating community spirit!
Participants can enjoy various race distances, making it an ideal event for seasoned runners and families alike. And don't forget to put on your best costume, as there will be awards for the most creatively dressed participants! The Levite Jewish Community Center, located on 70 wooded acres off Montclair Road, serves as the perfect hub for this community-focused event, which emphasizes inclusivity and support for all. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and prepare for a fun-filled day of running, giving back, and celebrating community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Its time to lace up your running shoes for the 49th annual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run. The SLMR started in 1976 as the Montclair Run and quickly grew in popularity throughout the state.
In 2009 the run was renamed to honor Sam Lapidus, who lost his battle with Ewings Sarcoma, a form of childhood cancer, in November 2008 just nine days before his 15th birthday. Five dollars of every runners registration is donated in Sams memory to the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood disorders at Childrens of Alabama.
To date, the LJCC has donated more than $100,000 to the organization.
Now hosting approximately 1,500 runners of all ages, the SLMR serves as a Thanksgiving Tradition for many Families and out-of-town visitors.
AWARDS
We will have awards for our friends who come best-dressed in costume.
ABOUT THE LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
The Levite Jewish Community Center prides itself on being a welcoming facility to people of all faiths, ages, genders, sexual identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are a family-oriented recreational and educational facility that is open to the entire community. As a recipient of Birmingham Jewish Federation and United Way dollars, we impact thousands of Birmingham residents annually.
The LJCC is home to a large fitness center that includes free weights, Cybex machines, and cardio equipment. We also offer dozens of group fitness classes weekly, personal training, a five-mile hiking and biking trail, and indoor and outdoor pools plus a baby pool.
Alongside our fitness offerings, we also boast a respected early childhood program, summer and year-round camps, and a wide range of other activities and programs. Everything from Jewish programming to aquatics classes are available in our facility that is conveniently located on 70 wooded acres off Montclair Road.
With Community being our middle name, we take pride in being an active partner of both the Birmingham Jewish and broader Birmingham communities. We make it our responsibility to serve and enhance the community through our mission every day.
PACKET PICK-UP:
* Levite Jewish Community Center (3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35205)
* Packet pick-up time (in the main lobby): November 26, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
* Race day packet pick-up time (in the wood gym): 7-8 a.m.
In 2009 the run was renamed to honor Sam Lapidus, who lost his battle with Ewings Sarcoma, a form of childhood cancer, in November 2008 just nine days before his 15th birthday. Five dollars of every runners registration is donated in Sams memory to the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood disorders at Childrens of Alabama.
To date, the LJCC has donated more than $100,000 to the organization.
Now hosting approximately 1,500 runners of all ages, the SLMR serves as a Thanksgiving Tradition for many Families and out-of-town visitors.
AWARDS
We will have awards for our friends who come best-dressed in costume.
ABOUT THE LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
The Levite Jewish Community Center prides itself on being a welcoming facility to people of all faiths, ages, genders, sexual identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are a family-oriented recreational and educational facility that is open to the entire community. As a recipient of Birmingham Jewish Federation and United Way dollars, we impact thousands of Birmingham residents annually.
The LJCC is home to a large fitness center that includes free weights, Cybex machines, and cardio equipment. We also offer dozens of group fitness classes weekly, personal training, a five-mile hiking and biking trail, and indoor and outdoor pools plus a baby pool.
Alongside our fitness offerings, we also boast a respected early childhood program, summer and year-round camps, and a wide range of other activities and programs. Everything from Jewish programming to aquatics classes are available in our facility that is conveniently located on 70 wooded acres off Montclair Road.
With Community being our middle name, we take pride in being an active partner of both the Birmingham Jewish and broader Birmingham communities. We make it our responsibility to serve and enhance the community through our mission every day.
PACKET PICK-UP:
* Levite Jewish Community Center (3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35205)
* Packet pick-up time (in the main lobby): November 26, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
* Race day packet pick-up time (in the wood gym): 7-8 a.m.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.16 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM CST)
$39.16
USATF Certified Course ID: AL15009JE -
10k
Incl. $3.52 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM CST)
$45.52
USATF Certified Course ID: AL15008JE -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.08 Fee & Short Sleeve Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (10:00AM CST)
$20.08
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Friends of Sam (Absentee Registration)
Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.16
Can't make it on Thanksgiving morning? Show your support with a "Friends of Sam" absentee registration.
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