Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 8 AM in Birmingham, Jefferson! This vibrant event promises a fantastic day for runners and families alike, featuring a competitive 5K race and a fun run that welcomes participants of all ages. The flat and fast course starts near Good People Brewing and takes you along the scenic 1st Avenue South toward the Rotary Trail, ensuring an invigorating experience as you dash back towards the finish line.
Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your race shirt by registering by November 13, 2026. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out, this event is a perfect way to support the YMCA and engage with the community. With the option for “Sleep In Registration,” you can still contribute to this wonderful cause even if you can’t make it on race day. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fitness and fun!
Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your race shirt by registering by November 13, 2026. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day out, this event is a perfect way to support the YMCA and engage with the community. With the option for “Sleep In Registration,” you can still contribute to this wonderful cause even if you can’t make it on race day. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026, 8AM
* 5K RACE FEE: TBD
* FUN RUN RACE FEE: TBD
* YMCA members receive and YMCA will receive a discount: More info to come.
* TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, _YOU MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 2026_
* SLEEP IN REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. If you do not want to participate on race day but want to support the Y and get a race T-shirt, we are happy for the support. _SHIRTS MUST BE PICKED UP PRIOR TO EVENT DAY AT PACKET PICKUP. _
* PAYMENT: Credit cards are the only accepted form of payment. No cash or checks will be accepted.
* Please note there is a processing fee and sales tax associated with each entry.
* RACE START/FINISH LOCATION: Starting near Good People Brewing on 1st Avenue South
* COURSE INFORMATION: Participants will head northeast up 1st Avenue South towards the Rotary Trail toward 32nd Street South where they will turn around and race back towards Good People Brewing. Flat and fast! CLICK HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WmQQ_ewO45XAb0gNmWxn7uB4fhR7CqBK/view?usp=sharing] to view the course map.
* Our course is not certified.
* PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP - Day, time and place TBD
* RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP: TBD
* SWAG: _PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE WE WILL DO THE BEST, ONLY PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED ON OR BEFORE NOV. 13, 2026 ARE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT._
* 5K RACE FEE: TBD
* FUN RUN RACE FEE: TBD
* YMCA members receive and YMCA will receive a discount: More info to come.
* TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, _YOU MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 2026_
* SLEEP IN REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. If you do not want to participate on race day but want to support the Y and get a race T-shirt, we are happy for the support. _SHIRTS MUST BE PICKED UP PRIOR TO EVENT DAY AT PACKET PICKUP. _
* PAYMENT: Credit cards are the only accepted form of payment. No cash or checks will be accepted.
* Please note there is a processing fee and sales tax associated with each entry.
* RACE START/FINISH LOCATION: Starting near Good People Brewing on 1st Avenue South
* COURSE INFORMATION: Participants will head northeast up 1st Avenue South towards the Rotary Trail toward 32nd Street South where they will turn around and race back towards Good People Brewing. Flat and fast! CLICK HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WmQQ_ewO45XAb0gNmWxn7uB4fhR7CqBK/view?usp=sharing] to view the course map.
* Our course is not certified.
* PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP - Day, time and place TBD
* RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP: TBD
* SWAG: _PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE WE WILL DO THE BEST, ONLY PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED ON OR BEFORE NOV. 13, 2026 ARE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT._
Races
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Y It Matters 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Official Race T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
OPENS 01 JULAll 5K participants will receive a medal. Top 3 finishers in each age/gender category will receive a medal or non-cash prize. -
Y It Matters 5K - Sleep-In Option
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Official Race T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 JULDon't want to run or walk the event but still want to support the Downtown YMCA Youth Center? You will still get the official race day t-shirt if you register by Nov. 21 -
Y It Matters Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
OPENS 01 JULChildren and their families are invited to run our inagural Fun Run as part of the Y It Matters Race Day. The course is a 1-mile fun run, out and back. Paying participants will receive a race shirt. A parent/guardian may run alongside their child(ren) at no cost, but will not recieve a bib, shirt or medal. Fun Run Registration will prompt adults registering minors to identify as a parent running with a minor so we can accurately track participation.
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Starting line will be on 1st Ave between Regions Field and Railroad Park, 114 14th St S, Birmingham, 35233, AL, United States
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