Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
- Date Tue 16th September 2025 - Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 6:00AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the vibrant city of Birmingham, Jefferson! This lively event kicks off at 8 AM, inviting participants of all ages to join in on the action. The 5K race offers an exhilarating course that starts near Good People Brewing and takes runners along a flat and fast route, perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike. Registration fees are $40 for pre-registration and $45 for those signing up on race day, while the Fun Run allows families to participate for just $20 in advance.
Participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, with parents able to run alongside their children at no cost. Don’t forget, YMCA members receive a special discount, making this event not only a great way to get active but also an opportunity to save! Be sure to register before November 21 to guarantee your desired shirt size. Whether you're running for personal bests or simply for fun, the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run is sure to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and healthy competition!
Participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, with parents able to run alongside their children at no cost. Don’t forget, YMCA members receive a special discount, making this event not only a great way to get active but also an opportunity to save! Be sure to register before November 21 to guarantee your desired shirt size. Whether you're running for personal bests or simply for fun, the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run is sure to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and healthy competition!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025, 8AM
* 5K RACE FEE: $40 for pre-registration | $45 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration).
* FUN RUN RACE FEE: $20 for pre-registration | $25 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration). A parent/guardian may run alongside their child(ren) at no cost, but will not recieve a bib, shirt or medal, and must identify as a parent/guardian running with a minor when prompted in the registration process. Adults may register for $20 for the Fun Run to receive a shirt, medal and bib.
* YMCA MEMBERS RECEIVE $10 OFF 5K. Please inquire at your branch and use during the online registration process.
* YMCA EMPLOYEES RECEIVE $20 OFF 5K. Please inquire with your direct supervisor on how to receive your employee discount code!
* TO BE GUARENTEED A SHIRT IN YOUR DESIRE SIZE YOU MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOV. 21.
* 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.
* 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 - NEW THIS YEAR, packet pick-up will be held at the Shades Valley YMCA (3551 Montgomery Hwy, Homewood AL 35209). Day/Time info coming soon!
* RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, December 13, 7am - 7:50am at Good People Brewery, 114 14th St S, Birmingham
* SWAG: Please note that while we will do the best we can to accomodate shirt sizes, only participants who registered on or before 11/21 are guaranteed a race shirt in the size selected at time of registration.
* 5K RACE FEE: $40 for pre-registration | $45 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration).
* FUN RUN RACE FEE: $20 for pre-registration | $25 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration). A parent/guardian may run alongside their child(ren) at no cost, but will not recieve a bib, shirt or medal, and must identify as a parent/guardian running with a minor when prompted in the registration process. Adults may register for $20 for the Fun Run to receive a shirt, medal and bib.
* YMCA MEMBERS RECEIVE $10 OFF 5K. Please inquire at your branch and use during the online registration process.
* YMCA EMPLOYEES RECEIVE $20 OFF 5K. Please inquire with your direct supervisor on how to receive your employee discount code!
* TO BE GUARENTEED A SHIRT IN YOUR DESIRE SIZE YOU MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOV. 21.
* 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.
* 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 - NEW THIS YEAR, packet pick-up will be held at the Shades Valley YMCA (3551 Montgomery Hwy, Homewood AL 35209). Day/Time info coming soon!
* RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, December 13, 7am - 7:50am at Good People Brewery, 114 14th St S, Birmingham
* SWAG: Please note that while we will do the best we can to accomodate shirt sizes, only participants who registered on or before 11/21 are guaranteed a race shirt in the size selected at time of registration.
Races
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Y It Matters 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Official Race T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$43.40
All 5K participants will receive a medal. Top 3 finishers in each age/gender catergory will receive a medal or non-cash prize. -
Y It Matters 5K - Sleep-In Option
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Official Race T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
Don'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 13th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
Children 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. -
Couch to 5K Training
Tue 16th September 2025 (6:00AM CDT)
Free
Get ready for race day! This year, we are introducing a Couch to 5K training program, developed by YMCA of Greater Birmingham fitness staff! Participants will receive an easy-to-follow training plan. Upon registration, stop by your home branch, to receive your Couch to 5K Display Card and begin logging your progress. You will receive additional info via email upon registration. Non-members are welcome to participate. In-branch progress tracking is not required, but strongly encouraged!
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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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