Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Birmingham, Jefferson! This exciting event kicks off at 8 AM, with participants racing along a flat and fast course starting near Good People Brewing. Runners will head northeast up 1st Avenue South towards the Rotary Trail, turning around at 32nd Street South for a thrilling return to the finish line.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, this event caters to everyone! Pre-register for just $40 or join us on race day for $45. Don't forget, YMCA members and employees can enjoy exclusive discounts! Plus, if you want to support the cause without running, consider the Sleep In registration for a race T-shirt at just $30. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active while supporting a great cause—sign up by November 21 to ensure you get your desired shirt size!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, this event caters to everyone! Pre-register for just $40 or join us on race day for $45. Don't forget, YMCA members and employees can enjoy exclusive discounts! Plus, if you want to support the cause without running, consider the Sleep In registration for a race T-shirt at just $30. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active while supporting a great cause—sign up by November 21 to ensure you get your desired shirt size!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025, 8AM
* RACE FEE: $40 for pre-registration | $45 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration).
* YMCA MEMBERS RECEIVE $10 OFF. Please inquire at your branch and use during the online registration process.
* YMCA EMPLOYEES RECEIVE $20 OFF. 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. Cost is $30.
* 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.
PACKET PICKUP:
* PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP - INFORMATION 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.
* RACE FEE: $40 for pre-registration | $45 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration).
* YMCA MEMBERS RECEIVE $10 OFF. Please inquire at your branch and use during the online registration process.
* YMCA EMPLOYEES RECEIVE $20 OFF. 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. Cost is $30.
* 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.
PACKET PICKUP:
* PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP - INFORMATION 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
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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. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$16.90
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.
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