Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
- Date Mon 5th October 2026 - Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in the vibrant city of Birmingham, Jefferson! This exciting event kicks off at 8 AM and offers participants a chance to run a flat and fast 5K course starting near Good People Brewing. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, there's something for everyone with a Fun Run option available as well!
Early registration is essential to guarantee your race shirt, so be sure to sign up by November 13, 2026, to secure your spot and swag. With registration fees starting at $40 for the 5K and $25 for the Fun Run, this event is not only a fantastic way to support the YMCA but also a great opportunity to enjoy a lively community atmosphere. Don't miss out on this fantastic day filled with fitness, fun, and camaraderie!
Early registration is essential to guarantee your race shirt, so be sure to sign up by November 13, 2026, to secure your spot and swag. With registration fees starting at $40 for the 5K and $25 for the Fun Run, this event is not only a fantastic way to support the YMCA but also a great opportunity to enjoy a lively community atmosphere. Don't miss out on this fantastic day filled with fitness, fun, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026, 8AM
* 5K RACE FEE: Starting at $40
* FUN RUN RACE FEE: Starting at $25
* 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: Starting at $40
* FUN RUN RACE FEE: Starting at $25
* 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. $3.70 Fee & Official Race T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$48.70
-
Y It Matters 5K - Sleep-In Option
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Official Race T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$38.10
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. 13. -
Y It Matters Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$27.50
Children and their families are invited to run our 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 receive 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. -
Free Couch to 5K Training
Mon 5th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
Free
You don't need to be a fast runner to successfully prepare for your first 5K ? the goal is simply to gradually get your body comfortable running and walking about 3.1 miles. Our Couch to 5K program includes a structured training plan, incredible community and coaching support, a progress tracker, group meet-ups, and more. Best of all, C25K training is open to the entire community at no cost, and participants do not have to register for the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run to take part in training. Enrollment in our free Couch to 5K does not automatically register you for the Y It Matters 5K. Register for the race here on Runsignup. Sign up for the Couch to 5K at ymcabham.org/couch-to-5k
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