Highlands College Half Marathon
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About the race
The Highlands College event on April 10, 2027, at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL presents a half marathon, 10K, and 5K along the Five Mile Creek Greenway just outside Birmingham. The course uses shaded, wooded and paved greenway sections on a historic Rails to Trails corridor.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon : 13.1 miles
- 10K : 6.2 miles
- 5K : 3.1 miles
Registration includes an official race bib, participant shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, live tracking through RaceJoy, fully supported aid stations, and access to the post-race celebration with snacks, hydration, music, vendors, and photo opportunities. Expo packet pickup is held the day before at Highlands College and race day packet pickup is available at Black Creek Park; runners are encouraged to use the expo pickup to avoid race morning delays.
On-site parking at Black Creek Park is limited; a complimentary shuttle service runs from the Church of the Highlands Fultondale Campus and operates frequently to provide access to the race. The half marathon has a four-hour course time limit (approximately an 18-minute mile). Strollers and pets are permitted behind spectator barriers but are not allowed on the race courses. Headphones are allowed. All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The event is scheduled to proceed rain or shine, with severe weather updates communicated by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
