Highlands College Half Marathon

Fultondale, United States • 11 Apr 2027

Highlands College Half Marathon : Spring 2027

The Highlands College Half Marathon weekend in Spring 2027 includes a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. The events take place on a shaded, wooded trail along the Five Mile Creek Greenway just outside Birmingham, Alabama.

The half marathon course passes through Fultondale into Gardendale and Brookside and is described as mostly flat. The listed total distance for the half marathon is 13.1 mi with an elevation gain of 663 ft.

Distances

  • 13.1 mi half marathon
  • 6.2 miles 10K
  • 3.1 miles 5K

Registration for the events includes an official race bib, a participant shirt, a finisher medal, chip timing, live tracking and progress alerts through RaceJoy, fully supported aid stations along the course, and access to a post-race celebration experience.

Expo packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, April 10 at Highlands College, 3660 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL. Race day packet pickup is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at Black Creek Park. On-site parking at Black Creek Park is limited; a complimentary shuttle service operates from Church of the Highlands Fultondale Campus with departures every 10 minutes to assist access to the venue.

The event is hosted by Highlands College, a biblical higher education institution. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
3 mi
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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