2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon
2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is a running race on February 20, 2027 in Birmingham, AL, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- February 20, 2027 (165 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Race Day- February 20, 2027
Event Location- Spain Park High School
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is not a Fun Run. Even though it will be fun, it is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program designed for children kindergarten (K5) through 5th grade. Children will run the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles) over the course of the five month program. To achieve this goal, kids must train for the last mile of their marathon by running a total of 25.2 miles in 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile or 1 mile increments between September 2026 through February 2027 to qualify for race day participation. There are NO official winners, but the event is timed so your child can chart their progress from the beginning of their training in September until race day. Our motto is "if you had fun you won"!!!
Students will run in PE class and/or with a parent and keep a log sheet to track their progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. Each child will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon Finisher’s Medal when he/she completes the final mile on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Fees:
$25 (online registration only) until December 1, 2026
$30 (online registration only) until January 1, 2027
$35 (online registration only) until February 1, 2027
$40 (online registration only) February 2 - February 12 (LATE REGISTRATION. SHIRT SIZE NOT GUARANTEED. PICK UP ON RACE DAY.)
*It is our policy that we do not offer refunds or transfers of registrations. Children must be 5 years of age on race day to complete their final mile and you must be present on race day to receive your finishers medal.*
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
61°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Helena, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Birmingham, AL
Population
199,322
as of 2023
City Elevation
669 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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165
Days to train
- Race
- 2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon
- Date
- February 20, 2027
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2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon
Feb 20, 2027