Feed My Starving Children 5k/10k
Feed My Starving Children 5k/10k is a trail running and running race on October 10, 2026 in Birmingham, AL, with entry fees from $35 to $45.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$45
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Race Details
Location: Birmingham's Red Mountain Park, starting at the Frankfurt Drive entrance
Course Information
5K Route: A flat, wide gravel trail that descends from the entrance to the Eureka Trail. This out-and-back course is ideal for runners new to trail running.
10K Route: Follows the park's outer perimeter trail before returning to the start line.
Water Stations
- 5K: One water stop at the turnaround point
- 10K: Water stops at the turnaround point and approximately 3.5 miles
Registration & Race Start
- Onsite Registration & Packet Pickup: 7:00 am – 7:45 am
- Race Start: 8:00 am
- Cutoff Time: 11:00 am
- Awards: Top 3 Male/Female overall
About This Event
For the past 12 years, Kingdom Builders in McCalla, AL has organized Feed My Starving Children mobile packs, preparing over 1 million meals that have provided food for more than 2,700 children. Proceeds from this race will support our upcoming pack in January at Pleasant Hill UMC in McCalla, AL.
Join us and make a difference! Just 2 hours of your time can help feed a child for an entire year. For more information about Feed My Starving Children, visit https://www.fmsc.org/
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
78°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 9 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Feed My Starving Children 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
43
Days to train
- Race
- Feed My Starving Children 5k/10k
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Feed My Starving Children 5k/10k
Oct 10, 2026