Otey's to Otey's Run - Finish the Fight Against GI Cancer
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Live Chip - Timed Run · 2 Person Relay · Sleep-In
From the Organizer
Join us for the Reed GI Cancer Research Foundation Junior Board Otey's to Otey's Run presented by Cox Pools!
Finish the Fight and help The Reed GI Cancer Research Foundation Junior Board raise money and awareness for some of the deadliest cancers such as Stomach, Pancreatic, Liver, Esophageal, Colorectal, Bile Duct, Appendix and Gallbladder.
The 5.46 mile course will start at Otey's in Homewood (924 Oxmoor Road, 35209) and wind through Homewood and Mountain Brook neighborhoods making our way to the finish line at Otey's in Crestline Village (224 Country Club Park, 35213).
Join us for the afterparty in the green space near Otey's Crestline with awards, refreshments and more.
Registration is open now! You can register as an individual runner, participate on a team in the live chip-timed run, register in a 2 person relay OR... in case you had too much fun at Otey's the night before...register for the sleep in and still get your t-shirt! All registration is $40.00.
Packet Pick up will be at The Trak Shak in Homewood (2839 18th Street South) on Friday, August 7th from 11:00am - 5:00pm.
Awards will be given to the Top Overall Male and Female, and the Top Overall Male and Female in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-30, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
Race Schedule:
Friday, August 7
11:00am – 5:00pm – Packet Pick Up – Trak Shak – 2839 18th Street South, 34209
Saturday, August 8
7:00am – 7:45am – Registration and Packet Pick Up - Otey’s Homewood – 924 Oxmoor Road, 35209
8:00am – Otey’s to Otey’s start - Broadway Street
9:30 – Award Presentation
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
91°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Birmingham, AL
Population
199,322
as of 2023
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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Days to train
- Race
- Otey's to Otey's Run - Finish the Fight Against GI Cancer
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Otey's to Otey's Run - Finish the Fight Against GI Cancer?
- Otey's to Otey's Run - Finish the Fight Against GI Cancer is a running race held in Birmingham, Alabama on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Otey's to Otey's Run - Finish the Fight Against GI Cancer?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama at 224 Country Club Park, Birmingham, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Otey's to Otey's Run - Finish the Fight Against GI Cancer?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Otey's to Otey's Run - Finish the Fight Against GI Cancer
Aug 8, 2026