From the Organizer
The inaugural Classic 5K presented by Train & Burn Fitness Studio, will be held on Saturday October 24, 2026, 7am (9am-5K Start) at History Park 1700 4th Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203. History Park is located in the Historic 4th Avenue Business District of Birmingham's Civil Rights District. The race provides a healthy kick off to activities leading up to the annual football game between Alabama State University & Alabama A&M University.
The morning features a pre-race warm-up, live music, professional timing, great sponsor perks, and an official race shirt for every runner. Beyond the pavement, explore the Classic Community Corner (CCC) featuring local organizations dedicated to health, education, voter registration, and financial literacy. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds will fund scholarships for future Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University students. Hosted by The Leftover Energy Foundation Inc., this event is the perfect way to celebrate community, health and rivalry weekend!
Events
Weather
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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Coming Up
Smile-A-Mile (SAM) 5K
Less than a mile away
Railroad Reckoning
Less than a mile away
9th Annual Birmingham, AL Ostomy 5k
Less than a mile away
21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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The CLASSIC 5K
Oct 24, 2026