Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $20–$40
From the Organizer
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8am
- 5K Race Fee: TBD
- Fun Run Race Fee: TBD
- YMCA members receive and YMCA will receive a discount: More info to come.
- To be guaranteed a shirt, you must register by Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- Sleep in registration available. If you do not want to participate on race day but want to support the Y and get a race T-shirt, we are happy for the support. Shirts must be picked up prior to event day at packet pickup.
- Payment: Credit cards are the only accepted form of payment. No cash or checks will be accepted.
- Please note there is a processing fee and sales tax associated with each entry.
- Race Start/Finish Location: Starting near Good People Brewing on 1st Avenue South
- Course Information: Participants will head northeast up 1st Avenue South towards the Rotary Trail toward 32nd Street South where they will turn around and race back towards Good People Brewing. Flat and fast! CLICK HERE to view the course map.
- Our course is not certified.
- Pre-race Packet Pickup - Day, time and place TBD
- Race-Day Packet Pickup: TBD
- Swag: Please note that while we will do the best, only participants who registered on or before Nov. 13, 2026 are guaranteed a race shirt.
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
58°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 5 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?
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Days to train
- Race
- Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run?
- Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run is a running race held in Birmingham, Alabama on December 12, 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 Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama at Starting line will be on 1st Ave between Regions Field and Railroad Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
Dec 12, 2026