Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8am

• 5K Race Fee: $40 for pre-registration | $45 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration).
• Fun Run Race Fee: $20 for pre-registration | $25 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration). A parent/guardian may run alongside their child(ren) at no cost, but will not receive a bib, shirt or medal, and must identify as a parent/guardian running with a minor when prompted in the registration process. Adults may register for $20 for the Fun Run to receive a shirt, medal and bib.  
• YMCA members receive $10 off 5K. Please inquire at your branch and use during the online registration process.
• YMCA employees receive $20 off 5K. Please inquire with your direct supervisor on how to receive your employee discount code!
• To be guaranteed a shirt in your desired size you must register by Friday, Nov. 21.
• 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. 
• 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 - NEW this year, packet pick-up will be held at the Shades Valley YMCA (3551 Montgomery Hwy, Homewood AL 35209). Day/Time info coming soon! 
• Race-Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, December 13, 7am - 7:50am at Good People Brewery, 114 14th St S, Birmingham 
• Swag: Please note that while we will do the best we can to accommodate shirt sizes, only participants who registered on or before 11/21 are guaranteed a race shirt in the size selected at time of registration.