Alabama · 5K · 1 Mile
Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Birmingham, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
About the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run
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…
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Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run: common questions
- When is the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run held?
- In Birmingham, Alabama.
- What distances does the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; Not USATF certified.
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