When are most 5K races held in Birmingham?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Birmingham, with 6 of the 19, followed by April with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Alabama · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Birmingham, Alabama
Every upcoming 5K around Birmingham, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
19 upcoming 5K races found · 14 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Birmingham races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk Birmingham, ALFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026The Alabama Race Series Amanda Pair Foundation Legacy Run Birmingham, ALFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026UAB Veterans Day 5K Birmingham, ALFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026ALKC Key to a Cure 5K and Fun Run Birmingham, ALRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026KultureCity Birmingham Race Birmingham, ALFrom $60Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026The Sam Lapidus Montclair Run Birmingham, ALFrom $36Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Trot At The (CrossPlex) Junction Birmingham, ALFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run Birmingham, ALFrom $45Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027MLK Day 5K/10K Drum Run - Birmingham Birmingham, ALFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Rare Disease Fun Run Birmingham, ALRegistration opens Dec 31From $5Details Sat, Mar 13, 20272027 Judy M. Merritt Memorial 5K Birmingham, ALFrom $20Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Rumpshaker 5K Birmingham, ALFrom $20Details Fri, Apr 2, 2027The INDY 5K Birmingham, ALRegistration opens Nov 10From $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Cedar 5K & 1 Mile Birmingham, ALFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Red Shoe Run: Rockin' 5K Birmingham, ALFrom $30Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027Queen Bee 5k & 10k Birmingham, ALRegistration opens Dec 14From $25Details Sat, May 15, 2027Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon and 1 Mile Whisker Walk Birmingham, ALRegistration opens Oct 31From $25Details Sat, May 22, 2027Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K Birmingham, ALFrom $25Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Run, Ride, & Rumble for PTS Awareness 2027 Birmingham, ALFrom $50Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Birmingham
Are Birmingham 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 5K races in Birmingham with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:28, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Birmingham?
Browse Birmingham run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.