Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Bluff Park 8K

Birmingham, AL

Opens Aug 10, 2026Annual since at least 2021

5 Miles1000K

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Aug 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Bluff Park 8K

The course runs through the Bluff Park neighborhood and earns its reputation on the hills. The terrain rolls throughout, with enough elevation change to make you work, and the streets are lined with residents who come out specifically for this race. It reads more like a neighborhood block party that happens to have a timing mat than anything sterile or corporate.

The post-race scene is worth sticking around for. Pancakes come off the griddle right there at the finish, and overall and age group winners are recognized at a ceremony inside a nearby gym.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles · 2025 results

320finishers

26:36winner

47:03median

1:37:04cutoff

Top 3: Zach Carlton (26:36) · Zander Dakis (27:27) · Jeff Wallington (28:13)

The Bluff Park 8K has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles12/5/2026 07:30$30

1000K12/5/2026 08:30$20

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Common Questions About the Bluff Park 8K

Will I finish last at the Bluff Park 8K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 47:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:37:04, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Bluff Park 8K a good first 5 Miles?

A field of 320 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Bluff Park 8K?

The 5 Miles winner ran 26:36 while the median finisher took 47:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.