Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk

Birmingham, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K1 Mile

About the Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk

The race is held at Homewood Central Park, raising money for a foundation dedicated to domestic violence awareness and prevention. The park setting makes for an accessible, open route. It draws a broad mix of participants, from runners to walkers, and the cause gives the morning a purpose that most local races do not carry quite as plainly.

Packet pickup runs the day before at Trak Shak, a local running shop. Race-morning logistics are straightforward given the park venue, with plenty of open space around the start and finish area.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

139finishers

17:55winner

31:28median

57:47cutoff

Top 3: Jordan Coward (17:55) · Mark Erdberg (18:01) · Owen Bradley (18:44)

The Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk 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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/31/2026 08:00$35

1 Mile10/31/2026 09:00$15

Sleep In10/31/2026 08:00$15

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Common Questions About the Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:28, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:47, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (139 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Megan Montgomery 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:55 while the median finisher took 31:28. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.