Until Race Day!
More Than a Race
Experience the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL.
Located just outside of Birmingham, AL, the Five Mile Creek Greenway is one of Alabama’s historic Rails to Trails courses with stunning natural beauty and shaded and wooded trails.
Each mile is an opportunity to press on—building discipline, endurance, and resilience—reflecting the essential characteristics of leading well.
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
- Philippians 3:14
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Highlands College Half Marathon
Saturday, April 11
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CDT)
Black Creek Park
Fultondale, AL
Half Marathon
10K
5k
Whether you're pursuing a personal record or taking your first courageous step to run long-distance, the Highlands College Half Marathon offers an inclusive, community race weekend for runners from every walk of life and experience level.
Early Bird Pricing until January 31, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The registration cost includes one runner's race-day materials (packet, bib, shirt, medal, and free live tracking and progress alerts through RaceJoy on Race Day).
Packet pick-up will take place at the Expo, from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at Highlands College.
3660 Grandview Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
For those unable to pick up their packet at Expo, same-day packet pick-up opens at 5:30 a.m on race day. Runners are encouraged to arrive one hour prior to their race.
The Half Marathon begins at 7:00 a.m and the 10K and 5K begins at 7:15 a.m. Runners are encouraged to arrive one hour prior to their race.
The Course
10K and 5K maps coming soon.
Push through Fultondale into Gardendale and Brookside on a mostly flat, picturesque route.
Total Distance
13.1 mi
Elevation Gain
663 ft
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Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with leaders of competence, character, and spiritual maturity, holistically trained to lead lives of eternal impact by fulfilling the Great Commission. Learn more about this impactful education model and life-changing mission at highlandscollege.edu.
