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Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run

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Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run

October 5 - December 12, 2026
Good People Brewery
Birmingham, AL 35233 US

Y It Matters 5K

Event Date:
Saturday December 12, 2026
Start Time:
8:00am CST
End Time:
9:30am CST
Price:
$40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $45.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
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Y It Matters 5K - Sleep-In Option

Don't want to run or walk the event but still want to support the Downtown YMCA Youth Center? You will still get the official race day t-shirt if you register by Nov. 21
Event Date:
Saturday December 12, 2026
Start Time:
8:00am CST
End Time:
9:30am CST
Price:
$30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Sign Up

Y It Matters Fun Run

Children and their families are invited to run our Fun Run as part of the Y It Matters Race Day. The course is a 1-mile fun run, out and back. Paying participants will receive a race shirt. A parent/guardian may run alongside their child(ren) at no cost, but will not receive a bib, shirt or medal. Fun Run Registration will prompt adults registering minors to identify as a parent running with a minor so we can accurately track participation.  
Event Date:
Saturday December 12, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
9:30am CST
Price:
$20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $25.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Sign Up

Free Couch to 5K Training

You don't need to be a fast runner to successfully prepare for your first 5K ? the goal is simply to gradually get your body comfortable running and walking about 3.1 miles. Our Couch to 5K program includes a structured training plan, incredible community and coaching support, a progress tracker, group meet-ups, and more. Best of all, C25K training is open to the entire community at no cost, and participants do not have to register for the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run to take part in training. Enrollment in our free Couch to 5K does not automatically register you for the Y It Matters 5K. Register for the race here on Runsignup. Sign up for the Couch to 5K at ymcabham.org/couch-to-5k
Event Dates:
Monday October 5, 2026 - Saturday December 12, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am CDT
End Time:
9:30am CST
Sign Up

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham's mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  Our vision is to provide inclusive programs and services to the entire community which promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

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