The Classic 5K
About this race
The inaugural Classic 5K presented by Train & Burn Fitness Studio, will be held on Saturday October 24, 2026, 7am (9am-5K Start) at History Park 1700 4th Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203. History Park is located in the Historic 4th Avenue Business District of Birmingham's Civil Rights District. The race provides a healthy kick off to activities leading up to the annual football game between Alabama State University & Alabama A&M University.
The morning features a pre-race warm-up, live music, professional timing, great sponsor perks, and an official race shirt for every runner. Beyond the pavement, explore the Classic Community Corner (CCC) featuring local organizations dedicated to health, education, voter registration, and financial literacy. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds will fund scholarships for future Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University students. Hosted by The Leftover Energy Foundation Inc., this event is the perfect way to celebrate community, health and rivalry weekend!
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Running
5K
- Open to all ages. - The 5K Run/Walk will be a timed event and race numbers will be provided. - T-shirt (optional) & Finisher Medal Included - Strollers are welcomed. REGISTER BY 10/09/2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Birmingham, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 6:03 PM local time (CDT) in Birmingham on October 24, 2026 — 11h 04m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 52 Birmingham events
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