BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series

About the Event

BHM26.2 2025 is Alabama's only fully charitable race series, benefitting Magic Moments on Sunday, October 4th. Comprised of a full marathon, 5-person marathon relay, half marathon, 10k, 5k and kid's fun run, BHM26.2's Race Series brings exciting courses to the Birmingham Metro area! With over 2,000 runners, this event is one of Alabama's most highly attended races with a family-friendly After Party for participants and anyone supporting the cause!

Our specialized Marathon course is a beautiful but challenging 13.1 looped run through the city and neighborhoods of Hoover with a mix of rolling hills, flat terrain, and a beautiful waterfront. This course will have frequent water stations, cheer stations, and medical stations to ensure you are safe and have an incredible race day experience!

Our Marathon Relay is RETURNING for the 2026 race and is intended for a fun team building activity to tackle our marathon course with your team! The leg options are set to be 5 miles, 5 miles, 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, and 6.9 miles. Teams may opt for less than 5 runners if the team member chooses to run consecutive legs. All members of the relay team will receive their medals together as their team crosses the official BHM26.2 finish line! Registration for this event will open February 1st.

Our popular Half Marathon, which sold out last year, is back and better than ever. This year’s course takes you through scenic views, winding through the city and neighborhood streets and along a beautiful waterfront. With improved logistics, enhanced support, and a festive race-day atmosphere, we’re making sure your experience is unforgettable. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this is a race you won’t want to miss.

The 10K and 5K races are perfect for runners of all levels looking for a challenge or a fun fitness goal. Both courses offer a great mix of flat stretches, rolling hills, and scenic views, ideal for those looking for a good challenge and fun race environment. These will have a vibrant crowd support, water stations, a medical station, and a finish line celebration you won't forget. Whether you’re racing for time or just for fun, these events are designed to inspire you every step of the way!

The Kid’s Fun Run is geared towards children and patients who wish to be a part of our race weekend. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is a stroller friendly event and is around ¼ mile!

We are bringing back our EXPO on Saturday, October 3rd at the Finley Center from 10am - 4pm! All Packet Pickups will take place at the Expo, where you'll also have the chance to walk through a great lineup of local vendors, businesses, and race sponsors. Come out, grab your race gear, and enjoy the energy of our amazing community!

Don't forget our After Party for everyone to enjoy right after you cross the Finish Line on Sunday! Join us at The Finley Center, right inside by the Finish Line, for a post race meal, live music, drinks, a kids zone, and more happening from 7:30 am to 2 pm!

The best part? ALL proceeds benefit Magic Moments, the only wish-granting organization devoted exclusively to children in Alabama with chronic life-threatening or acute life-altering conditions. Lace up your shoes and join us October 4th as we run for the children who are chasing a cure.

#RunForTheKids

Races Offered

5-Person Marathon Relay

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$220.00

Half Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$65.00

Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$85.00

Virtual 10K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$55.00

Virtual 5K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$45.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$85.00

Virtual Marathon

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$100.00

10K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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07:15

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$45.00

5K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$35.00

Fun Run

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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10:00

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$25.00

10 Miler

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 10 Miles

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$65.00

10K

Oct 04, 2026

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$40.00

5-Person Marathon Relay

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$220.00

5K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$40.00

Full Marathon 5 Person Junior High/High School Relay

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$185.00

Full Marathon Adult 5 Person Relay

Oct 04, 2026

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$235.00

Fun Run

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$25.00

Half Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$65.00

Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$70.00

Virtual 10K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$55.00

Virtual 5K

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$45.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$85.00

Virtual Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$100.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Hoover.

thermostat Temperature

13.5° / 24.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.9° / 23.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

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Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:53

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18:12

About Hoover

Learn more about the host city, Hoover.

Hoover is a city in the Birmingham urban area in Metropolitan Alabama, south of central Birmingham. While most nearby attractions in the area are in the city of Birmingham, Hoover is an important shopping/retail area.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Ethan Mines	M	22	Panama City, FL	15:50
🥈	Zack Brantley	M	29	Birmingham, AL	17:31
🥉	Billy Rose	M	39	Birmingham, AL	18:07.9
4	James Cox	M	28	Nashville, TN	19:10.6
5	Paul Pless	M	37	Birmingham, AL	19:31.7
6	Annie May	F	34	Helena, AL	20:18.8
7	Blake Bordelove	M	20	West Bloomfield, MI	20:29.4
8	Michael White	M	45	Birmingham, AL	20:39.8
9	Charles Elmer	M	29	Birmingham, AL	20:52.5
10	Nicole Carroll	F	34	Columbiana, AL	21:53.7
11	Chris Wood	M	34	Birmingham, AL	22:06.8
12	Nicholas Brown	M	31	Birmingham, AL	22:24.7
13	Marcus Jones	M	33	Homewood, AL	22:26.8
14	Lauren Slaughter	F	43	Birmingham, AL	22:34.2
15	chet minniear	M	32	Birmingham, AL	22:53.5
16	Robert Hankins	M	37	Gardendale, AL	22:54.9
17	A B	M	34	Birmingham, AL	23:17.2
18	Vincent McPeak	M	29	Montgomery, AL	23:27
19	CHAD GAY	M	43	Birmingham, AL	23:46.9
20	Blake Dern	M	15	Monroeville, AL	24:04.5
21	Randy Morris	M	28	Birmingham, AL	24:04.6
22	Justin Bryant	M	25	Birmingham, AL	24:38.6
23	Nicole Burchfield	F	33	Birmingham, AL	24:44.3
24	Christina Kennedy	F	37	Vestavia Hills, AL	24:58.3
25	Sarah Hertz	F	13	Birmingham, AL	25:00.9
26	Zac Martin	M	30	Birmingham, AL	25:07
27	Cason Cook	M	16	Birmingham, AL	25:09.9
28	John Scruggs	M	33	Birmingham, AL	25:12.7
29	Laney Savage	F	37	Helena, AL	25:13.9
30	Neil DeWitte	M	46	Birmingham, AL	25:25.9
31	Emily Willhite	F	34	Arlington, TN	25:39.8
32	Bailey Wick	F	19	Mount Olive, AL	25:41.7
33	James Stallworth	M	28	Birmingham, AL	25:43.4
34	Bobbi Scruggs	F	34	Birmingham, AL	25:56.4
35	Elana Swiney	F	44	Birmingham, AL	26:01.9
36	Boris Shoykhet	M	36	Birmingham, AL	26:03.9
37	Robert Woods	M	42	Trussville, AL	26:13.4
38	Cryshelle Patterson	F	41	Birmingham, AL	26:29.8
39	Vanessa Williams	F	37	Birmingham, AL	26:30.3
40	Tracy Ellis	F	44	Vestavia, AL	26:30.5
41	Sarah Rawls	F	25	Birmingham, AL	26:37.7
42	Hardie Kimbrough	M	22	Birmingham, AL	26:37.8
43	Jessica Patterson	F	22	Cullman, AL	26:39.7
44	Luke Horton	M	24	Birmingham, AL	26:44.9
45	Nicolas Gutierrez	M	31	Birmingham, AL	26:48.2
46	Odalys Gallo	F	24	Montevallo, AL	27:21.2
47	Chelsea Rhodes	F	34	Adamsville, AL	27:26.9
48	Steph Cohen	F	20	Tuscaloosa, AL	27:28.5
49	Sarah Caroline St. John	F	32	Birmingham, AL	27:32.5
50	Lauren Doss	F	15	Oneonta, AL	27:44.1

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Chris Brewer	M	40	Birmingham, AL	1:06:50
🥈	Lori Harris	F	33	Bessemer, AL	1:13:04
🥉	Arthur Strauss	M	34	Hoover, AL	1:15:28
4	Eric Rabadan	M	23	Hartselle, AL	1:15:51
5	Brandon Reaves	M	37	Leeds, AL	1:18:06
6	Danny Marshall	M	42	Birmingham, AL	1:18:21
7	Diamond Vrocher	M	49	Birmingham, AL	1:20:18
8	Laura McDermott	F	44	Tallahassee, FL	1:20:22
9	Melanie Haynes	F	45	Oneonta, AL	1:23:44
10	Mieke Hemstreet	F	50	Birmingham, AL	1:24:05
11	Ron Wall	M	55	Hoover, AL	1:24:47
12	Kristen Dudley	F	33	Indian Springs, AL	1:26:50
13	Cassidy DeBlieux	F	36	Birmingham, AL	1:27:39
14	Charity Ruiz	F	40	Dothan, AL	1:33:17
15	Theresa Burst	F	66	Birmingham, AL	1:33:54
16	Wiley Turnipseed	M	43	Birmingham, AL	1:33:59
17	Grant Schumpert	M	31	Birmingham, AL	1:34:39
18	Jason Lyles	M	52	Mount Olive, AL	1:35:38
19	Dave LeGrand	M	47	Birmingham, AL	1:37:00
20	Donnie Gooch	M	51	Gardendale, AL	1:38:08
21	Jason L. Bryant	M	45	Hoover, AL	1:38:26
22	Natasha Saric	F	30	Durham, NC	1:39:46
23	Richard Jensen	M	30	Durham, NC	1:39:47
24	Laura Watkins	F	41	Birmingham, AL	1:41:21
25	Joseph Breazeale	M	41	Birmingham, AL	1:42:15
26	Nicole Moley	F	33	hoover, AL	1:43:52
27	Corey Massey	M	33	Odenville, AL	1:47:08
28	Dylan Melnick	M	20	Tuscaloosa, AL	1:47:13
29	Nikki Armstrong	F	42	Helena, AL	1:49:04
30	Haley Buzan	F	35	Jacksonville, AL	1:49:39
31	Cheryl Gayheart	F	62	Columbiana, AL	1:53:14
32	Renie Moss	F	49	Vestavia, AL	1:54:29
33	Dylan Stephenson	M	32	Hartselle, AL	1:54:35
34	Drew Christopher	M	41	Helena, AL	1:56:14
35	Paige Shoop	F	31	Trussville, AL	1:57:24
36	Jessica Watson	F	32	Bessemer, AL	1:58:08
37	BRANDON MURPHY	—	—	—	1:58:22
38	Jennifer Spencer	F	41	Birmingham, AL	1:59:29
39	Maria Cecil	F	56	Birmingham, AL	1:59:42
40	Rhonda McSween	F	45	Birmingham, AL	2:00:10
41	Carrie Martin	F	52	Helena, AL	2:01:35
42	John Izzo	M	31	Thompsons Station, TN	2:02:46
43	Christine Ott	F	60	Colleyville, TX	2:03:00
44	Heather Adams	F	48	Pell City, AL	2:04:43
45	Jacob Ritchey	M	36	Birmingham, AL	2:05:43
46	Kym Van Duren	F	42	Hoover, AL	2:08:24
47	Dina Shunnarah	F	57	Hoover, AL	2:09:27
48	Kerri Anderson	F	45	Childersburg, AL	2:09:28
49	Lisa Harvey	F	61	Springville, AL	2:11:13
50	Drew Neill	M	31	Birmingham, AL	2:14:06

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Alan Ash	M	29	Birmingham, AL	1:10:14.2
🥈	Josh Evans	M	24	Montevallo, AL	1:10:32.1
🥉	James Graham	M	28	Birmingham, AL	1:12:15.6
4	Erica Speegle	F	40	BIRMINGHAM, AL	1:12:15.8
5	Ramsey White	M	29	Birmingham, AL	1:13:39.5
6	Brad Williams	M	34	Montgomery, AL	1:14:31.3
7	Geoffrey Tum	M	33	Birmingham, AL	1:15:41.8
8	Alex Woodard	M	31	Pelham, AL	1:16:09.1
9	Daniel Burton	M	33	Vestavia, AL	1:16:50.6
10	Owen Bradley	M	41	Birmingham, AL	1:18:21.7
11	Taryn Thor	F	24	Kokomo, IN	1:19:44.6
12	Marcus Harris	M	33	Pelham, AL	1:20:28.5
13	Jacob Stevenson	M	14	Helena, AL	1:20:29
14	Gladys Cheboi	F	31	Birmingham, AL	1:22:02.1
15	Jeff Ford	M	32	Lake Toxaway, NC	1:22:56.5
16	Clay Cochran	M	35	Birmingham, AL	1:23:05
17	Cary Morgan	M	48	Birmingham, AL	1:23:18
18	Madeline Berry	F	26	Starkville, MS	1:23:21.8
19	Tyler Cromey	M	30	Hoover, AL	1:23:33.1
20	Amy Natalini	F	38	Montgomery, AL	1:25:19.5
21	Ann Stalvey	F	37	Birmingham, AL	1:25:32.8
22	Jordan Carr	M	25	Birmingham, AL	1:25:33.5
23	Steven Estrada	M	44	Birmingham, AL	1:25:43.5
24	Chip Davis	M	42	Birmingham, AL	1:25:57
25	Yancey Ream	M	49	Miramar Beach, FL	1:25:57.8
26	Kate Seitz	F	33	Atlanta, GA	1:26:44.3
27	Kelly McNair	F	43	Birmingham, AL	1:27:18.2
28	Shea Zablan	F	28	Birmingham, AL	1:27:44.6
29	Hannah Turner	F	27	Birmingham, AL	1:28:02.9
30	Mark Reyes	M	32	Bowling Green, KY	1:28:16
31	Danny Shaffield	M	47	Vestavia, AL	1:28:19.5
32	Ethan McDaniel	M	40	Birmingham, AL	1:28:22.8
33	Ryne Sullivan	M	30	Roswell, GA	1:28:46.2
34	Steve Gugliucci	M	29	Northport, AL	1:29:36.4
35	Christy Huffstutler	F	33	Helena, AL	1:29:57.3
36	Hayden Hatfield	M	25	Decatur, AL	1:30:19.5
37	Chace TOMLIN	M	36	Birmingham, AL	1:30:30.5
38	Ashton Leckrone	F	33	Montgomery, AL	1:30:55.9
39	Meg Gore	F	36	Birmingham, AL	1:30:56.7
40	Dave King IV	M	40	Auburn, AL	1:31:00.7
41	Ashley Dawson	F	49	Birmingham, AL	1:31:03.8
42	Colter Sheveland	M	22	Birmingham, AL	1:31:09.9
43	Chantelle Kiernan	F	25	Duluth, GA	1:31:54.4
44	Jason Cook	M	47	Birmingham, AL	1:31:58.3
45	Neil Craig	M	28	Northport, AL	1:32:03.7
46	Michael Greene	M	35	Pelham, AL	1:32:17.3
47	Thela Clement	F	32	Anderson, SC	1:32:20.5
48	Jared Adams	M	27	Pensacola, FL	1:32:27
49	Matt Casey	M	36	Sterrett, AL	1:33:02.4
50	Kenneth Taylor	M	35	Trussville, AL	1:33:16.9

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Ann Stalvey	F	38	Birmingham, AL	39:49
🥈	Chace Tomlin	M	37	Birmingham, AL	40:00
🥉	Jordan Bennett	M	36	Montgomery, AL	40:26
4	Joshua Clark	M	40	Kansas City, MO	42:34
5	Nicole Carroll	F	35	Columbiana, AL	45:47
6	Andrew Cheely	M	52	Birmingham, AL	47:05
7	Patrick Proctor	M	33	Hoover, AL	47:11
8	Himanshu Aggarwal	M	41	Hoover, AL	47:47
9	Mark Winters	M	56	Birmingham, AL	48:50
10	Craig Cecil	M	71	Birmingham, AL	48:51
11	Rakesh Varma	M	43	Birmingham, AL	49:06
12	Kristen Dudley	F	30	Helena, AL	49:49
13	Clay Phillips	M	29	BirminghamBirmingham, AL	49:57
14	Caleb Rigg	M	25	Birmingham, AL	50:23
15	Thomas Downing	M	44	Anniston, AL	50:30
16	Ross Burks	M	39	Moody, AL	51:05
17	Sameer Ather	M	42	Birmingham, AL	51:28
18	Rodney Cooper	M	28	Birmingham, AL	51:57
19	Paulina Eichold	F	34	Birmingham, AL	52:03
20	CHAD GAY	M	44	Birmingham, AL	52:08
21	Bhupesh Panwar	M	40	Mountain Brook, AL	52:10
22	Kelly Dunn	F	20	Birmingham, AL	52:17
23	Monicka Roden	F	27	Birmingham, AL	52:22
24	Susanna Carter	F	44	Birmingham, AL	52:34
25	Kongpyung Kim	M	35	Birmingham, AL	52:50
26	Jesse Westerhouse	M	26	Birmingham, AL	53:24
27	Brian Dodd	M	47	Birminghamham, AL	53:24
28	Hilary Williamson	F	26	Birmingham, AL	53:36
29	Lauren Smith	F	24	Trussville, AL	54:01
30	Ashley Graham	F	36	Birmingham, AL	54:08
31	ABILASH BALMURI	M	40	Birmingham, AL	54:40
32	Maira Gauges	F	21	Birmingham, AL	55:18
33	Darrell Allbright	M	55	Cullman, AL	55:28
34	Charles Fisher	M	23	Trussville, AL	55:40
35	Stephanie Marrero	F	26	Birmingham, AL	56:03
36	Patty Cobb	F	56	Vestavia, AL	56:09
37	Jason Mccracken	M	45	Leeds, AL	56:27
38	JT Williamson	M	28	Birmingham, AL	56:33
39	Michael Watts	M	42	Vance, AL	56:50
40	Birthe Franck-Petersen	F	20	Birmingham, AL	56:55
41	Will Palmer	M	31	Montgomery, AL	56:58
42	Vinodkumar Singh	M	45	Vestavia Hills, AL	56:58
43	Robyn Lyons	F	44	Chelsea, AL	57:11
44	Jon Powers	M	33	Prattville, AL	58:25
45	Christian Peters	M	24	Pell City, AL	58:28
46	Mukta Tripathi	F	41	Birmingham, AL	58:40
47	Rebekah Mattson	F	35	Birmingham, AL	59:17
48	Nikhil Mantha	M	25	Mobile, AL	59:34
49	Melissa Jansen	F	23	Trussville, AL	59:40
50	Robin Smith	F	47	Birmingham, AL	1:00:21

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Races Offered

5-Person Marathon Relay

Half Marathon

Marathon

Virtual 10K

Virtual 5K

Virtual Half Marathon

Virtual Marathon

10K

5K

Fun Run

10 Miler

10K

5-Person Marathon Relay

5K

Full Marathon 5 Person Junior High/High School Relay

Full Marathon Adult 5 Person Relay

Fun Run

Half Marathon

Marathon

Virtual 10K

Virtual 5K

Virtual Half Marathon

Virtual Marathon

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