Bluff Park 8K

About the Event

Bluff Park 8K Race

Join us for the annual Bluff Park 8K, a scenic and challenging race that winds through the beautiful neighborhood of Bluff Park. This community event attracts runners of all levels, from serious athletes to weekend warriors.

Race Details

Distance: 8 kilometers (approximately 5 miles)
Course: Scenic route through historic Bluff Park neighborhood
Terrain: Rolling hills with some moderate elevation changes

What to Expect

Runners will enjoy a challenging course with stunning views of the local landscape. The Bluff Park neighborhood will be present in full force along the course to cheer you on. The race provides a supportive environment for both competitive runners and those looking to set a personal best. One water station will be present at the halfway point with the Birmingham Community Church members hosting the biggest race party you've seen.

Post-Race Celebration

After crossing the finish line, participants will receive a finishers gift and pancakes made straight off the griddle. Stick around to meet our sponsors and try out their various services. An awards ceremony for overall and age group winners will be held inside the BPUMC gym.

Races Offered

8K

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Running

timer

07:30

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$30.00

Kids 1K Challenge

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1000K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Birmingham.

thermostat Temperature

3.4° / 13.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.5° / 10.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 20m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:44

nightlight Sunset

18:02

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Bluff Park 8K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jeff Wallington	M	32	Birmingham, AL	30:28.7
🥈	Tyler Cromey	M	31	Hoover, AL	30:36.7
🥉	Michael Brown	M	37	Birmingham, AL	31:51
4	Ben McGlothlin	M	34	Hoover, AL	33:03.5
5	Lindsay Hackney	F	34	Birmingham, AL	33:10.5
6	Philip Deuel	M	17	Hoover, AL	33:24
7	Jarrod Norman	M	32	Birmingham, AL	34:05.5
8	Henry Bowden	M	13	Birmingham, AL	34:44.1
9	Hal Whitsitt	M	38	Vestavia Hills, AL	34:49.8
10	Sam Moffett	M	30	Birmingham, AL	34:52.3
11	Rylan Clark	M	14	Trussville, AL	34:54.5
12	Dan Carter	M	39	Homewood, AL	34:59
13	Jack Marquet	M	24	Birmingham, AL	35:00.7
14	BEN ROBINSON	M	38	Birmingham, AL	35:21.5
15	LOWREY MCCABE	F	37	Birmingham, AL	35:28.8
16	Meghan Golson	F	32	Birmingham, AL	35:37
17	Brian Van Fleet	M	49	Birmingham, AL	36:16.8
18	Blake McLemore	M	24	Hoover, AL	36:42.1
19	Steven Guy	M	32	Birmingham, AL	36:54.5
20	Allison Loudermilk	F	47	Decatur, GA	37:06.5
21	Frank Angstadt	M	33	Birmingham, AL	37:08.5
22	Matthew Ennis	M	42	Birmingham, AL	37:24.4
23	Fletcher Roberts	M	31	Homewood, AL	37:31
24	Mike Hulen	M	46	Alabaster, AL	37:31.4
25	Jennifer Christy	F	52	Birmingham, AL	37:37.7
26	Hannah Clough	F	25	Huntsville, AL	37:44.6
27	Brent Chambers	M	41	Birmingham, AL	38:14.6
28	Mark Wiersma	M	31	Birmingham, AL	38:15.9
29	Brian Evans	M	30	Birmingham, AL	38:17.7
30	Greg Glaser	M	31	Birmingham, AL	38:30.4
31	Bert Davis	M	42	Hoover, AL	38:32.3
32	Benjamin Taylor	M	42	Helena, AL	38:32.5
33	Eric Ezzell	M	39	Birmingham, AL	38:45.9
34	Thomas Waterer	M	22	WINSTON SALEM, NC	38:47.4
35	Mary Beth Lee	F	46	Hoover, AL	38:48.1
36	Lisa McCormick	F	42	Birmingham, AL	38:49.7
37	Sawyer Burgess	M	13	Birmingham, AL	38:56.8
38	Ian Chatterton	M	13	Hoover, AL	38:57.6
39	John Lyda	M	47	Hoover, AL	39:07.1
40	P. McRee	M	10	Birmingham, AL	39:16.1
41	Will McRee	M	47	Birmingham, AL	39:18.4
42	Katie Brown	F	37	Birmingham, AL	39:21.2
43	RYAN KNIGHT	M	45	Birmingham, AL	39:21.7
44	Shanna Phillips	F	44	Birmingham, AL	39:22.7
45	Ian Dexter	M	31	Birmingham, AL	39:28.5
46	Kelly Moujoodi	F	33	Birmingham, AL	39:37.6
47	Julie Croushorn	F	49	Birmingham, AL	39:39.1
48	Lauren Philen	F	39	Birmingham, AL	39:43.4
49	Tracy Segrest	F	44	Irondale, AL	39:44
50	Skye Guy	F	32	Cottondale, AL	39:46