21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $35
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 10, 202611:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 7.
Online registration closes Oct 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Birmingham runs 36:28, about 11:44 a mile, based on 29 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:53 and men in 30:38.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the 21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1600 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35233
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1600 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35233Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 630 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1600 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35233.
From the organizers
The American Legion, 21st District "Be the One" 5K Run/Walk is a 501(c3) non-profit event intended the bring advocacy and awareness to the number one issue facing veterans today, "SUICIDE." Alabama records over 120 veteran suicides annually, accounting for roughly 18% of all suicide deaths in the state, while veterans make up only about 9.1% of the population. Factors such as age, gender, homelessness, and mental health play a significant role in the persistent issue of veterans' suicide that plagues our communities. Jefferson County has implemented a specialized veteran mental health initiative due to elevated risk levels in this area.