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Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 2027

Date
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Start time
7:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $75 on Dec 1, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Highlands College Half MarathonHalf MarathonApr 10, 20277:00 AM$65$75 after Dec 1, 2026–
Highlands College 10K10KApr 10, 20277:15 AM$45$50 after Dec 1, 2026–
Highlands College 5K5KApr 10, 20277:15 AM$30$35 after Dec 1, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $75 on Dec 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Highlands College Half Marathon: $65 until Dec 1, then $75 until Feb 1, then $85 until Mar 1, then $95 until Apr 1, then $110 until Apr 10.
  • Highlands College 10K: $45 until Dec 1, then $50 until Feb 1, then $60 until Mar 1, then $70 until Apr 1, then $80 until Apr 10.
  • Highlands College 5K: $30 until Dec 1, then $35 until Feb 1, then $40 until Mar 1, then $45 until Apr 1, then $50 until Apr 10.

Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Alabama ($65).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Alabama runs 2:11:54, about 10:04 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:22:50 and men in 2:02:40.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:24 AM, and the Highlands College Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 550 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Black Creek Park, Fultondale, AL 35217

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Highlands College 10K

403
finishers
1:10:36
median (11:22 /mi)
40:05
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
median 1:10:3644:092:02:23
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Highlands College Half Marathon

401
finishers
2:05:15
median (9:33 /mi)
1:18:32
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men

Highlands College 5K

214
finishers
40:50
median (13:09 /mi)
19:03
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (ChronoTrack Live) for Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K?

At the 2026 Highlands College 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 54:39 or better, the top quarter in 1:02:49, and half the field in 1:10:36; the last tenth came in after 1:38:35.

At the 2026 Highlands College Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:00 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:10, and half the field in 2:05:15; the last tenth came in after 2:32:48.

At the 2026 Highlands College 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:39 or better, the top quarter in 32:25, and half the field in 40:50; the last tenth came in after 58:19.

Third place by age group, 2026 Highlands College 10K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2056:1146:39
20-2954:1844:30
30-391:02:1650:25
40-491:05:2652:06
50-591:03:5759:16
60-692:02:27n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 142 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 10K year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 142 to 403 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:34:04 to 1:10:36.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026403 (+7%)1:10:36under 54:3940:05
2025378 (+182%)1:16:45under 58:1246:52
2024134 (-29%)1:18:16under 56:2937:49
2023190 (+34%)1:17:57under 55:1239:32
20221421:34:04under 1:00:5740:46

From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Alabama 10Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:02:49, against 52:37 in a typical Alabama 10K, so times here run 19 percent slower.

  • Half Marathon: Faster than most Alabama half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:51:10, against 1:55:46 in a typical Alabama half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
  • 5K: Slower than most Alabama 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:25, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around April 10 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 84°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick Up & Expo

EXPO. Pick up your packet, and enjoy food, merch, and vendors. Friday, April 9, 2027 (1 p.m. - 6 p.m.). Highlands College. 3660 Grandview Parkway. Birmingham, AL 35243. Packet Pickup. Race-day packet pickup. Saturday, April 10, 2027 (5:45…

Parking and travel

Parking & Shuttles

Parking will be limited, but available on-site at Black Creek Park until the lot is full. There is guaranteed, free parking in an additional lot at the Fultondale campus of Church of the Highlands. A complimentary shuttle service will run…

Rules and FAQ

Refund Policy

All registration costs for the Highlands College Half Marathon are non-refundable. By registering for the event, you acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows.

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Race details

Where
Black Creek Park, Fultondale, AL 35217Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 550 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt; Unisex T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Editions
2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (Apr 13, 2024), 2023 (May 6, 2023), 2022 (May 7, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K?
Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Dec 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Alabama ($65).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 403 runners finished the Highlands College 10K; the median finish was 1:10:36 and the winner ran 40:05.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:02:49, against 52:37 in a typical Alabama 10K, so times here run 19 percent slower.
Where does it start?
Black Creek Park, Fultondale, AL 35217.

From the organizers

Experience the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, April 10, 2027, at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL.

Located just outside of Birmingham, AL, the Five Mile Creek Greenway is one of Alabama’s historic Rails to Trails courses with stunning natural beauty and shaded and wooded trails. Whether you’re pursuing a personal record or taking your first courageous step to run long-distance, the Highlands College Half Marathon offers an inclusive, community race weekend for runners from every walk of life and experience level.