Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-up
Friday, July 17 @ Cahaba Brewery (4500 5th Ave S Bldg C, Birmingham, AL 35222) from 12pm - 6pm.
Run Magic City
- Date
- Last held Jul 18, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
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Start location and course
Railroad Park, 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.
2026 results
All results5K
378
finishers
35:23
median (11:23 /mi)
17:00
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
10K
302
finishers
1:04:52
median (10:26 /mi)
37:31
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
Half Marathon
252
finishers
2:18:52
median (10:36 /mi)
1:27:49
winning time
39% / 61%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Runners Fit Race Works) for Run Magic City. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run Magic City?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:15 or better, the top quarter in 30:03, and half the field in 35:23; the last tenth came in after 50:54.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:07 or better, the top quarter in 55:12, and half the field in 1:04:52; the last tenth came in after 1:22:39.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:59:28, and half the field in 2:18:52; the last tenth came in after 3:02:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:53 | 19:00 |
| 20-29 | 26:44 | 21:00 |
| 30-39 | 26:32 | 23:09 |
| 40-49 | 25:52 | 27:43 |
| 50-59 | 31:08 | 28:27 |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Alabama 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:03, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Alabama 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 55:12, against 52:37 in a typical Alabama 10K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Alabama half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:59:28, against 1:55:46 in a typical Alabama half marathon, so times here run 3 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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Run Magic City cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Maps
This course removes distractions so you can run with confidence. A flat profile and consistent terrain make it easier to find your pace early — and hold it. No surprises. Just a course that lets your effort show.
Race details
- Where
- Railroad Park, Birmingham, AL 35233Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Jul 18, 2026)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: CrossFit 10K, CrossFit 5K, 10K, 5K, Half Marathon.
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Quick answers
- When is Run Magic City?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 378 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:23 and the winner ran 17:00.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:03, against 28:29 in a typical Alabama 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Railroad Park, Birmingham, AL 35233.
From the organizers
Run Magic City is a road race offering 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, fast course designed for clean pacing and confident execution. More info will be added soon!