Until Race Day!
More Than a Race
Experience the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 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.
Each mile is an opportunity to press on—building discipline, endurance, and resilience—reflecting the essential characteristics of leading well.
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
- Philippians 3:14
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Highlands College Half Marathon
Saturday, April 11
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CDT)
Black Creek Park
Fultondale, AL
Half Marathon
10K
5k
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.
Early Bird Pricing until March 31, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration includes:
- Official race bib
- Participant shirt
- Finisher medal
- Chip timing
- Live tracking and progress alerts through RaceJoy
- Fully supported course with aid stations
- Access to post-race celebration experience
Expo Packet Pickup (Strongly Encouraged)
Friday, April 10
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Highlands College
3660 Grandview Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday, April 11
Beginning at 5:45 a.m.
Black Creek Park
We strongly encourage runners to pick up their packet on Friday to avoid race morning delays.
- Half Marathon: 7:00 a.m.
- 10K: 7:15 a.m.
- 5K: 7:15 a.m.
All runners are encouraged to arrive at least one hour prior to their race start.
On-site parking at Black Creek Park is limited.
We strongly encourage all runners and spectators to utilize the complimentary shuttle service from:
Church of the Highlands Fultondale Campus
3250 Lowery Pkwy Fultondale, AL 35068
Shuttles will run continuously every 10 minutes beginning at 5:30 a.m.
This will be the smoothest and most reliable way to access the race.
The Course
10K and 5K maps coming soon.
Push through Fultondale into Gardendale and Brookside on a mostly flat, picturesque route.
Total Distance
13.1 mi
Elevation Gain
663 ft
Hosted by
Highlands College is a biblical higher education institution that exists to supply the Church with leaders of competence, character, and spiritual maturity, holistically trained to lead lives of eternal impact by fulfilling the Great Commission. Learn more about this impactful education model and life-changing mission at highlandscollege.edu.
