Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Race Date
Apr 11, 2026
Location
Fultondale, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Location
- Fultondale, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,373
The Experience
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. 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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Black Creek Park, Fultondale, AL, 35217
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
AL20012JE · Highlands College Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout787 years running
~401 finishers a year
growing or steady
25% returning runners
USATF certified · 4 timing sources
runners from 25 states
winner 1:18:32
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,373 finishers actually crossed the line across 7 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,373
Median time
2:05:15
Latest turnout
401
States
38
Turnout by year
2017–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K?
The Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K is held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K take place?
It takes place in Fultondale, Alabama.
What distances does the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.
Is the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,373 runners who have completed the Highlands College Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.
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