
Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 5K
Race Date
Mar 28, 2026
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 10,240
The Experience
The Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon is the longest distance running race held in Tuscaloosa Alabama each year. Runners get a sampling of the rolling hills along the Black Warrior River, the Tuscaloosa River Walk, portions of the University of Alabama campus, and some quaint downtown neighborhoods. Runners can also choose to participate in the 5K or the Alabama Credit Union 1 Mile Fun Run and get in on the action! The Start and Finish line is located at Government Plaza where participants have plenty of space to spread out, enjoy the run, and celebrate with live music, good food and cold beer. FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) is committed to keeping this popular race a local favorite as well as regional attraction for runners from all over the Southeast. Portions of registration proceeds are directed to our selected Charity Partners as well as other volunteer and philanthropic groups. We invite you to join us for West Alabama’s premier half marathon race weekend and enjoy everything this great community has to offer!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Government Plaza, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
AL19017JE · Tuscaloosa Half
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8613 years running
~2,194 finishers a year
growing or steady
28% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 40 states
winner 1:12:08
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.3"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 10,240 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
10,240
Median time
2:06:13
Latest turnout
1,501
States
48
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 5K?
The Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 5K is held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 5K take place?
It takes place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What distances does the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles.
Is the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 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 Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 10,240 runners who have completed the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon + 5K.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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