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Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run

Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run

Good People Brewery
Birmingham, AL 35233 US

Y It Matters 5K

Event Date:
Saturday December 13, 2025
Start Time:
8:00am CST
End Time:
9:30am CST
Registration:
Registration Opens October 1, 2025 at 12:00am CDT
Price:
$40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $45.00 after December 12, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
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Y It Matters 5K - Sleep-In Option

Don't want to run or walk the event but still want to support the Downtown YMCA Youth Center? You will still get the official race day t-shirt if you register by Nov. 21
Event Date:
Saturday December 13, 2025
Start Time:
8:00am CST
End Time:
11:00am CST
Registration:
Registration Opens October 1, 2025 at 12:01am CDT
Price:
$30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after December 12, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
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Y It Matters Fun Run

Children and their families are invited to run our inagural Fun Run as part of the Y It Matters Race Day. The course is a 1-mile fun run, out and back. Paying participants will receive a race shirt.
Event Date:
Saturday December 13, 2025
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
9:30am CST
Registration:
Registration Opens October 1, 2025 at 5:43pm CDT
Price:
$15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $20.00 after December 12, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
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Couch to 5K Training

Get ready for race day! This year, we are introducing a Couch to 5K training program, developed by YMCA of Greater Birmingham fitness staff! Participants will receive an easy-to-follow training plan. Upon registration, stop by your home branch, to receive your Couch to 5K Display Card and begin logging your progress. You will receive additional info via email upon registration.

Non-members are welcome to participate. In-branch progress tracking is not required, but strongly encouraged!
Event Dates:
Tuesday September 16, 2025 - Monday November 17, 2025
Start Time:
6:00am CDT
End Time:
11:59pm CST
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The YMCA of Greater Birmingham's mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  Our vision is to provide inclusive programs and services to the entire community which promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

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