2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon

Saturday, February 20, 2027 • Birmingham, AL
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When is 2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon?

2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon takes place on Saturday, February 20, 2027 in Birmingham, AL.

What distances does 2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon offer?

2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon offers 14 events: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Late Registration (shirt size NOT guaranteed), Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Late Registration (shirt size NOT guaranteed), Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade.

Event Distance Price
4th Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
5th Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
Late Registration (shirt size NOT guaranteed) 1.0 mi $40.00 Register
Kindergarten 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
1st Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
2nd Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
3rd Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
Late Registration (shirt size NOT guaranteed) 1.0 mi $40.00 Register
Kindergarten 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
1st Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
2nd Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
3rd Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
4th Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
5th Grade 1.0 mi $25.00 Register

How much does 2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon cost?

Registration for 2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is 2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon held?

2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is held in Birmingham, AL at 4700 Jaguar Drive.

About 2027 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon

Race Day- February 20, 2027

Event Location- Spain Park High School

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is not a Fun Run. Even though it will be fun, it is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program designed for children kindergarten (K5) through 5th grade. Children will run the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles) over the course of the five month program. To achieve this goal, kids must train for the last mile of their marathon by running a total of 25.2 miles in 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile or 1 mile increments between September 2026 through February 2027 to qualify for race day participation. There are NO official winners, but the event is timed so your child can chart their progress from the beginning of their training in September until race day. Our motto is "if you had fun you won"!!!

Students will run in PE class and/or with a parent and keep a log sheet to track their progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. Each child will receive a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon Finisher’s Medal when he/she completes the final mile on Saturday, February 20, 2027. 

Fees:

$25 (online registration only) until December 1, 2026

$30 (online registration only) until January 1, 2027

$35 (online registration only) until February 1, 2027

$40 (online registration only) February 2 - February 12 (LATE REGISTRATION. SHIRT SIZE NOT GUARANTEED. PICK UP ON RACE DAY.)

*It is our policy that we do not offer refunds or transfers of registrations. Children must be 5 years of age on race day to complete their final mile and you must be present on race day to receive your finishers medal.*

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Swag & Giveaways

4th Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
5th Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
Late Registration (shirt size NOT guaranteed): Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
Kindergarten: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
1st Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
2nd Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
3rd Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
Late Registration (shirt size NOT guaranteed): Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
Kindergarten: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
1st Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
2nd Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
3rd Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
4th Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
5th Grade: Long sleeved technical fabric shirt
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