BTC Statue to Statue 15k

Welcome to the 34^rd running of the Ellis Porch Statue to Statue 15k. Starting in the shadow of Vulcan's statue and finishing near the Statue of Liberty, the race winds its way through the scenic neighborhoods of Mountain Brook, Alabama. The course gently rolls and is generally downhill for the first six miles. Runners then head up a pair of hills that are among the most challenging you'll find. The reward for climbing the hills is a fast mile-and-a-half downhill finish that's sure to generate the quickest splits you've ever run. Yes, it's a challenging course but you haven't run Birmingham until you run the race we like to call The South's Toughest 15k!

Shirts
Participants receive a gender-specific shirt designed especially for this race. You must register by March 22nd to guarantee receiving a shirt.

Awards will be presented to overall winners and age-group winners.

Race Awards for Male and Female
Top 3 Overall
Top 1 Master (40+)
Top 1 Grand Master (50+)
Top 3 in 0-14 and in 5-year age brackets from 15 thru 70+

Winners in overall categories (Overall, Masters, etc.) will not be eligible for age-group awards.
All awards will be based on chip time.

Certificates

Come back to this web site after results are posted to print a finisher's certificate suitable for framing.

The race starts near Vulcan Park, traverses mostly residential neighborhood streets, and ends near Liberty Park. It is a point-to-point course that is certified by USA Track and Field.

USATF Certified Course Number AL 15025JD

• View USATF Certification (opens from the USATF website)

Course Map and Elevation Profile

The course is an out-and-back course along the roads of Oak Mountain State Park.

Advanced Packet Pickup
Friday, April 3, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Trak Shak
2839 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
Map

• Advanced packet pickup is highly encouraged to minimize congestion on race day.
  
  

Race Day
Saturday, April 4

VCA Liberty Animal Hospital
3810 River Run Drive
Birmingham, AL US 35243
Map

Note: Race-day registration is only available at the finish line.
  6:15 am - Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
  6:30 am - First bus departs from the finish line to the start line
  7:15 am - Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
  7:30 am - Last bus departs from the finish line to the start line
  8:00 am - Race Start
10:30 am - Awards Ceremony

Post Race Activities
Enjoy light food and beverages in front of Liberty Animal Hospital.

Statue to Statue 15K FAQ:

Transfer Bib to Another Runner: Instructions on how to transfer your Registration/Bib Number to a new person:  How to Transfer to Another Runner
This must be completed the Day Before the race date.

Race Day Important Information:

Race Day Packet Pickup
6:15 - 7:15 am at the finish line
VCA Liberty Animal Hospital
3810 River Run Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
Map | Directions

Race Day Parking and Transportation
This is a point-to-point race. The start and finish are over nine miles apart. Transportation is provided from the finish area to the start line. You are highly encouraged to park at the finish area and take advantage of this transportation. Buses will run from the finish area to the start line starting at  6:30am and the final bus leaving 7:30 am. Parking at the finish line will be available under and around the parking deck but will not be available on the upper floors of the deck.

No transportation is provided from the finish back to the start after the race and parking at the starting line is extremely limited. If you must arrive at the start with your own transportation, please arrange to be dropped off and met at the finish instead of leaving a car at the start. Please do not use the parking lots of the businesses at the start line. They are open for business and need the space for their customers. Your car could be towed.

There will be no packet pickup or late registration at the start line.  Please make sure to bring your bib!

Porta-Potties at the Start Line area will be located behind the Walgreens building. 

Gear Check
We will offer gear check at the start line for those who need to have items transported from the start back to the finish area.

Aid Stations and Medical Information
There will be three aid stations on the course, located in the vicinity of miles 3, 6 and 7.5. We encourage each runner to drink at each water stop to ensure adequate hydration. Portable toilets will be located only at the start and finish areas - there will be none on the course. The race supplies a physician for the event at the finish line. If you are not feeling well, one of the Mountain Brook police officers working the course can radio for aid.

Weather
This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds.

Course Time Limit
There is a time limit of 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the race. There will be a balloon lady moving at a pace to finish in this time limit. Participants must stay in front of the balloon lady to finish in the allotted time. Any participant moving at a slower pace should move to the sidewalk.

Statue to Statue 15K Course Map
Some printed course maps will be available at packet pickup and the start line by Walgreens. 

Watch your email for final instructions as race day approaches. Complete information will also be posted here.

Parking

Parking is available in the parking lot across the street from VCA Liberty Animal Hospital. Please do not park in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot as they will be open for business and the parking lot is reserved for their customers. There is no parking at the starting line.

Transportation to the Start Line

Free buses will transport runners from the finish line to the starting line between 6:30 am and 7:30 am. There is no parking at the starting line so please arrive in time to ride the bus. If you must go to the starting line yourself, please arrange to be dropped off. Do not park in any of the lots around the starting line as they are reserved for customers of the respecitve businesses.

Gear Check

Gear check will be available at the starting line. Gear that is checked at the starting line will be transported to the finish line for pickup after the race.

Race Bibs

• Please be sure to wear your bib number on the front of your shirt.
• Your bib number must be visible at all times during the race.
• The race will be chip timed so "no bib number" equals "no finish time."
• Everyone must wear a bib number. No bandits!

Post-Race Food and Beverages

Refreshments will be available in front of VCA Liberty Animal Hospital.

BTC Safe Race Plan

The Birmingham Track Club Executive Board formed a Safety sub-committee to discuss and formulate a race safety plan in consideration of the Covid-19 pandemic. These are the steps we will take to ensure all participants, volunteers, and spectators will be kept safe before, during, and after races managed by the BTC. Some of the items below may not apply at all races (for example, timing items do not apply to untimed races) but are listed here to be consistent across all BTC events.

Pre-Race Plan

1. Pre-race instructions provided to runners will encourage each to bring their own mask to be worn before and after the race (and during if they so choose).
2. Participants are urged not to attend if they feel sick or have been in close proximity to anyone who has been sick or tested positive for Covid-19.
3. Those that are “high risk” individuals will be urged not to attend. Please reference CDC guidelines for the definition of high risk: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html
4. Volunteers will be provided with masks and gloves for their own protection and that of other participants.
5. Hand sanitizer and sanitary wipes will be on hand to wipe down surfaces of tables and other touch points. Hand sanitizer will be available for participant use as well.
6. Tables for race bib pickup will be spaced and temporary markings will be placed on the ground at intervals of six feet to maintain social distancing.
7. Race day registration will be discouraged, and participants will be urged to pick up race packets off-site the day before the race if offered. If registering the day of the race, registrants must use their own smartphone (or other Internet-capable) device to register and registration will close 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the race.
8. While we are not currently limiting the number of participants in the race, we reserve the right to close registration if the number of participants exceeds that for which we can conduct a safe race.

Race Plan

1. Walkers may start early and will be asked to maintain space between one another on the course.
2. Runners will start in waves, grouped by estimated finishing time. Temporary markings will be placed at the starting line to space participants six feet apart.
3. There will be a timing mat at the starting line in addition to the normal timing mat at the finish line. Results and awards, if any awards are to be presented, will be based on chip time.
4. Runners will be asked not to congregate at the start line until a minute before your wave begins. This will all be clearly communicated on race day and volunteers will be there to help direct participants.
5. Runners will be asked to be considerate of others on the course and maintain social distancing where possible (when runners are passing each other going up/coming down the road).
6. Water stop(s) will be manned by masked and gloved volunteers who will be ensuring that runners are spaced out when approaching the tables to pick up water. When possible, we will secure individual small bottles of water and sports drink. Otherwise, we will utilize sanitized coolers and only our gloved/masked volunteers will be touching the coolers/cups prior to use. Runners will pick up their own cups/bottles from the water station to limit contact between volunteers and runners.
7. Runners will be encouraged to carry their own hydration as well so as to limit the numbers using the water stop.

Post-Race Plan

1. Upon crossing the finish line, runners will be escorted to the post-race hydration tables which will be some distance away from the finish line to discourage groups from hovering at the finish line. Masked and gloved volunteers will be present to provide hydration at the finish.
2. Food and beverage options at the finish line will be limited and will again be controlled by our gloved/masked volunteers.
3. Awards will be announced via email to all participants and any awards will be mailed/presented to recipients off site to avoid gathering after the race.
4. Hand sanitizer will again be available after the race for all to use.

We understand that there are many changes being presented, but we trust the excitement of being able to continue racing will greatly outweigh the limitations we must put in place to do so safely. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we implement this race safety plan. We are grateful for our Birmingham running community and for the support of all our BTC members and others that support our races.

Other General Safety Plans

The Birmingham Track Club has a medical professional on site for all of our races.

Should you have any questions about our race plan, please contact the race director via the link on the main race page.

Typical January weather in Birmingham is an average low temperature of 37 ℉ and an average high temperature of 58 ℉. In other words, the weather is usually perfect for racing! If you want more details as race day approaches, click the link below for a forecast from weather.com.

Weather Forecast for Birmingham, AL

This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds. Your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Birmingham Track Club.