Special Announcement
Announcement 📢 Same Great Race, New Name & Branding (Formerly the Noojin & White Race to the Courthouse).
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is excited to introduce a new name and brand for our annual race. We are evolving our annual event to energize the community and create broader appeal, and foster an even deeper connection with the community in all the ways that it matter. Plus, new in 2025, a Fun Run to accompany the 5K event! Y It Matters captures the heart of our mission: To strengthen community in three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. By running/walking in the Y It Matters 5K & Fun Run, you're supporting critical programs in these three areas. The proceeds from the event will continue to benefit the children of Downtown Youth Center.
Events
Y It Matters 5K
Y It Matters 5K - Sleep-In Option
Y It Matters Fun Run
NEW! Couch to 5K Training
Event Description
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8am
- Race fee: $40 for pre-registration | $45 for walk-up registration on race day (no promo codes accepted for walk-up registration).
- YMCA members receive $10 off. Please inquire at your branch and use during the online registration process.
- YMCA employees receive $20 off. Please inquire with your direct supervisor on how to receive your employee discount code!
- To be guarenteed a shirt in your desire size you must register by Friday, Nov. 21.
- Sleep in registration available. If you do not want to participate on race day but want to support the Y and get a race T-shirt, we are happy for the support. Cost is $30.
- Payment: Credit cards are the only accepted form of payment. No cash or checks will be accepted.
- Please note there is a processing fee and sales tax associated with each entry.
- Race Start/Finish Location: Starting near Good People Brewing on 1st Avenue South
- Course Information: Participants will head northeast up 1st Avenue South towards the Rotary Trail toward 32nd Street South where they will turn around and race back towards Good People Brewing. Flat and fast! CLICK HERE to view the course map.
- Our course is not certified.
Packet Pickup:
- Pre-race Packet Pickup - Information coming soon!
- Race-Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, December 13, 7am - 7:50am at Good People Brewery, 114 14th St S, Birmingham
- Swag: Please note that while we will do the best we can to accomodate shirt sizes, only participants who registered on or before 11/21 are guaranteed a race shirt in the size selected at time of registration.
Contact Form
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Event Location
Good People Brewing Company. Starting line will be on 1st Ave between Regions Field and Railroad Park
114 14th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233 US
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