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Magic City Half Marathon & 5K
Magic City Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Birmingham, Alabama. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
About the Magic City Half Marathon & 5K
A fall half marathon and 5K winding through Birmingham's neighborhoods and Highland Park. The half marathon caps near 1,500 entrants and is among the state's biggest standalone half-marathon events.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest dedicated half marathons in Alabama; USATF-certified; Boston qualifier
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Magic City Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Magic City Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Magic City Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Birmingham, Alabama.
- What distances does the Magic City Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Magic City Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Magic City Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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