The KultureCity Birmingham Race is Returning November 21st, 2026!
KultureCity® is the world’s leading nonprofit for sensory accessibility and inclusion for those with sensory needs and invisible disabilities.
Join us for the 3rd annual KultureCity Birmingham Race on November 21, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. This event features a 5K and Half Marathon, all supporting KultureCity’s mission for sensory accessibility. You can also support the race by running the distance virtually!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the KultureCity Birmingham Race promises a memorable experience. We will start in front of the Powell Steam Plant, home to the future National Accessibility Park. Both the 5K and Half Marathon courses are chip-timed, flat and fast- get ready for a PR! This is a sensory accessible event, and support will be onsite for anyone who needs it.
No matter which distance you choose, whether the 5K or Half Marathon, you’ll be part of something bigger: setting goals, training hard, raising awareness, and promoting a future where everyone belongs. After the race, celebrate your hard work with us at the Race Celebration Village!
Together we Make the Nevers Possible®.
2025 Highlights
Sponsorship
Platinum Sponsor
$5,000
- Sponsor logo on course mile markers
- Sponsor logo on race day t-shirts
- Sponsor logo on all race photos
- Sponsor logo and description on social media platforms
- Sponsor quote in pre-event press releases
- Sponsor thank you by KultureCity® Celebrity Ambassador on social media
- Registration waived for participants (12 entry)
Proudly Sponsored by:
Gold Sponsor
$2,500
- Sponsor logo on race day t-shirts
- Sponsor logo on all race photos
- Sponsor logo and description on social media platforms
- Registration waived for participants (6 entry)
Silver Sponsor
$1,000
- Sponsor logo on race day t-shirts
- Sponsor logo and description on social media platforms
- Registration waived for participants (4 entry)
Bronze Sponsor
$500
- Sponsor logo and description on social media platforms
- Registration waived for participants (2 entry)
Booth Sponsor
$500
- Sponsor Booth Activation (Sponsor responsible for booth activation, including products pending race approval)
- Sponsor logo and description on social media platforms
Water or Cheer Sponsor
$500
- Sponsor logo display on Water or Cheer Station
- Sponsor logo and description on social media platforms
On The News
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By RUN Outside
July 17, 2025
YOUR PACERS
Our amazing pacers will help you run your best 13.1 miles!
These pacers are selected because of their racing experience, love for running and a desire to help fellow runners crush their goal! They will run with you, encourage you when you need it, and help you stay on track to get to the finish line at your goal time!
YOUR 2025 KULTURECITY® BHM RACE PACERS
YOUR
CHEER
STATIONS
We will have cheer stations along the race route! This is a vibrant spot where volunteers and spectators gather to motivate runners with signs, noisemakers, and cheers. It’s easy and rewarding to start one—just gather some friends, bring your enthusiasm, and help give runners the extra push they need to reach the finish line! Best cheer station wins a special reward!
YOUR
WATER
STATIONS
Stay hydrated and keep runners going strong with our water stations along the race route! Volunteers at these stations will provide water and electrolytes to help participants power through to the finish line. It's easy to set up—gather a group, prepare to hand out cups with smiles, and make a big difference in their race day experience. Join us in supporting the runners, and be part of the energy that keeps them moving!
YOUR VOLUNTEERS
Come be part of the energy, excitement, and impact of the KultureCity Birmingham Race!
We are looking for amazing volunteers to help us create an unforgettable experience while supporting sensory accessibility and inclusion for individuals with invisible disabilities. From cheering on runners and helping at water stations to welcoming participants and spreading encouragement, every volunteer plays a huge role in making this event special. Grab your friends, bring your spirit, and join us!
Apply to be a KultureCity® VOLUNTEER
Click the button below to apply to be a volunteer
CLICK TO APPLYRace Announcer
Steve Ponte
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13.1 Distance and 5K Distance
Awards for:
- Top 3 Overall Men and Women Runner;
- Top Male and Female Masters (50 and above);
- Top 3 Age Groups: less than 16, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over
Team Awards
Award for biggest team
ALL 5K and 13.1 Miles Race Finisher will receive a one of a kind medal to commemorate your achievement!
Winners in overall categories will not be eligible for age-group awards. All awards will be based on chip time!
Post Race Celebration Party
Join us at the Post Race Celebration Party at IronCity on November 16, 2024, starting at 6:30 PM, featuring an exclusive performance by MC4D!
MC4D is the DJ/Producer duo comprised by twin brothers Matt & Chris Drake. Best known for their signature country-dance crossover sound, the brothers have gained an avid and fast-growing fanbase for their popular country-EDM Down Under Mix series (top-charting on SoundCloud U.S. dance charts) and related country remixes, which gained over 10M+ streams in the last year.
All runners are invited, and you can purchase additional tickets for family and friends who aren’t running. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, fun, and community!
