The Classic Fun Run Presented By American Diabetes Association® (ADA)

🏃‍♂️ The Classic Fun Run

The ADA's Diabetes Prevention Alliance (DPA), in association with the Amazon Magic City Classic, is hosting an Inaugural 2 Mile Walk / Run on Saturday, November 1st at 8:00 am along Birmingham's City Walk path. The 2 Mile Walk/Run is open to everyone of all abilities.

The DPA's mission is to strategically enroll and expertly guide at-risk populations through the National Diabetes Prevention Program in their quest for better health. Visit dpp.diabetes.org/FunRun25 for more information.

👕 Participants Will Receive

• Event t-shirt: Sizes not guaranteed. Sizes: Small - XXX-Large
• Bib number: To show they are a registered participant
• Swag Bag: Exciting items for all participants

📅 Pre-Race Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration

Date/Time: Thursday, October 30th from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Location: Trak Shak in Homewood
2839 18th St South
Homewood, AL 35209
[Map | Directions]

*Note: On-site registration will be cashless (Credit Card only), please plan to register before arriving to speed up the packet pickup process.

🚦 Race Day - Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration

Location: City Walk Birmingham
Corner of 15th St. North and 9th Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
[Map | Directions]

Schedule:
6:30 am - Registration Opens
7:45 am - 2 Mile Walk / Run Registration Closes
8:00 am - 2 Mile Walk / Run Starts
8:30 am - Finisher Festivities

Note: There will be a fun area for the Kids. - Details coming soon.

🗺️ Course Route

The Course Route will follow the "Red" City Walk path starting at 15th St. North and 9th Ave. North and proceed to the Kid's area at 25th St. North, taking the same route back to the starting location for an approximate distance of 2 miles. Race Day Parking: There are two gravel parking lots that ALDOT owns that are close to 15th St. North and 9th Ave. North. Street parking is available via the mobile application ParkMobile. Please be sure to download the mobile application and add a credit card prior to the morning of the event.

📋 Bib Number Instructions

Please wear your BIB number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race. [Example] Remember to bring your Bib Number on race day.

🚫 Bandit Policy

Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk event. Running without registration is not permitted in the 2 Mile Walk/Run. Please be sure to register for The Classic Fun Run Presented By the American Diabetes Association 2 Mile Walk/Run so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 2 Mile Walk/Run will need to wear their Bib Number, which shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to the American Diabetes Association.

🐾 Pets at the Event

Pets are welcome to participate. All pets must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pet. The actions of the pet are the responsibility of the pet owner/caretaker.

👶 Strollers at the Event

If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times and that you start from the back of the starting line. This will allow your family members and our other participants a safer experience.

❗ Cancellation Statement

Your entry fee is non-refundable. The 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: rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to The American Diabetes Association® (ADA). You can make changes to your registration or transfer to another person by logging back into RunSignUp.com with your User ID [How to make changes]. Changes or transfers must be completed before October 27, 2025.