HALF MARATHON
The Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon is the longest distance running race held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, each year. Runners get a sampling of the rolling hills along the Black Warrior River, the Tuscaloosa River Walk, portions of the University of Alabama campus, and some quaint downtown neighborhoods. The Start and Finish lines are located at Government Plaza, where participants have plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the post-race event.
Course Time Limit: 3.5 hours (approx. 16 min/mile pace)
DCH Health System 5K
The DCH Health System 5K is the perfect distance for beginning runners, walkers, or runners looking to push themselves to a fast 5K personal record. The Start and Finish lines are located at Government Plaza, where participants have plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the post-race event. The 5K race will start promptly at 7:15 am, which is AFTER the Half Marathon distance starts.
Course Time Limit: 1.5 hours (approx. 29 min/mile pace)
Alabama Credit Union 1 Mile Fun Run
The Alabama Credit Union 1 Mile Fun Run is an easy way for EVERYONE to get involved in the event! The race will start at 10:00 am near Government Plaza. A simple out and back course will finish alongside the Half Marathon and 5K courses in time for all of the post-race activities.
*All courses are very well marked. There are mile markers for each distance event, directional signs for course splits and TURNAROUND signs for course turnarounds. Course splits and course turnarounds will be manned with an operations staff member who will typically be making announcements on a megaphone. Course turns are indicated with traffic cones and usually (not always) have police units, volunteers and/or staff members. Traffic on courses is managed by our law enforcement partners, but no roads are promised to be closed to all traffic. Runners should be aware of their surroundings: the course, applicable signage, vehicles, staff, volunteers, and police officers.
