It’s time for your K-5th graders to run in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon—register now

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The annual Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is on Saturday, February 22. (BCBSAL)

Lace-up your sneakers and get ready for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon. Over 2,000 kids cross the finish line, many in creative superhero costumes, and most completing the marathon’s final mile.

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of fitness and community connection at Spain Park High School on Saturday, February 22.

Event details: BCBSAL Kids Marathon

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon (BCBSAL)

• What: BCBSAL Kids Marathon
• When: Saturday, February 22
• Where: Spain Park High School
• Sign up here

Schedule of events:

• 8AM – 5K Charity Fund Run
  • The 5K Charity Fund Run kicks off the day with runners of all ages participating for fun, fitness and charity. Don’t forget to dress up in your favorite superhero costume!

• 10AM – Kids Marathon Final Mile
  • Children in grades K-5 will complete their final marathon mile at Spain Park High School, crossing the finish line with pride after logging miles at school.

How does the Kids Marathon work?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon (BCBSAL)

Rather than running all 26.2 miles on race day, the Kids Marathon spans several months, making it much easier to complete while also encouraging kids to stay active. Here’s how it works:

• Fall Training: Over five months leading up to race day, kids run a total of 25.2 miles in smaller segments—either 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or 1 mile at a time.
• Tracking Progress: Kids can run these miles with a parent, in PE class, or both, and track their progress along the way.
• Race Day: On race day, kids gather at Spain Park High School to complete the final mile of their marathon as a group.

It’s a fun and engaging way to help kids build endurance and celebrate their achievements.

Race for a good cause with the 5K Charity Fund Run

Register your kiddos now for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon! (BCBSAL)

One of the standout features of the 5K is the opportunity to raise money for a charity of your choice. You can submit a charity for consideration through the official registration site.

This gives you the chance to make your participation even more meaningful by supporting a cause you care about.

If you want to participate in the 5K, get creative and wear your best superhero costume!

Whether you’re lacing up for the Kids Marathon or participating in the 5K Charity Fund Run, the event promises a day full of energy, community and a shared commitment to health and well-being.

A fun way to get moving

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon (BCBSAL)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is excited to support this unique approach to fitness.

“We are proud to collaborate with our civic partners to host one of the largest kids’ marathons in the country.

It was exciting to see almost 2400 children cross the finish line and rewarding to know they are being introduced to healthy habits at a young age. The addition of the 5K benefits the community by allowing older children and adults to participate in the fun and excitement.”

Ready to get moving? Sign up for the 2025 Alabama Kids Marathon today.

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