The Bluff Park 8K was designed to highlight running at one of the highest points in Birmingham. The race course is a rolling tour through the heart of Bluff Park including historic Park Avenue. The race starts and finishes at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. The race starts at 7:30am and all registrants receive participant t-shirt and post-race breakfast. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome. Come join us!
Overall Awards Overall winners will receive cash prizes as detailed below. 1st Place Male/Female - $200 2nd Place Male/Female - $150 3rd Place Male/Female - $100 1st Place Masters Male/Female - $100 Age Group Awards Top 3 Male/Female: 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS 19 and under 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+ NOTE: Results based on chip time. Animals welcome but cannot substantially assist in pulling runner (i.e. leashes attached at hip)
5 Miles: T-Shirt
1000K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Miles | $30.00 | Aug 10 | Aug 17 |
| $35.00 | Aug 17 | Nov 5 | |
| $40.00 | Nov 5 | Dec 4 | |
| $45.00 | Dec 4 | Dec 5 | |
| 1000K | $20.00 | Aug 10 | Aug 17 |
| $25.00 | Aug 17 | Nov 5 | |
| $30.00 | Nov 5 | Dec 4 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 320 | 47:03 | 26:36 |
| 2024 | 338 | 46:17 | 26:25 |
| 2023 | 319 | 46:24 | 27:25 |
| 2022 | 271 | 44:47 | 28:39 |
| 2021 | 280 | 48:28 | 30:29 |
Interested in this race?
| $35.00 | Dec 4 | Dec 5 |