Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi
This year the running of the Topgolf Magic City Half Marathon & 5K is back! With over 2,000 racers last year the City of Birmingham has embraced this classic fall event thanks in part to one of the most unique finishes in the Southeast, with a lap on the warning track before the finish line just behind home plate of Regions Field – home of the Southern League’s Birmingham Barons.
Review summary
4.2
3 Reviews
- Course
- Organisation
- Atmosphere
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Anita S
"This was my fifth Magic City Half Marathon; I have participated in this event..."
B
Bobby L
"Solid race. Well-organized, sufficiently sized to run fast and have a good..."
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Half Marathon
Start Time: 2:00pm13.1mi
Mostly Flat
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Event Details
Magic City Half Marathon weather forecast
Clear throughout the day.
58°F
Predicted highs
40°F
Predicted lows
Light breeze possible, up to 5mphMeet the organizer
Organizer's websiteMagic City Half Marathon reviews (3)
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
This was my fifth Magic City Half Marathon; I have participated in this event since 2014. I've always enjoyed running this race, but this year was definitely my least favorite. The organizers changed the course to a double loop; hence, we saw much less of the Magic City of Birmingham. I know they were attempting to decrease the elevation and make the course faster for (elite) runners. However, it just ended up being a boring long run for me. It was my slowest effort, even with the lower elevation. I missed running in the historical sections of Birmingham (downtown, Legion Field, Smithfield, Rickwood Field, etc.). Additionally, running past the finish line to begin the second loop was not a great feeling. If I'd known the course had changed this drastically, I probably would have signed up for another race, even if it meant another trip out of town. Next time, I will attend the preview run, if my schedule permits. :)Did the Half Marathon in 2018
Solid race. Well-organized, sufficiently sized to run fast and have a good time. Course is a double-loop, pretty fast, and relatively free of hazards. One significant hill on each lap, but a pretty flat and fast course for Birmingham. Hassle-free race that I plan on repeating.Did the Half Marathon in 2018
Prior knowledge of the hill on mile 10
