In its 17th year, the Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend of events has become a Birmingham tradition. The event has helped raise millions of dollars for local charities throughout its 16 year history.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm – St. Vincent’s Health System Health and Fitness Expo & Packet Pickup -Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex East Ballroom. Entrance into the Expo is free to the public. Everyone is welcome and the Good People Brewing Co. Beer Garden is open all day for your pleasure!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
8:30 am – 6:00 pm – St. Vincent’s Health System Health and Fitness Expo & Packet Pickup -Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex East Ballroom

8:00 am – 9:00 am – Regions Superhero 5K – Linn Park. There is a 1 hour time limit to complete the Regions Superhero 5K.
9:30 am – approximately – Awards Ceremony for the Regions Superhero 5K to be held at our Expo in the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex East Ballroom.

10:00 am – The Bell Center EIP Children’s Run – Linn Park

11:00 am – 12:30 pm – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Mercedes-Benz Marathon – Linn Park. 5th graders will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by each descending grade in 10 minute increments

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
7:03 am – Mercedes-Benz Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay begin in front of Boutwell Auditorium by Linn Park. The Half Marathon has a four hour time limit. The Marathon has a six hour time limit. All Sunday events benefit the children at The Bell Center For Early Intervention Programs.

9:00 am – 2:00 pm – JIM ‘N NICK’S Bar-B-Q Bar-B-Q Post Race Party & Awards Ceremony – Boutwell Auditorium. Family and friends may purchase a $10 Bar-B-Q meal ticket. Quantities are limited so buy them early during the Expo at the Mercedes Marathon Gear store. Live entertainment begins at 9:00 a.m.

Awards Ceremony will take place between 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.