Drawing of a red couch next to the words Crimson Couch to 5K Underneath it reads, Run/Walk like a champion

The 16th Annual Crimson Couch to 5K Run/Walk Event will be Saturday, March 7th 2026

REGISTER NOW!

Every registration includes an official 5K t-shirt and other giveaways! ALL ARE WELCOME!

InfoNEW THIS YEAR!

A portion of all race proceeds will be donated to The Joe Espy SGA Scholarship, a scholarship for students in need of essential financial assistance due to a temporary hardship or unexpected emergency.


5K Course

Starting at the Walk of Champions outside Bryant-Denny Stadium, participants will travel through our beautiful campus around the quad, past the Student Rec Center, and down University Boulevard through the inflatable tunnel to finish.

Crimson Couch to 5K Route Map
Map key: start/finish at the Walk of Champions
Follow the route through the business school, behind the quad to campus drive up the hill past the rec center and down university blvd.

Participants can earn 10 WellBAMA Rewards points for participating in the event.


Awards and Giveaways

Top 3 male and female finishers will receive a special prize!


Sponsors and Supporters

List of logos: Alabama Medical Center, Student Life Center for Service and Leadership, Student life UREC, Fleet Feet, BlueCross BlueShield, VeloCity Cycles, SmartBank, Physiolete, Alabama Credit Union, Wagner's RunWalk, Visit Tuscaloosa

Interested in supporting or volunteering? Email wellness@ua.edu to learn more!


Want a training program to follow? Pick from one of three Crimson Couch to 5K Training Programs just for Faculty and Staff.

Three male runners sitting on the crimson couch holding signs with funny sayings on them about running or walking

Check the 2025 Results!