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

Crimson Couch to 5K Run/Walk Event

The 16th Annual Crimson Couch to 5K Run/Walk Event will be held Spring 2026. Check back soon for the official date a registration!

We welcome all UA faculty, staff, families, kids, and the community to tour our beautiful campus in this unique night event starting at the Walk of Champions.

Participants can earn 5 WellBAMA Rewards points for participating in the event.

Check the 2025 Results!

Overall Results

Age Group Results

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

Event Day Pictures

5K Course

Starting at the Walk of Champions outside Bryant-Denny Stadium, participants will travel through the well-lit 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.

Awards and Giveaways

All finishers will receive a special finisher’s prize and there will also be plenty of giveaways anyone can enter to win!

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting and contributing to a great event!

5K sponsors - UMC, BCBS, Fleet Feet, UREC, VeloCity, Total MVMT, Visit Tuscaloosa, Balancing Breath, Wagner's Run Walk, Physiolete

Interested in supporting our event? 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.