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Half Marathons in Alabama
Alabama currently has 31 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Huntsville, Birmingham, Gulf Shores and Mobile have the largest concentration of events.
February (6), March (6) and November (6) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 6 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 31
- Active listings
- 37
- Cities with races
- 20
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Upcoming half marathons in Alabama
All 31 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Mobile MarathonMobile, ALMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon RelayHalf Marathon Relay +1 more ~1,100 runners
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ServisFirst Bank Mobile Marathon (First Light)Mobile, ALMarathonHalf MarathonFun Run ~1,100 runners
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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5KGulf Shores, ALMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
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Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend (Birmingham)Birmingham, ALMarathonHalfMarathon Relay5K +1 more ~10,000 runners
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Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon (Race to Space)Huntsville, ALHalf MarathonMarathon5K ~1,000 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest half marathon events in Alabama
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend (Birmingham)Birmingham, ALMarathonHalfMarathon Relay5K +1 more ~10,000 runners
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BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)Hoover, AL Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalfMarathon Relay10K +2 more ~2,000 runners
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Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5KMuscle Shoals, AL Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~1,545 runners
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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5KGulf Shores, ALMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
When half marathons happen in Alabama
- January
- 5 upcoming races
- February
- 6 upcoming races
- March
- 6 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 1 upcoming race
- November
- 6 upcoming races
- December
- 2 upcoming races
Alabama cities with the most half marathons
- Huntsville
- 7 upcoming races
- Birmingham
- 3 upcoming races
- Gulf Shores
- 3 upcoming races
- Mobile
- 3 upcoming races
- Madison
- 2 upcoming races
- Pelham
- 1 upcoming race
- Anniston
- 1 upcoming race
- Auburn
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Alabama cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)Hoover, AL Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalfMarathon Relay10K +2 more ~2,000 runners
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Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5KMuscle Shoals, AL Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~1,545 runners
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Chupacabra Trail RaceHuntsville, AL Usually held in August · next date not announced1/2 Marathon10K ~400 runners
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Wade Mountain MarathonHuntsville, AL Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon1/2 Marathon10K ~250 runners
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Halloween Havoc Half MarathonPelham, AL Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon13 Miler6 Miler
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THE F5 Half Marathon, 5K & 1 MileHuntsville, AL Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon3 Miles1 Mile
Half Marathons in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Half Marathons in Alabama: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in Alabama?
- RaceRove currently lists 31 upcoming half marathons in Alabama with a confirmed date, plus 6 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which Alabama cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Huntsville (7), Birmingham (3), Gulf Shores (3), Mobile (3) and Madison (2).
- When is half marathon season in Alabama?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are February (6), March (6) and November (6).
- What is the biggest half marathon in Alabama?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in Alabama is the Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend (Birmingham), with about 10,000 runners across all of its distances.
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