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Marathons in Alabama
Alabama currently has 13 upcoming marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Huntsville, Gulf Shores, Mobile and Birmingham have the largest concentration of events.
January (4), February (3) and March (2) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 4 annual marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 13
- Active listings
- 17
- Cities with races
- 10
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Upcoming marathons in Alabama
All 13 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 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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Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5KGulf Shores, ALMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
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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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Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon (Race to Space)Huntsville, ALHalf MarathonMarathon5K ~1,000 runners
When marathons happen in Alabama
- January
- 4 upcoming races
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 1 upcoming race
- November
- 1 upcoming race
- December
- 1 upcoming race
Alabama cities with the most marathons
- Huntsville
- 4 upcoming races
- Gulf Shores
- 2 upcoming races
- Mobile
- 2 upcoming races
- Birmingham
- 1 upcoming race
- Decatur
- 1 upcoming race
- Fultondale
- 1 upcoming race
- Irondale
- 1 upcoming race
- Pelham
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 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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Wade Mountain MarathonHuntsville, AL Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon1/2 Marathon10K ~250 runners
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Boston or Bust MarathonHuntsville, AL Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathon10K5K ~153 runners
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The Endless MileAlabaster, AL Usually held in October · next date not announced6 Hour12 Hour24 Hour48 Hour +3 more ~28 runners
Marathons in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- 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.
- 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.
Marathons in Alabama: common questions
- How many marathons are there in Alabama?
- RaceRove currently lists 13 upcoming marathons in Alabama with a confirmed date, plus 4 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a marathon?
- A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
- Which Alabama cities have the most marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Huntsville (4), Gulf Shores (2), Mobile (2), Birmingham (1) and Decatur (1).
- When is marathon season in Alabama?
- Of the upcoming marathons listed, the busiest months are January (4), February (3) and March (2).
- What is the biggest marathon in Alabama?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 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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