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BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)
BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series) is a marathon, half marathon, Marathon Relay, 10K and 5K event held in Hoover, Alabama. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Hoover, AL
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Hoover, Alabama
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, Marathon Relay, 10K, 5K, Fun Run
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- bhm262.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier
About the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)
A multi-distance fall race series in the Birmingham metro built around a marathon, half marathon, relay, 10K and 5K, all benefiting the Magic Moments children's wish charity. Its half marathon regularly approaches a 2,500-runner cap.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Birmingham's most highly attended races; only Alabama race series donating 100% of earnings to charity (Magic Moments); USATF-certified
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BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series): common questions
- When is the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series) held?
- In Hoover, Alabama.
- What distances does the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series) offer?
- Marathon, Half, Marathon Relay, 10K, 5K and Fun Run.
- How many people run the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $120 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series) start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the BHM26.2 Marathon & Half (The Alabama Race Series)?
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier.
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