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Boston or Bust Marathon
Boston or Bust Marathon is a marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Huntsville, Alabama. It was last held on September 13, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 153 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Field size
- ~153 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 13, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Distances
- Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 153 runners
- Course
- 282 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runninglane.com
Registration, course & weather
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 282 ft gain, 282 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 69°F at the start, 100% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo historical archive, checked October 8, 2026)
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Boston or Bust Marathon: common questions
- When is the Boston or Bust Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Boston or Bust Marathon held?
- In Huntsville, Alabama.
- What distances does the Boston or Bust Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Boston or Bust Marathon?
- About 153 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 Boston or Bust Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What is the course like at the Boston or Bust Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 282 ft gain, 282 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Boston or Bust Marathon?
- about 69°F at the start, 100% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo historical archive, checked October 8, 2026).
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