What race distances can I run in Mobile?
Mobile has 5K (12), 10K (10), Half Marathon (11). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Alabama · Race calendar
Running Races in Mobile, Alabama
Upcoming running races in and near Mobile, Alabama - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
14 upcoming races · 8 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Mobile races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (31) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (33) Mobile, ALFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 5, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (36) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Battleship 12k Training Program by Fleet Feet Mobile Mobile, ALFrom $49Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (38) Mobile, ALFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (40) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (45) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Jailbreak 5K Mobile, ALFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (47) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (49) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (51) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Mobile Marathon Mobile, ALFrom $20Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Mardi Gras 5k Prediction Run (Mobile, AL) Mobile, ALFrom $12Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Mobile
When is race season in Mobile?
September is the busiest month for races in Mobile, with 3 of the 14, followed by November with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Mobile?
2 of the 14 races in Mobile already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Mobile races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 8 races in Mobile with published results, the typical median finish is around 42:02, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Mobile?
Browse Mobile run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.