Which Alabama cities have the most Marathon races?
Huntsville (3), Hoover (1), Decatur (1), Mobile (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Alabama · Marathon
Marathon Races in Alabama
Every upcoming Marathon in Alabama, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
8 upcoming Marathon races · 4 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Alabama races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Marathon Races by City
Soonest Marathon Races in Alabama
8 total Sun, Sep 13, 2026Boston or Bust Marathon Huntsville, ALFrom $70Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026BHM26.2 2026 The Alabama Race Series Hoover, ALFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Rocket City Marathon Huntsville, ALFrom $15Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027River City Micro Marathon Decatur, ALFrom $35Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Mobile Marathon Mobile, ALFrom $20Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & Safari 5K Gulf Shores, ALFrom $15Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Railway Marathon & Half Marathon Fultondale, ALFrom $15Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon Huntsville, ALFrom $40Details
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 Running a Marathon in Alabama
When are most Marathon races held in Alabama?
January is the busiest month for Marathon races in Alabama, with 3 of the 8. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How much do Alabama Marathon races cost?
Entry fees for Marathon races here run from $15 to about $70, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a Marathon in Alabama?
6 of the 8 Marathon races in Alabama 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 Alabama Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 Marathon races in Alabama with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:40:05, 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.