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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. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Hoover, AL
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- 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
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
- Notes
- [enrich 2026-09-24] Registration, course, logistics, food, and review data added/refreshed. No conflict with next_date.
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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 confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- 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.
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