The results are in for our 2026 Best Marathons poll.
See the best marathons in each state, as voted by runners.
Alabama has 9 active marathons this year. Races are most common in January, February, and December. Course terrain for these courses is most often mostly flat or rolling hills. Typical race day temperatures range from 40°F to 77°F.
Popular races include the Rocket City Marathon, Big Beach Marathon, and BHM 26.2 Marathon. 9 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Boston or Bust Marathon — 79.7% BQ and Mobile Marathon — 16.7% BQ.
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Mobile MarathonMobile, AL01/10/2027 |  Very Flat 114 Finishers |
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River City Micro MarathonDecatur, AL01/10/2026 | Very Flat19 Finishers |
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Big Beach MarathonGulf Shores, AL01/31/2027 |  Mostly Flat383 Finishers |
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Railway MarathonFultondale, AL02/06/2027 |  Rolling Hills59 Finishers |
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We Run this Beach MarathonGulf Shores, AL02/22/2026 | Mostly Flat145 Finishers |
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Race to Space MarathonHuntsville, AL03/21/2027 | Mostly Flat129 Finishers |
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Boston or Bust MarathonHuntsville, AL09/13/2026 | Mostly Flat153 Finishers |
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BHM 26.2 MarathonBirmingham, AL10/04/2026 |  Hilly185 Finishers |
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Rocket City MarathonHuntsville, AL12/13/2026 | Rolling Hills1,184 Finishers |
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