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Birmingham Marathon

Fultondale, AL
Saturday, April 11, 2026


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Course Description
The Birmingham Marathon starts at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, AL on the Five Mile Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trail project located 15 minutes north of Birmingham.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 62°F (16°C)
Average High: 74°F (23°C)
Average Low: 51° F (10°C)


PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score


Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: 52 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: 3.9%
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No






Birmingham Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Birmingham Marathon was the largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.

In 2025, 3.9% of Birmingham Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Birmingham Marathon ranked among marathons in the U.S. in 2025. This provides a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


There are currently no Course or PR Scores for the Birmingham Marathon. If you would like scores calculated, send a request here.

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Birmingham Marathon Elevation Chart


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