BHM 26.2 Marathon
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Oct 4, 2026 - Sunday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Fun Run
Race Information
BHM26.2 gives you a Reason To Run! Featuring a Marathon, Half-Marathon, Team Relay, 5k and Fun Run, BHM26.2 will bring an exciting new course to Birmingham, drawing runners from all over, showing what Birmingham has become! All proceeds from the event benefit Magic Moments, the only wish-granting organization devoted exclusively to children in Alabama with chronic life-threatening illnesses, and Children’s of Alabama.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Battleship 12K
📍 Mobile - November 15, 2026
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Point-to-point 12K from Spanish Fort to the USS Alabama with a memorable waterfront finish
✅ Patriotic race experience honoring service members with flags, cheers, and powerful on-course moments
✅ Festive finish at Battleship Memorial Park
The Battleship 12K delivers a unique, patriotic run across the Mobile Bay causeway, ending beside the iconic USS Alabama. Blending scenic views with powerful tributes and race-day energy, it’s a meaningful experience that goes far beyond the miles.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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