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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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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