BHM26.2
Alabama's Only Fully Charitable Race Series
Alabama's charitable Boston-qualifying marathon benefiting Magic Moments, based at the Finley Center in Hoover.
Race links
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- Listing status Verified listing
- Listing updated May 21, 2026
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Time until race day
Race date: October 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM.
Key facts
| Date | October 4, 2026 |
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| Location | Hoover, Alabama, United States |
| Events | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Relay, Kids' Run, Virtual |
| Registration | Registration link |
| Official website | Open official website |
| Certified course | USATF |
| Listing status | Verified |
About
BHM26.2 is Alabama's only fully charitable race series, benefiting Magic Moments. Starting and finishing at The Finley Center at Hoover Metropolitan Complex, the event is a Boston Qualifier course. BHM26.2 emerged as Birmingham's marathon successor after the Mercedes-Benz Marathon ended in 2023. The race series includes a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, fun run, 5-person marathon relay, and virtual race options, offering something for runners of all abilities.
Schedule
| Start time | 7:00 AM |
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Location
| Listed location | Hoover, Alabama, United States |
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| Venue | The Finley Center at Hoover Metropolitan Complex |
| Address | The Finley Center, Hoover, AL 35244 |
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Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Loop |
| Elevation gain | 130 m |
| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
| Weather notes | Early October in Birmingham is pleasant with temperatures of 12 to 26 C (54 to 79 F). Generally dry. Warm for fall marathon racing. |
Race profile
| First held | 2024 |
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| Average runners | 3,000 |
Registration
| Registration page | Registration link |
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| Price | $80 to $125 |
| Participant limit | 5,000 |
Contact
| Organizer | BHM26.2 Race Series |
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