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BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOctober 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
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Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Hoover · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$140From the 2026 edition
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 4, 2026 · Entry Jan 1, 2026 ~ Oct 4, 2026 · Entry fee $60 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 18, 2026
BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Alabama's only fully charitable race series, held on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Proceeds go to Magic Moments.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $140

until Oct 4, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $110

until Oct 3, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $70

until Oct 3, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $60

until Oct 3, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series42.195km07:00
BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series21.0975km07:00
BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series10km07:15
BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series5km07:15
5-Person Marathon Relay42.195km07:00
START

The Finley Center, Hoover, AL

Start · Google Maps

There are 6 categories, including Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The start is at The Finley Center, Hoover, AL, at 7:00 AM local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Hoover Marathon (BHM26.2), part of the Alabama race series, with packet collection details not yet published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startStart/finish at The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover, AL (part of the Hoover Met Complex).

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Start/finish at The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover, AL (part of the Hoover Met Complex). Nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (~25 min drive).

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is handled online through the RunSignUp platform.

The event hub is The Finley Center at Hoover Met in Hoover, and the marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km, and kids’ Fun Run events are all held on the same day.

Times are local to Hoover. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series start line in Hoover

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Hoover with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Hoover.

Total cost and budget for BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Hoover runners' room

Frequently asked questions about BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series

FAQ
When was BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series 2026 held?

It was held on Sun, October 4, 2026. The next race is October 2027.

When does BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, October 4, 2026.

When does registration for BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Thu, January 1, 2026.

How much is the BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $60.

What distances does BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series 2027 start?

The Finley Center, Hoover, AL. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the BHM26.2 The Alabama Race Series 2027 course like?

There are 6 categories, including Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The start is at The Finley Center, Hoover, AL, at 7:00 AM local time.

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