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BHM 26.2

October 4, 2026 · 7:00 AMHoover, Alabama, United States

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Race Day

63°F

61–84°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

820ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

2,000

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

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The Lowdown

BHM 26.2 is the marathon of the BHM26.2 Race Series, run from The Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex in Hoover, Alabama, just south of Birmingham. The marathon, half marathon and 5-person marathon relay start at 7:00 AM, with the 10K and 5K at 7:15 AM and a kids fun run at 10:00 AM. The organizers say the courses are certified through USATF, so the marathon is a Boston qualifier. Water stations sit roughly every two miles, there is a 6-hour limit for the marathon, and the field is expected to top 2,000 runners. All proceeds benefit Magic Moments, a nonprofit that serves Alabama children with chronic or life-altering conditions. Packet pickup and a vendor expo run on Saturday, and a family after party follows the race.

Entry Methods: Register online through RunSignup.
Eligibility: The marathon, relay and half marathon have a 6-hour cutoff.
The 10K and 5K have a 2-hour limit.
Required Documents: Military ID is needed to verify the military discount.
Photo ID is required to pick up another runner's packet.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: All registrations are non-refundable.
If the event is cancelled, organizers say they will make every effort to reschedule instead of refunding fees.

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