2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon
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About the Race
Race Day- February 21, 2026 Event Location- Spain Park High School The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon is not a Fun Run. Even though it will be fun, it is an innovative five month endurance building running/walking program designed for children kindergarten (K5) through 5th grade. Children will run the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles) over the course of the five month program. To achieve this goal, kids must train for the last mile of their marathon by running a to...
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How hard is the 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon Other?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
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No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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