When does the BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series sell out?

BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

Marathon

Road

BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series

Q: How hard is the BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series Marathon?

BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series is a Marathon on a road course in Hoover, Alabama. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series?

Race-day weather in Hoover can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 7:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

October 4, 2026

Hoover, Alabama

Rolling Course

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About the Race

BHM26.2 2026 is Alabama's only fully charitable race series, benefitting Magic Moments on Sunday, October 4th. Comprised of a full marathon, 5-person marathon relay, half marathon, 10k, 5k and kid's fun run, BHM26.2's Race Series brings exciting courses to the Birmingham Metro area! With over 2,000 runners, this event is one of Alabama's most highly attended races with a family-friendly After Party for participants and anyone supporting the cause! Our specialized Marathon course is a beautifu...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the BHM26.2 2026- The Alabama Race Series Marathon?

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.