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The Elkmont Hound Dog Half logo
April 4, 2026
1-100 runners
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September 13, 2026
100-500 runners
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October 4, 2026
100-500 runners
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November 28, 2026
100-500 runners
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March 28, 2026
500-1000 runners
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February 7, 2026
100-500 runners
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March 1, 2026
100-500 runners
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Montgomery Half Marathon & 5K logo
March 14, 2026
100-500 runners
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April 25, 2026
1-100 runners
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Medal Madness 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at James D. Martin Park, Gadsden, AL
June 27, 2026
1-100 runners
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Publix Battleship 12K Logo
November 16, 2025
1-100 runners
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Run Santa Run logo
November 16, 2025
1-100 runners
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January 10, 2026
1-100 runners
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February 22, 2026
100-500 runners
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February 14, 2026
100-500 runners
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April 11, 2026
1-100 runners
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March 28, 2026
100-500 runners
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Appalachian Series
March 20, 2026
1-100 runners
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November 22, 2025
500-1000 runners
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March 7, 2026
100-500 runners
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Running in Alabama

FAQ

What is the most popular Alabama half marathon?

The Big Beach Half Marathon in Gulf Shores has over 600 finishers. The War Eagle Run Fest has over 800 finishers every year. And the Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon in Huntsville sees nearly 1,000 runners finish the race ever year.

What’s the best half marathons in Alabama for beginners in 2026?

We think the Rocket City Half Marathon, which has been an institution in Northern Alabama for over 45 years, and the War Eagle Run Fest, which provides participants an race alongside the Auburn University campus, are the best half marathons for beginners in 2026. If you’re willing to travel, you may want to check out full list of best half marathon for beginners.

Which months can I run a half marathon in Alabama?

Alabama has half marathons in January, February, April, May, August, September, October, November, and December.

What cities in Alabama have half marathons?

Alabama has half marathons in Birmingham, Dothan, Gadsden, Gulf Shores, Heflin, Huntsville, Mobile, Orange Beach and Prattville.

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