Best In-Person & Virtual Marathons in Alabama for 2022
Alabama
Known as the Cotton State, Alabama is best known for its civil rights and science museums. There are also many notable personalities that are from the state of Alabama including Helen Keller, Rosa Parks, and Evander Holyfield. But did you know that it is also home to some of the best marathon events in the US? There are plenty of exciting qualifier events for the Boston Marathon to look forward to for those who are big marathon fans, or those who like to compete. Make sure you don’t miss out on the top races and marathons that are lined up in the coming months in the state.

Schedule
Full List of Events & Milestones
Full Marathons in Alabama
26.2 miles
Marathon |
Month |
City/Location |
Distance |
January |
Gulf Shores |
26.2 Miles |
|
February |
Birmingham |
26.2 Miles |
|
March |
Eufaula |
26.2 Miles |
|
January |
Mobile |
26.2 Miles |

Half Marathons in Alabama
13.1 miles
Marathon |
Month |
City/Location |
Distance |
January |
Anniston |
13.1 Miles |
|
January |
Pelham |
13.1 Miles |
|
January |
Gulf Shores |
13.1 Miles |
|
February |
Guntersville |
13.1 Miles |
|
February |
Birmingham |
13.1 Miles |
|
February |
Auburn |
13.1 Miles |
|
February |
Decatur |
13.1 Miles |
|
March |
Rainsville |
13.1 Miles |
|
March |
Fort Payne |
13.1 Miles |

Ultra Marathons in Alabama
26.3 miles and up
Marathon |
Month |
City/Location |
Distance |
March |
Fort Payne |
50 Miles |
|
March |
Selma |
51 Miles |
|
March |
Alexander City |
27 Miles, 50 Miles, 100 Miles |
|
March |
Birmingham |
100 Miles, 200 Miles |
|
April |
Huntsville |
43 Miles |
|
May |
Jacksonville |
50 Miles, 100 Miles |
|
September |
Sylacauga |
50 Miles |
|
November |
Heflin |
100 Miles |
|
December |
Pelham |
50 Miles, 101 Miles |