Boston or Bust Marathon

The Boston or Bust Marathon & Half Marathon

Event Details

• Date: September 13, 2026
• Location: 293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville, AL
• More Info: Race Website

USATF Certification

• Certification Info: USATF Certification information for our 2024 Boston Qualifiers!
• Certification Code: AL22025JE

Race Course

• Fast Course: Extremely flat and fast course along Aldridge Creek and Tennessee River.
• Start/Finish: Starts and finishes at Ditto Landing Marina on the Aldridge Creek Greenway.
• Timing: We will have Chip Timing and certification for both half and full marathon courses.

Post-Race Celebration

• Food: Post race food for all finishers.
• Drinks: Two drink tickets for each participant.
• Music: Enjoy post race music at the Ditto Landing Marina Pavilion.
• Philosophy: We believe in training hard, racing hard, and celebrating hard!

Race Timing & Conditions

• Qualifying Window: Last window to qualify for the following April Boston race.
• Temperature: Average temperatures of 64F to 87F, starting at 6:00 AM.

Race Gear

• Shirts: Guaranteed t-shirt deadline has passed, but extras will be available.
• RunningLane Shirts: Available for last minute signups.
• Don't Go Empty-Handed: We make sure every participant takes something home!

Aid Stations

• Hydration: All aid stations will have water.
• Electrolytes: Gatorade will also be available.
• Energy: GU energy gels at each aid station.